Technology – Apex Waves

September 20, 2024September 20, 2024

Key Takeaways from NI Connect 2024: DIAdem Software

National Instruments (NI) continues to lead the industry in data acquisition and analysis software with its powerful tool, DIAdem. As highlighted at NI Connect 2024 in Austin, DIAdem plays a crucial role in simplifying the management of large-scale data, especially in industries like aerospace, defense, and education. Through automation and enhanced capabilities, DIAdem is revolutionizing how engineers and researchers handle vast amounts of measurement data.

September 16, 2024September 17, 2024

Supporting 5G and Satellite Communication Systems with Legacy Test Equipment

The rapid advancement of 5G and satellite communication technologies is transforming the way aerospace and defense systems operate, driving faster, more secure connections across vast distances. These innovations are critical for everything from secure military communications to real-time satellite telemetry. However, the increasing complexity and speed of these systems present significant challenges in testing and validation. This is where legacy test equipment continues to play a crucial role, ensuring reliable solutions while adapting to the rigorous demands of modern 5G and satellite technologies.

September 9, 2024September 9, 2024

Exploring The Basics of Magnetism and Electromagnetism

Magnetism is the physical phenomenon by which certain materials or objects produce a force that attracts or repels other materials, particularly iron and certain metals, due to the motion of electric charges. On the other hand, the relationship between electricity and magnetism—in which electric currents produce magnetic fields and shifting magnetic fields cause electric currents—is known as electromagnetism. This article explores the basic concepts of magnetism and electromagnetism as described in Lessons In Electric Circuits. (Kuphaldt, 2003)

August 12, 2024August 13, 2024

Building Complete Legacy Test Systems with Apex Waves

In need of obsolete test equipment for your system but don’t know where to start? There may be several reasons why you’re searching for a discontinued part, and finding each individual piece of equipment for your system can be an overwhelming process. One of the biggest concerns when dealing with legacy equipment is the fear of having to redesign an entire system just to integrate a new part. However, at Apex Waves, you can find specific modules, accessories, and other items to build a complete, fully integrated test system.

Apex Waves specializes in maintaining legacy test equipment, allowing you to build upon your existing infrastructure without starting from scratch.

June 3, 2024June 3, 2024

Future-Proofing Your Test Systems: Strategies for Integrating National Instruments Technology into Legacy Environments

Test systems’ efficacy and efficiency can have a significant impact in the ever-changing aerospace and defense industries, where accuracy and dependability are critical; however, several organizations struggle to run outdated test equipment that can’t keep up with the rapidly changing needs of technology. Antiquated systems might be incompatible with contemporary interfaces and protocols, reduce productivity, and raise maintenance costs, which means companies are now taking a step toward future-proofing their test systems and maintaining their competitiveness.

May 28, 2024May 31, 2024

Using ChatGPT-4 to Facilitate Communication Between LabVIEW and Python in Test Environments

The integration of many programming languages and tools is crucial in the dynamic landscape of test environments, especially in the aerospace and defense industries, to optimize efficiency and precision. Python, which is praised for its vast library and adaptability, and LabVIEW, a program well-known for its graphical programming capabilities, often need to function well together The solution is ChatGPT-4, an AI-powered application that can improve functionality and communication in test environments utilizing legacy National Instruments equipment by bridging the gap between these two potent languages.

April 9, 2024April 9, 2024

Modernizing Drone Testing Infrastructure in the Aerospace Industry

Close-up photography shot of drone flying over land

Along with many other technological advancements, drones (UAVs) are becoming a significant focus in aerospace and defense. Used for combat operations, search and rescue, electronic warfare, and more, the capabilities of these vehicles are stronger and more relied on than ever.

In this article, we will discuss the critical necessity of modernizing drone testing infrastructure within the aerospace industry, as well as the pivotal role modernization plays in ensuring the safety, efficiency, and reliability of drones in our skies.

April 5, 2024April 5, 2024

SpaceX’s Mars Mission Journey and the Crucial Role of Testing

In the vast expanse of the universe, Mars is an astronomical being that seems simultaneously unattainable and realistic.

Researchers and scientists all over the world have been attempting to collect information about this perplexing planet for decades, which has included successful deployments of invaluable orbiters, landers, and rovers such as Perseverance and Tianwen-1. There are even developing theories that Mars is the best chance at long-term human life, despite its tremendously thin atmosphere and mysterious geographic environment.

April 2, 2024April 2, 2024

Revolutionizing Air Travel: Introducing Overture, the Future of Supersonic Flight

For several decades, we have been dreaming of advancements in air and space travel. From faster and more efficient engines to aerodynamic designs, the pursuit of progress has been ongoing. In our current era of technological innovation and cutting-edge science, supersonic air travel is close to being a new reality. In this article, we will explore the newest commercial aircraft model ‘Overture’, which will fly at supersonic speeds, breaking the sound barrier and cutting current travel times down by as much as half.

March 27, 2024September 18, 2024

How NI PXI Empowered US Navy Pilots

Navy jet, fighter aircraft flying over sunset

Flight simulation has become an integral part of training programs for military and aerospace organizations, ensuring pilots are well-prepared for the challenges they’ll face in the skies. In 2006, SYMVIONICS, Inc., a prime contractor for the US Department of Defense, took on a critical challenge: building six operational flight trainers for the US Navy at Naval Air Station Kingsville.