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We are delighted to have supported Queens University Belfast's School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Departments in the last month in development of Cube Sat. Resonate Testing supported MSc students using our vibration table to simulate actual vibration conditions during launch.  We are keen to use the strong innovation and STEM culture that exists within the staff at Resonate to support the next generation of engineers and science graduates.

Dr. Gasser Farouk Abdelal from Queens University's School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering mentored the MSc students in the development of the prototype and analytical tools for analysing Cube Sat technology, a project which has been embraced globally. Dr Abdelal reiterated the importance of providing physical test capability to support development of analytical tools. The students have been provided a fabulous opportunity to hone analytical skills with physical test data, this type of cooperation provides superb learning opportunities for the students, ensuring that their entry into industry or academia is grounded in the application of best practice within industry and academia.

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Resonate Testing recently welcomed Belfast Metropolitan Annual Space Camp to its premises in Newry.  The camp is organised and run by the College in conjunction with local companies including Armagh Planetarium and Resonate Testing.

As part of the camp, the participants built a cantilever structure to support a weight which was then vibrated on Resonate's state-of-the-art vibration table (one of only a few in Ireland and the UK).  The winning construction having to withstand vibrations up to 10g on the table.

The experiment was a precursor to Resonate Testing's schools competition beginning in September, which will see local schools pitted against each other to engineer the best possible structure to test.

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Dr Mary Kelly, Resonate's Test House Manager, is a STEM Ambassador and was thrilled to host the budding scientists at the Newry facility.  She explained: "Shake, Rattle and Roll is a new and innovative competition designed and run by Resonate Testing Ltd.  It is aimed at secondary school students, addressing mainly technology, engineering and physics curricular subjects.  The activity provides students with practical experience in material science and engineering problem solving, promoting teamwork and project management.  The project should help students understand how to optimise static structures, and an introduction to the vibration and high cycle fatigue aspects of any operational environment that often need to be considered during the design and build phase of any structure.  The intent is that the testing should demonstrate how a structure might fail due to vibration!"

With limited spaces available any local schools which are not registered are advised to contact Resonate Testing as soon as possible.

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Last week saw the launch of the Belfast Met's Space Camp which is taking place over two weeks from July 25th to August 5th. The Space Camp will be primarily located at Belfast Met's new Titanic Quarter campus, as well as other special destinations such as our Resonate Testing facilities.

Participants will be able to undertake a mock-up of our 'Shake, Rattle and Roll' competition at our facilities (3rd & 4th of August), which we are launching for schools and colleges in the next few months.

We hope all participants have an enjoyable and informative time!

 

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Our final day at Farnborough Airshow 2016, and we bumped into the best visitor yet.....

All the way from the International Space Station, the one and only Tim Peake!

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Pictured (L-R): Gavin Robinson MP with Raymund Kelly (The Nacelle Group) at Farnborough 2016.

Today we were delighted to welcome Mr. Gavin Robinson MP, one of our local MPs, to our stand at Farnborough and update him on current developments in the Aerospace Sector.

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The Nacelle Group General Manager, Michael Thompson, pictured in front of a Bombardier C Series aeroplane, as part of a tour of the aircraft at Farnborough 2016 for the Northern Ireland Aerospace Cluster.

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Pictured (L-R): Michael Thompson (The Nacelle Group), Simon Hamilton (Economy Minister), Alexander Korshunov (UEC), Tom Mallon (The Nacelle Group)

The Nacelle Group were delighted to be supported by Simon Hamilton, Economy Minister during discussions on R&D capabilities with our client, United Engine Corporation of Russia.

 

 

 

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(Picture L-R: Tom Mallon and Mary Kelly at The Nacelle Group stand at FIA 2016)

Today marks the first day of The Nacelle Group exhibiting at the 'world's greatest airshow' - Farnborough International Airshow 2016.

We are excited to talk to as many interested parties about our testing services for Aerospace and for industry.

Please don't hesitate to come visit our booth at the Northern Ireland Aerospace Stand (1/C101) and have an informal chat with us to see what we can do for you/your company's needs.

Also follow us on Twitter to keep updated on what we're getting up to this week!

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Only 2 weeks to go until we're exhibiting at the Farnborough Airshow 2016!

If you would like to stop by for a chat then please make your way to Hall 1 – C1/101 – the Northern Ireland Stand.

Hope to see you there.

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A delegation from ADS NI visited the Resonate Testing facilities today.

We enjoyed showing the delegation the capabilities we offer at Resonate Testing and hope they enjoyed their visit.

If you would like to visit our facility and see our capabilities in terms of Vibration, Fire and Environmental Testing then please contact us and we will arrange a suitable date and time.

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