Vibration reduction using Particle Dampers
Vicoter, in cooperation with Lord-Parker Corporation and the Department of Aerospace Sciences and Technologies of the Politecnico di Milano, is carrying out a research related to passive vibration suppression. The activity is funded by the European Community as part of … Continued
Ground Vibration Test of the aircraft F1-EVO’s tail
On a cold day in late February, Vicoter carried out a GVT (Ground Vibration Testing) activity on the F1-EVO aircraft, designed and built by Team Rocket. The tests were carried out at the Casale Monferrato airport (AL) with the aim … Continued
Ground Vibration Test on an airplane model in wind tunnel
As part of a research project carried out at the Department of Aerospace Sciences and Technologies of the Politecnico di Milano (https://www.aero.polimi.it/en/), Vicoter performed the GVT (Ground Vibration Test) of an aeroelastic model for wind tunnel tests and the identification … Continued
Vibration verification test on a helicopter external mirror
With well-established methodology, Vicoter performed the vibratory tests of a new setup for a rear view mirror to be installed on an AW109 helicopter produced by Leonardo Helicopters. The activity, commissioned by Boggi Aeronautics (www.boggiaeronautics.eu), was held at the helipad … Continued
Flutter certification analysis of the Alpi Aviation P300 aircraft
Vicoter completed the GVT (Ground Vibration Test) and flutter calculations of the Pioneer P300 produced by Alpi Aviation (www.alpiaviation.com). The activity, carried out in order to obtain the DULV certification of the aircraft, was carried out in two successive phases: … Continued
New headquarters
Vicoter is pleased to announce the opening of a new headquarters in Milan, at the PoliHub offices. From today, therefore, you can find us in Via Durando 39, Milan.
Modal test on a wind turbine blade
In a sunny september day Vicoter completed experimental modal analysis tests to characterize a wind turbine blade on behalf of SEVA s.r.l. The test had the objective to furnish reliable information concerning the dynamic behaviour of the structure in order … Continued
Dynamic tests on a hexapod system
Vicoter has accomplished the dynamic characterization of X620ET hexapod, mounting a simulator cabin. The device is produced by GIEI srl through its brand Xesa Systems (www.xesasystems.com) and the tests were performed in its Cremona headquarter. Focus of the testing campaign … Continued
Merry Christmas and Happy 2019 from Vicoter
Vicoter wishes you all a merry Christmas and a happy new year!
