Fusion MX provides the continuity and data confidence required for complex, multiyear test campaigns
To help engineers meet the demands of modern aerospace and defence programs, Hottinger Brüel & Kjær (HBK) has shared its next-generation data acquisition (DAQ) system, Fusion MX
Designed for full-scale structural and fatigue durability testing, Fusion MX provides the continuity and data confidence required for complex, multiyear test campaigns.
Modern aerospace development requires testing at a massive scale, involving thousands of channels and multi-team collaboration across different locations. Fusion MX addresses common industry challenges, such as limitations on channel count, data traceability risks and slow test cycles that can delay market entry. The system has been developed to provide complete data traceability with operational control, even with large channel counts.
It can streamline testing and use automated parameterisation, which helps reduce test cycle times. The system also ensures complete data traceability through automated setup features and proven strain gauge amplifier technology.
Developed for maximum uptime and longevity, it can reduce risk in multi-year test programs, and an openDAQ protocol enables integration with existing and third-party systems, providing the user with flexibility and reducing ownership costs.
The system’s compact 1U form factor maximises channel density, supporting 48 strain-gauge channels and 40 thermocouple channels per blade. Its architecture allows for deployment as a standalone unit or integration into large, full-rack systems. Together with Advantage Connect data acquisition software, users can achieve a flexible, efficient total system with automated setup, streamlined testing and analysis, reliable results, and complete data traceability.
