Resources
Partner Spotlight: Star Aviation – A Trusted Partner in Aviation Solutions
At Universal Synaptics, we are proud to spotlight one of our esteemed partners, Star Aviation, a leader in aviation solutions based in Kentucky....
Flashback – Avionics International Article by Universal Synaptics President & CEO
Tackling the "No Fault Found" Dilemma in Avionics with Advanced Test Solutions The phrase "No Fault Found" is a common yet frustrating outcome for...
Unlocking the Future of Testing with Advanced Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) – Intermittent Fault Detection & Isolation System 2.0
In the fast-paced world of technology, precision and reliability are non-negotiable. Industries ranging from aerospace to telecommunications rely...
Portable Intermittent Fault Detection (PIFD) enables Agile Combat Employment (ACE) Success
Agile Combat Employment & the Intermittence Problem In the Agile Combat Employment concept, time is the “coin of the realm”. With a moment’s...
Continuous Circuit Monitoring – A Dramatic Shift in Electronics Testing
U.S. Department of Defense Intermittent Fault Definition "A discontinuity that occurs in LRU/WRA chassis and backplane conductive paths as a result...
Undetected Intermittent Faults Can Cause Catastrophic System Failures
Introduction Aviation is a complex industry with numerous components working in unison to keep passengers and crew safe during flight. However, even...
Agile Combat Employment: A War-Time Readiness Fallacy
Almost 7 1/2 months into the Russian-Ukraine war, military operations have stalled, winter is setting in and Vladimir Putin and the “Red Machine”...
Diffusion of Innovation
Diffusion of Innovation (DOI) Theory One of the earliest social science theories is the Diffusion of Innovation (DOI) Theory, which was created by...
Suicide Prevention and Awareness
September is Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month A recent business interaction allowed for dedicated time and serious reflection with regards to...
GAO-20-116 Report IFDIS Highlights – MILITARY DEPOTS Can Benefit from Further Sharing of Best Practices and Lessons Learned
GAO Highlights of GAO-20-116, a report to congressional committees Source: www.gao.gov/products/gao-20-116 Date: January 2020 Preface: . . . DOD is...
Simultaneous & Continuous Testing (PIFD) vs. Scanning / Sampling Testing (AWTS)
Purpose This post explains the advantages of Intermittent Fault Detection simultaneously and continuously monitoring of every test point...
Guest Blog – Flying High: Women’s Progress in the Aviation Industry
Back in the early 1990s, just a few weeks after I began my first job, I found myself in an important meeting with the company’s worldwide sales...
USC Technical Director, A Legacy of Leadership and Innovation
2002 Flightline Safety Award of Distinction - MSgt Anthony L. Iseminger The August 2002 edition of The Combat Edge, Air Combat Command's quarterly...
Fleet Care & Maintenance Trends
Fleet Care Changes Data-driven decisions have impacted fleet care over the last 5 years. Maintenance programs provided by the airframers are...
DoD Aircraft Readiness
GAO Report - Military Aircraft Readiness In an article entitled Aircraft Readiness Is Bad & Getting Worse: GAO, posted 20 November 2020,...
How Is The Coronavirus Affecting The Supply Of Electronics?
The reverberations from the novel coronavirus are staggering, with different industries and aspects of life being affected in unprecedented ways....
Aircraft Auxiliary Power Units
The Auxiliary Power Unit (or APU) is typically present in medium-and-large sized commercial airplanes that require power to kickstart electrical...