December 29, 2000
Data Physics Releases Acoustic Enhancements for SignalCalc Analyzer Products at NoiseCon

Newport Beach, CA - December 29, 2000 - Data Physics has added acoustic measurement and analysis capabilities to its already impressive analyzer feature set. The acoustics features are available in all SignalCalc Dynamic Signal Analyzers which include the ACE two channel PCMCIA based analyzer; Mobilyzer 4-16 channel portable Ethernet based analyzer; and 620 unlimited channel Agilent VXI based analyzer. Capabilities include realtime 1/1 and 1/3 octave filters, standard acoustic units, acoustic weightings, Leq and Ln measurements, and a variety of advanced waterfall plotting functions that allow visualization of acoustic events over time. The release coincided with the NoiseCon tradeshow which was organized as a joint meeting by the Institute of Noise Control Engineering of the USA (INCE/USA) and the Acoustical Society of America (ASA). Although the multi channel analyzers attracted significant interest, the star of the show was the PCMCIA based ACE analyzer, which allows an engineer with a laptop and a microphone to perform powerful acoustic measurements and analysis in the field.

October 27, 2000
Modal Analysis Article by Claudie Hutin Published in Sound and Vibration Magazine

Sound and Vibration Magazine - October 27, 2000 - The article "Modal Analysis Using Appropriated Excitation Techniques" was published in the October issue of Sound and Vibration Magazine. There is renewed interest in normal mode testing sparked by advances in shaker control automation and modern aircraft fabrication methods. This article covers the use of appropriated excitation of a structure to assure that only one mode shape is excited. Modes are separated physically rather than mathematically. A reprint of the article can be found here.

October 9, 2000
Environment Associates Northwest Features the Data Physics Controllers for Vibration Systems

Hillsboro, OR - October 9, 2000 - The Pacific Northwest's first independent test lab, Environment Associates NW - a division of CascadeTEK. is featuring the Data Physics DP550 Vibration Controller on its vibration test system. This system is available for demonstrations, test-drives, etc. Contact Doug Barrett at 503-648-1818 for more information.

October 3, 2000
Data Physics Releases New Corporate Website

San Jose, CA - October 3, 2000 -A complete redesign of the company website, www.DataPhysics.com, has been released. Enhancements include a new look-and-feel, Adobe Acrobat PDF versions of product specifications and datasheets, a comprehensive Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page, links to upcoming exhibitions in the S&V field, and a News section that now includes recent Media articles and advertisements, as well as press releases. We invite you to look at our Products Page which provides information on our new network peripherals, Mobilyzer and Vector, our high-channel count VXI-based SignalStar Matrix vibration controller, our unique 2 ounce 100dB DSA and some of our software application packages, such as SignalStar Replicator, SignalCalc Modal and SignalCalc QC.

September 12, 2000
Data Physics Celebrates First Anniversary of Concurrent Vibrations Acquisition

San Jose, CA - September 12, 2000 - During the one year since the acquisition of Concurrent Vibrations SA, the group originally known as ISTAR, the integration of the their line of multi-axis shaker control and signal analysis products has been completed. The products will be marketed under the new trademark SignalStar(tm). Data Physics now operates research and design centers in Paris and San Jose and has an increasing presence in the automotive test area where multi-axis shaker testing is heavily used.

As a market leader in dynamic signal analysis and shaker control, the new multi-axis products have given Data Physics an even stronger position for accelerated growth by expanding the solutions available for applications in the Aerospace, Automotive and Electronics industries.

July 10, 2000
Data Physics releases SignalCalc QC

San Jose, California - July 10, 2000. SignalCalc-QC is a production line test system, which provides an objective measure of product quality on electric motors, gearboxes, appliances, cast metal components, etc. For products with moving parts, SignalCalc-QC measures the frequency content of the sound and vibration output and makes a pass/fail decision using customer defined tolerance limits. SignalCalc-QC detects cracks, porosity, and dimensional variations on cast metal components using structural resonance testing. Advanced configuration features provide rapid implementation and reliable operation in an automated environment. The system saves money by preventing defective products from reaching customers or incurring additional manufacturing costs.

April 15, 2000
Data Physics Releases SignalStar Matrix

San Jose, California - April 15, 2000 - Data Physics announces SignalStar Matrix, a high-end vibration controller based on the Agilent VXI hardware platform. Matrix addresses the needs of multi-axis multi-shaker vibration control for systems with 8 up to one thousand channels. Matrix is ideally suited to all of the usual single-axis applications as well. Control Modes include Sine, Random, Shock, Mixed-Mode and Road-Simulation. Matrix is the preferred choice for control of multiple independent-drive situations including XYZ 4-poster, cube, tube and 6DOF configurations, as well as multiple dependent-drive situations that occur when using several small shakers to drive one large load.

April 10, 2000
Data Physics Releases SignalStar Vector

San Jose, California-April 10, 2000 - Data Physics announces SignalStar Vector, a new network peripheral specialized for single-axis control of from 1 to 16 channels. Vector is ideally suited for all types of vibration testing applications. It combines powerful DSP hardware connected to your PC via network connection with a Windows graphical user interface to provide a comprehensive system satisfying all modes of vibration testing: Random, Sine, Classical Shock, SRS, Transient, Sine-on-Random, Random-on-Random and FFT analysis. SignalStar Vector builds on the continuous convolution control algorithm which made SignalCalc 550 successful around the world.

April 9, 2000
Data Physics Releases SignalStar Mobilyzer

San Jose, California-April 9, 2000 - Data Physics announces the release of SignalCalc Mobilyzer Dynamic Signal Analyzer, a network peripheral with powerful DSP for real-time analysis of from 2 to 16 input channels. SignalCalc Mobilyzer is a modern analyzer that distributes its processing load over multiple DSPs and connects to your laptop PC for a multi-channel portable system.

Mobilyzer is a full-featured analyzer, with the same consistent interface as the rest of the popular SignalCalc analyzer family. It includes application specific options for Order Track, Octave Analysis, MIMO Transfer Functions, Real-time Waterfall, Real-time Zoom, Disk Record and Playback, SRS Analysis, Drop Test and single axis Road Simulation. It contains built-in ICP sources on all input channels and may be configured with 12vDC or 28vDC power to facilitate mobile applications.

September 12, 1999
Data Physics Acquires Concurrent Vibrations SA (also known as ISTAR)

San Jose, California - September 12, 1999 Data Physics Corporation of San Jose, California, has acquired Concurrent Vibrations SA, a subsidiary of Concurrent Computer France, located in Montigny-le-Bretonneux, a suburb of Versailles.

Concurrent Vibrations SA has been a long standing designer of vibration control and analysis products, including single axis and multi-axis shaker control, data acquisition and frequency domain signal analysis. ISTAR, as the business was called at the start, developed vibration solutions in the Unix operating system, and in particular, on Concurrent hardware platforms. ISTAR was acquired by Concurrent Computer Corporation in 1994 and has since ported its complete product range to Windows NT.

Data Physics is well established in the vibration control and signal analysis markets where it is the premier supplier of single axis shaker control systems. The recently developed SignalCalc® Dynamic Signal Analyzer family has positioned Data Physics to become a major force in signal analysis applications.

In announcing the acquisition, Dr. Sri Welaratna, president and CEO of Data Physics, said that the ISTAR people have demonstrated their expertise in signal processing by creating a substantial collection of products for noise and vibration applications. He said that access to the world markets through the Data Physics sales offices in Europe, Asia and United States along with the network of distributors throughout the world will allow this highly talented group to realize their full potential.

The full range of ISTAR solutions for applications in single and multi-axis vibration control as well as modal analysis and dynamic signal analysis will be sold under the trademark SignalStar, joining the highly successful vibration control and analysis product family SignalCalc. For more information about SignalStar or SignalCalc products, please contact one of the Data Physics offices.

May 20, 1998
Data Physics Corporation Achieves ISO 9001 Certification

Data Physics Corporation today announced that it has received ISO 9001 certification, demonstrating that the company meets the ISO 9001 international standards for quality.