“End-of-life” (EOL) is a term indicating a product or component part is in the end of its useful life and can no longer be supported. End of Life is a continual problem because of rapid changes in technology and the availability of materials. At Aydin Displays, we have a quality policy that kicks into gear when a product or…

Our engineers are shaking things up — literally. We put our displays to the test using a vibration shaker. This vibration shaker performs high-acceleration shock tests and can also be used for testing with sine, random and transient vibrations. It features top force and velocity parameters together with a usable vibration control frequency range from…

Utilizing rugged electronics can positively affect the bottom line of a business. Because businesses need reliable and cost-effective results where intermittent service is not an option, rugged electronics are a smart purchase. Check out a few of the reasons why your business should consider investing in rugged electronics. Rugged devices have longer life cycles than…

On a Friday when many employees were anxious to leave the Aydin Displays building, this male Eastern Box Turtle was seemingly trying to enter. With the temperature in the mid-80s with 67% humidity, this little guy found some respite in the shade and even made a few friends in our employees. One engineer joked, “Everything at…

Military standards, or MIL-STDs, are more than just alphabet soup.  They are used to help achieve standardization objectives by the U.S. Department of Defense. Here are some commonly used MIL-STDs and what they mean: MIL-S-901D What is it: U.S. Navy defense standard that states that a piece of equipment mounted on a Navy ship will…

De Leon Springs, Fla. — LeBron James isn’t the only one who regularly throws the hammer down. Technicians at DLS, a part of the ECP segment (Engineered Components & Products) of Sparton Corp., routinely perform the MIL-S-901D Lightweight Shock Machine Test, which is more commonly known as the Hammer Test. During the Hammer Test, 400 pounds…