The collimator is a device that gets its name from the Latin word “collimare,” a verb that basically means to make parallel or to bring into line. At Warren Knight, we produce several different types of collimators, but before we talk about our own products, we thought it might be interesting to share some facts about these devices and collimation in general. Collimators Collimate [...]
Mission: Accelerate Delivery of Bradley Fighting Vehicles The Bradley Fighting Vehicle is an essential tool for America’s ground troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. Designed to transport infantry, the Bradley offers armored protection, covering fire for dismounted troops, and weaponry to suppress enemy tanks and armored vehicles. The Bradley can accommodate nine: a crew of three (commander, gunner, driver) plus six fully-geared soldiers. BAE Systems of [...]
Mission: Increase the accuracy of naval weapons Technology has so transformed modern naval warfare that when a ship fires on an enemy vessel, the target can quickly locate the source and return fire with deadly accuracy. You may not get a second chance at a first strike. The navy of a major U.S. ally in the Eastern hemisphere was struggling with the accuracy of its bore [...]
If you thought measurement and measuring instruments were rather lackluster topics, we implore you to think again. The world of measurement has been anything but dull through the centuries, and there are some interesting facts about measurement that might make you appreciate all the work that goes into creating a simple tool such as a ruler. 1. A Huge Measurement Shift Has Begun The science [...]
When NASA asked…“How can we align an object on earth so that it functions reliably?” WARREN-KNIGHT had the answer. Mission: Surfaces on the International Space Station have to withstand both searing sunlight and frigid shadows. To design against warping, NASA needed to know how much distortion to expect. Problem: One of the challenges designing equipment to operate in space is the extremes between 250°F on the [...]
Alignment technology has become so accurate, portable, efficient, and interactive, that the number of applications in which calibration and leveling tasks can be done quickly or in real time has exploded, with the potential for enormous benefits, including saving lives. Missions: monitor dams for bulges, distortions monitor old bridges for warping, failures measure wind directions for fire fighters align windmill blades for max. efficiency measure skyscraper sway [...]