Reggie Rector, vice president and general manager of Emerson's Test and Measurement business, and Professor Dame Karen Holford, chief executive and vice chancellor of Cranfield University, sign an agreement to support educational programs at the Defence Academy of the United Kingdom delivered by Cranfield University using Emerson's NI Test and Measurement technology at the Farnborough Airshow in Farnborough, Wednesday, July 24, 2024. High Resolution Image
Automation leader provides NI technologies and expertise to educate graduate students on complex test systems
FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom (July 24, 2024) – Emerson announced today at the Farnborough Airshow that its Test and Measurement business will support educational programs at the Defence Academy of the United Kingdom delivered by Cranfield University. Emerson’s NI Test & Measurement technology will support the education and training of defence and security personnel on testing modern radar systems, by giving students access to advanced test technologies and hands-on instruction from highly qualified defence experts.
“Learning new test and measurement techniques is more critical than ever as engineers and researchers are under pressure to deploy new defence capabilities at an increasingly rapid pace,” said Professor Mark Richardson, Pro-Vice--Chancellor of Cranfield University at Shrivenham. “Cranfield University with the Defence Academy is enabling the defence industry to develop the necessary skills to meet these demands, attracting students from NATO and allied countries.”
Defence engineers operate in very complex electromagnetic scenarios while navigating an increasing level of technological disruption. The NI Test & Measurement technology is expected to serve more than 100 students annually, educating trainees on advanced simulation and measurement technologies. Classes will cover how to prototype new concepts, emulate realistic threats, and analyze the performance of systems and equipment before deployment. The laboratory includes Emerson’s NI™ Vector Signal Transceiver Hardware Architecture and NI Radar Target Generation Software.
“Our products are specifically designed to enable defence teams to transition rapidly from simulation to testbed to fielded system, and we are honored to lend our expertise to the Defence Academy,” said Reggie Rector, vice president and general manager Emerson’s Test and Measurement business. “NI has deep knowledge and capability in testing complex microwave systems, which will contribute to solving engineering challenges across simulation, experimentation, and analysis for the academy’s students.”
About Emerson
Emerson (NYSE: EMR) is a global technology and software company providing innovative solutions for the world’s essential industries. Through its leading automation portfolio, including its majority stake in AspenTech, Emerson helps hybrid, process and discrete manufacturers optimize operations, protect personnel, reduce emissions and achieve their sustainability goals. For more information, visit Emerson.com.
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About Cranfield University
Cranfield is a specialist postgraduate university that is a global leader for education and transformational research in technology and management. The most recent Research Excellence Framework results demonstrate Cranfield University’s excellence with 88% of research rated as world-leading or internationally excellent.
Cranfield University is one of the world's leading universities for defence and security education, research and consultancy.
Our staff and facilities are at the forefront of their fields, offering a diverse range of capabilities from energetics and forensic sciences to international stabilisation, counterterrorism and cyber security.
Cranfield provides specialist knowledge to industry, security and emergency services, military, governments and NGOs, underpinning defence and security sector reform around the world. As a postgraduate academic provider to the UK’s Ministry of Defence, we offer a unique gateway to delivering practical education and solutions that make a real difference to the lives of military, security and civilian personnel.
Cranfield is leading the NSEC (Network for Security Excellence and Collaboration), a network of over 60 UK universities formed to help Government and industry access academic experts and the latest research and knowledge in national security.
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