Often known for their shakers, data acquisition systems (DAQ) and acoustic solutions, HBK also designs and manufactures a wide variety of sensors and transducers. They measure strain, force, load, torque, displacement, acceleration, current, voltage, sound, noise, pressure and more.
The scientific, technical, and economic activity around Space, Aerospace, and Defence is on the increase in both Australia and New Zealand and is driven by various factors.
Since 2023, NVMS has been the channel partner in Australia and New Zealand for Dytran, now part of HBK.Dytran, located in California, has manufactured sensors and accelerometers for over 43 years.
To develop, improve, certify, or troubleshoot a product, physical testing is required either on a test bench or in the field. Usually, the more complex or larger the product, the more measurements are required.
Over the last 25 years, Finite Element Analysis (FEA) has become more powerful, accessible, and affordable. But the need for physical vibration testing has remained, for correlation, verification, package testing or final acceptance.
Fundamentally, any rotating shaft has the function of transferring power, i.e. the product of the rotational speed by the transferred torque.
As decarbonisation of society slowly takes place, so does electrification of various equipment. On fixed plants for example, small steam turbines driving pumps or fans are regularly replaced by motors. In the automotive industry, the transition is faster with the number of hybrid and electric vehicles now rapidly increasing.
In a market with a lot of options, HBK (formerly Bruel and Kjaer) acoustic cameras are a beacon of precision and efficiency.
Discover how HBK’s Carrier Frequency excitation overcomes noise and temperature drift in strain gauge measurements. Learn why replacing DC excitation with high-frequency AC and patented 3/4-wire technology delivers cleaner, more stable, and more reliable data in demanding environments.
Introducing the HBK Troubleshooting Analyser, bringing you the same engineering-grade capability relied on by industry leaders, at a price that competes with low-cost alternatives. For decades, HBK has set the benchmark in sound and vibration (S&V) testing. These solutions have been trusted worldwide for their performance, accuracy, and reliability, helping engineers, researchers, and manufacturers tackle the most demanding measurement challenges.
As industries around the world continue to evolve, the need for high-speed, low-latency simulation technologies has never been greater. HBK’s Virtual Testing division, including CCRT and VI-grade, is at the forefront of transforming how automotive, defence, and other industries approach product development.
Monitoring planetary gearboxes is an important part of any asset health program, whether they are driving HPGR units, Reclaimers, Mills, Rolls in a steel plant or paper mill or even in HME applications. This blog post will explore how the Orbit DCM redefines the monitoring of planetary gearboxes, providing real-time, actionable insights to ensure the health and performance of your critical assets.
Calibration is critical to any measurement system, ensuring accurate, reliable, and traceable data. NVMS's NATA-accredited calibration laboratories in Perth, WA, and Sydney, NSW, provide comprehensive services across Australia, essential for industries like manufacturing, engineering, scientific research, and local government to maintain measurement integrity and meet required standards.
In today’s industry 4.0 landscape, HBK (Hottinger Brüel & Kjær) and NVMS are advancing the capabilities of IO-Link-enabled force, torque, and load sensors by setting new standards in measurement efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness for critical industrial applications. IO-Link Sensors are leveraging digital communication, they streamline installation and maintenance, reduce overhead costs, and integrate seamlessly into a wide array of industrial systems.
Multiple data acquisition systems (DAQ’s) are available on the market. Within the NVMS/HBK portfolio, there are multiple product families of great data acquisition systems, with names such as QuantumX, SomatXR, LAN-XI, Genesis, etc. The criteria to select the most suitable DAQ vary.
Sometimes advances in technology enable new features and extended capabilities that expand your range of options. Sometimes you simply need to replace old tools. The new generation B&K 2245 and 2255 sound level meters are task-tailored, class 1 measurement solutions. They work seamlessly with specially created mobile apps, PC software and feature an open API interface, bringing an entirely new level of efficiency, control and connectivity.
In today’s market we see the need to access data quicker and more efficiently. To be able to understand your plant and asset health, to enable smart decisions to be made using your own data and communicate with teams in remote areas. Starting your Digital twin journey can be challenging.
NVMS and HBK will showcase advanced test and measurement, data acquisition, real-time simulation, and asset health monitoring technologies at Land Forces 2026. Visitors will have the opportunity to engage with specialists from NVMS, HBK and Concurrent Real-Time, exploring solutions that support defence testing, system validation, structural monitoring, condition monitoring, and critical asset management, backed by local expertise and support from NVMS.
NVMS has expanded its offering with the addition of Druck pressure measurement solutions. The range includes sensors, calibrators, controllers, gauges, hand pumps, ADTS systems and calibration software, supporting customers across industrial, laboratory, aerospace, defence and field service applications with globally recognised technology backed by NVMS’s local technical expertise and support.
NVMS has enhanced its sound level meter calibration capability with the introduction of the HBK Type 3630-A. This advanced, automated system improves accuracy, repeatability, and turnaround times while ensuring strict standards compliance. The result is greater measurement confidence, robust traceable documentation, and stronger support for regulatory, workplace, and environmental compliance requirements.
NVMS’s highly-regarded Noise Assessor Course is coming to Brisbane next week, and with a couple of places still available it’s not too late to register. We’re also seeking expressions of interest to bring the course to Melbourne in 2025.
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