News coming out of FUTEK – is that a historic milestone for the aviation industry was achieved on Saturday the 25th of January 2020. Boeing’s 777X First Test Flight was successful.
FUTEK contributed to this success by delivering several hundred custom load cells for this project. The FUTEK Load Cells provided feedback and control. For the manufacturing process of this aircraft with its new revolutionary wing and engine design.
The Boeing 777X includes the largest carbon-composite wings ever designed. The wings are so long that in order to fit at standard airport gates the tip has to fold upwards on a hinge 3.35 Metres from end of the wing. With a total wingspan (when fully extended) of 71.75 Metres. Therefore, this design will create less drag and will provide a more efficient aerodynamic design.
GE9X engines are the largest ever built. Encased in a carbon composite pod, or narcelle, with a diameter of 4.67 Metres. Amazingly though, the engines deliver a staggering reduction in noise levels. Also it offers 5% better fuel consumption than other competing engines.
FUTEK were excited with their delivery of Custom Load Cells to this Boeing delivery. Metromatics being their Representative in Australia and New Zealand are excited to share it.
For more information on Custom Load Cells from FUTEK, contact us.
About FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology
FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc. is an innovative leader in the design and manufacture of sensors and test and measurement instruments. Firstly, the Sensor range that FUTEK specialises in includes: load cells, torque sensors, pressure sensors, multi-axis sensors, and related instruments and software
Secondly, founded in 1985. FUTEK provides Aerospace and Defence, Pharmaceutical and Medical, Engineering, Research and Manufacturing markets with in-house customisation, engineering, integration, calibration, product life-cycle planning, warranty, and support services.
In addition, FUTEK’s product quality and in-house support is brilliant. All products manufactured at the company’s Irvine, California USA factory; facility certified to ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 17025 accredited quality management standards.
Metromatics proudly back up the FUTEK product range with local knowledge, service and support to our customers in Australia and New Zealand.