19/08-09   -   Press releases

New technology for active trailing edge

Noliac Motion and AugustaWestland Helicopters Ltd. have jointly developed and manufactured prototypes providing an effective reduction of vibration levels in helicopters. The project will be presented at the ´Piezoelectric actuation’ seminar at the Institution of Mechanical Engineers on October 22nd 2009.

Novel actuator design
The field of active rotor control through the use of trailing edge flaps has been widely covered in the literature. Although the benefit of reducing the vibration levels by up to 80% is widely recognised, no application has reached commercial success up to now. Noliac Motion and AgustaWestland Helicopters Ltd have worked jointly on the development of a more effective solution.

After a study of the literature, a new actuator design was developed, providing improved performance for a minimum mass. Prototypes have been manufactured and tested.

‘Piezoelectric actuation’ seminar
At the´Piezoelectric actuation’ seminar at the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, R&D Engineer at Noliac Motion, Charles Mangeot, will present the project.

Contents of the presentation:
• Analysis of approaches to active trailing edge flaps
• Presentation of a new actuator design
• Manufacture and testing of prototype actuators
• Comparison with current state-of-the-art

Piezoelectric actuation seminar at Institution of mechanical Engineers

Customized piezo solutions
The novel actuator design was designed as a customized piezo solution, which is one of Noliac Group’s core competencies.

Noliac Group can, based on the piezo technology and flexible manufacturing processes, design a broad range of components with various sizes and shapes to be implemented in your application

It is of great importance that our customers get the best possible solution – technically as well as economically. Understanding the requirements and needs of our customers is very important to Noliac Group as this is the only way we can be a professional and trustworthy partner.

Please contact us for further discussion on your application.

More information: http://www.noliac.com/New_technology_for_active_trailing_edge-8275.aspx