Developed and manufactured by MPS Microsystems based on customer specifications, this lens actuator forms an essential component of a laser guidance system for unmanned flying objects. It enables 2 lens groups to be displaced individually over a total range of 48 mm and makes it possible to focus a laser over a distance of several kilometres. The main technical difficulty inherent to this actuator lies in meeting very stringent requirements for alignment between the two lens groups (< 10 µm) and in maintaining a very small tilt of the lenses over their entire stroke (lateral deviation < 2 µm). The key part making it possible to ensure such specifications is a frame machined by milling from an aluminium block, into which the 2 drive systems are fastened. These systems each consist of a Ø16 mm brushless motor and a Ø4 mm ball screw with an axial play of less than 5 µm. Backlash-free and frictionless sliding of the lens holders is ensured by standard L306 linear ball bearings manufactured by MPS Microsystems.

The N Series of mini modular, high density connectors offers a variety of combinations in a single connector frame. It employs a do-it-yourself system based on the building block principle, which allows users to select the connector design that meets their specific requirements through off-the-shelf components.

Hydraulic top bracing is an attenuation device installed between the main engine and the hull of the ship to reduce thermal expansion and vibration from the main engine to natural frequencies. The operating principle is an automatic control operating system through in/out and on/off the operating range of the hydraulic top bracing according to the rpm of the main engine. The number of hydraulic cylinders per engine is typically 2, 4, 6 depending on the type of engine, up to 8 are installed if necessary, and 1~2 of control panels are installed.

The TDV is a night driving system that is equipped with an uncooled thermal imaging sensor. The TDV can be mounted onto various kinds of armored vehicles, IFVs and Battle tanks. The TDV’s Thermal Imaging Sensor makes it invaluable under all weather and battlefield conditions. - No ambient light required - Enables driving in complete darkness - Enables driving though smoke and dust - Can be installed to various vehicles - Uncooled 320x240 Array - Easy to use - Large Field of View - The width of the vehicle can be displayed on the - The on-screen display can be customized. - screen, to maximize comfort for the driver. - Image compensation increases the quality of the image for a clearer view

PILAR vehicle version is designed for the protection of heavy and light armoured vehicles, as well as police armoured vehicles. It is available as a tetrahedral acoustic array mounted on the vehicle roof. It can also include a display indicating the shot origin and identification. This system has been fitted on several hundred vehicles of the French Army and users on various theatres of operations (Afghanistan, Central African Republic, etc.) have been very satisfied.

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