Aerospace
Certify the structures that fly
From wing flaps to fan blades to launch vehicles, Trilion's optical metrology has supported the most demanding aerospace test programs in North America for over 26 years
Trusted By
“Over 90% of the top 10 aerospace OEMs use Trilion-deployed ZEISS DIC systems for structural and composite testing programs.”
Certified ZEISS Partner · 26+ years serving aerospace
The Problem
Strain gauges and manual calibration logs leave blind spots in composites, bonded joints, and fatigue-critical structures, the exact places FAA reviewers ask about.
The Solution
Three ways Trilion de-risks certification
Structural Testing
Full-field displacement and strain on airframes, wings, and fuselage sections during static and fatigue tests.
Composite Validation
Measure how CFRP layups, resin systems, and bonded joints really behave everywhere, not just at gauge points.
Traceable Certification
tCert automates NIST-traceable calibration, digital records, and audit-ready test lineage for FAA conformity.
Solutions
Where Trilion goes to work at orbital scale
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Application 01
Composite Solar Array Wing
Deployment shocks and on-orbit thermal cycling fatigue the solar array hinges and CFRP substrate. Trilion-deployed ARAMIS captures full-field strain across the entire panel during qualification, and TRITOP verifies deployed geometry to NIST-traceable tolerances, both with no contact and no surface prep beyond a speckle pattern.
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Solar Panel Deployment
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Featured Resources
Case studies, white papers, and application notes
High-Speed Infrared Imaging of Crack and Hot-Spot Formation in a Graphite-Fiber and Epoxy Composite Under Dynamic Load
High-speed infrared imaging at 20,000 fps during split-Hopkinson pressure bar experiments on graphite-fiber and epoxy ...
Read more →Optical 3D Deformation and Strain Measurement (ASNT Nondestructive Testing Handbook, Chapter 10)
Revised ASNT Nondestructive Testing Handbook chapter on 3D image correlation for full-field deformation and strain ...
Read more →Factory of the Future, Design, Analysis and Verification
The Factory of the Future greatly uses optical measurement systems throughout the design and manufacturing of next ...
Read more →JWST Structural Test Monitoring, Instrumentation and Data Acquisition
The use of an optical measurement system for structural proof testing which measures deflection and strain data can ...
Read more →Optical Metrology, The Key to Lean Manufacturing
Optical metrology has long been a high performance research tool for scientists in the laboratory. Modern forms of ...
Read more →Failure mechanisms in rapid-prototyped polymer microtrusses
Optimally designed microtrusses typically contain a complex internal geometry that can be difficult to fabricate from ...
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Key Products & Systems
Purpose-built systems for aerospace certification
The full 3D DIC portfolio
ARAMIS
Trilion's ARAMIS family covers portable on-machine testing through fixed-base certification and motion analysis.
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Flagship 3D DIC System
ARAMIS Adjustable 12M
Full-field strain and displacement measurement for components and structures. Scales from coupon to full-scale testing.
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Flagship 3D DIC & Motion Analysis
ARAMIS 3D 12M
Dynamic 3D motion and strain analysis for vibration, impact, and high-speed events at thousands of frames per second.
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ATOS Q
High-precision structured-light 3D scanner for dimensional inspection, quality control, and reverse engineering.
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Handheld Laser Scanner
T-SCAN hawk 2
Wireless handheld laser scanner for rapid 3D capture of large parts and complex geometries in the field.
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Portable Photogrammetry
TRITOP
Photogrammetric measurement of large structures up to 20+ meters. VDI/VDE 2634 compliant.
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SuPAR
Augmented reality inspection projecting measurement results onto parts in real time with AI defect recognition.
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The automation layer for your ZEISS metrology stack
Trilion Automation Suite
Trilion Automation Suite (TAS) is a set of production-grade modules and a Python library (t.Kit) that automate ARAMIS, ATOS, CORRELATE, and INSPECT workflows. Acquisition, patterning, analysis, certification, and drop testing all run from one platform.
Learn more →Ultra high-speed CMOS imaging
Phantom TMX Series
The fastest Phantom cameras ever built. Up to 1.75 million fps at reduced resolution, 76 Gpx/s throughput, and BSI sensor sensitivity for ballistics, fluid dynamics, and fracture mechanics.
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Telops FAST V60
FAST V60 captures mid-wave thermal radiation at thousands of frames per second with calibrated radiometric output. Built for combustion studies, ballistic events, and hypersonic flight test.
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Telops M3k
M3k captures thermal events at up to 90,000 fps in subwindow mode, resolving microsecond-scale temperature transients. Used for failure analysis, material thermal response, and friction studies.
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Telops HD-IR
HD-IR series delivers HD-resolution thermal imagery for aerospace flight test, target signature characterization, and large-scale infrared inspection. Calibrated radiometric output for quantitative work.
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Physical Simulation Systems for Materials Research and Manufacturing
Gleeble Thermo-Mechanical Simulation System
Gleeble's line of thermo-mechanical simulators purpose-built to address the most demanding challenges in materials testing. Whether you're developing next-generation alloys, optimizing manufacturing processes, or validating material performance under extreme conditions, Gleeble's physical simulation systems deliver the precision, repeatability, and control that materials scientists and engineers demand.
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