Capabilities

A natural gas turbine is a type of internal combustion (IC) engine, converting the heat produced by natural gases into mechanical energy. This energy is then supplied to power generators that produce electricity for residential and industrial use. Gas turbines are used to power aircraft, trains, ships, electrical generators, pumps, gas compressors, and tanks. There are three significant manufacturers: General Electric of the US, Siemens of Germany and Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems of Japan. 

What provides energy to satellites? A common answer is the sun! Most satellites are equipped with solar panels that convert solar energy into electricity to power the intricate systems onboard. These panels can achieve about 34% efficiency vs. the 15 to 20% from most commercial solar panels. When a satellite is launched on a rocket, the solar panel arrays are folded to stay within the space constraints of the payload section. When the satellite reaches its targeted position, the solar panels and antennas are deployed, producing a wingspan of 40 meters!

The heart of global life science laboratory industry may well be in vitro diagnostics (IVD) equipment, which is used in the diagnosis of infectious and chronic diseases as well as preventative care and drug therapy monitoring. This equipment tests biological specimens such as blood, cells, urine, saliva and tissue.  As point-of-care medical devices, IVDs must be safe, reliable and appropriately validated to uncover critical results that directly influence patient care.