Durability & Fatigue

Measure, analyse and predict product durability with HBK solutions. By focusing on durability and fatigue, you can make “right first time” design decisions that directly impact product life, warranty cost, and safety.

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Design for durability and structural integrity

Durability and fatigue engineering focuses on how materials and components withstand repeated stress cycles and environmental exposure over time. These factors directly influence product lifespan, structural integrity, and overall performance in real-world conditions. In industries where safety, reliability, and long life are essential, understanding durability and fatigue is critical to avoid costly failures and enhance customer confidence. HBK’s integrated solutions allow you to test, analyse, and simulate durability and fatigue behaviour with precision. Supported by our global team of experts, we help you build smarter, stronger, and more resilient products.

From virtual simulation to physical testing, we have tools and technologies that support every stage of the durability and fatigue engineering process.

Analysis software that provides engineers with in-depth insights, enabling them to confidently predict fatigue behaviour and enhance product lifespan.

We provide the tools and expertise to design products that withstand the toughest conditions.

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Intro to Fatigue and Durability

Unlock the secrets of fatigue analysis! Learn to reduce costs, improve durability, and simplify testing with practical insights and powerful tools like nCode. Register now to see the recorded webinar!

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nCode On-Demand Video Channel

Welcome to the nCode On-Demand Webinar Channel, your hub for expert insights into durability engineering and fatigue analysis.

Explore a library of webinars covering the latest in data-driven durability solutions, simulation, and real-world applications - all available to watch anytime, anywhere.

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BAE Systems testing F-35 airframes

To ensure the F-35 airframes meet their structural strength specifications throughout their expected operational life, BAE Systems relies on HBK’s test equipment, one of the world’s largest overall structural measurement and data analysis solutions.

Stellantis leverages nCode DesignLife

Stellantis, one of the largest automotive companies in the world, aims to develop and produce ever safer and more environmentally friendly vehicles. Find out how HBK's world-class CAE-based fatigue simulation software helps them achieve this goal.

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Delivering reliable automotive components

Structural integrity, reliability, performance - crucial properties of any superior automotive component. Valeo, one of Europe’s largest tier 1 suppliers, uses HBK’s GlyphWorks software to identify fatigue in components meant to last 300,000 km.

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Products built to last – fatigue and durability testing

AL-KO is a manufacturer of high-quality, durable automotive components. The company's engineers use HBK's nCode GlyphWorks to obtain reliable and accurate fatigue life and durability data in virtual and physical testing to reduce development time.

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IMA is a testing and certification body. Using HBK’s QuantumX helped them reduce the setup time of their test benches for aircraft and helicopter components by digitally transferring measurement data to data analytics while ensuring real-time control.

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Structural qualification of Ariane launchers

For the structural qualification of spacecraft such as the Ariane 6, the Spanish company CEPA needed a reliable, precise, and versatile measurement chain. HBK's strain gages, MGCplus hardware and catman software were the perfect one-stop.

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