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25 / 09 / 2026

CENTROTECNICA presents its research at ECSSMET '26

CENTROTECNICA presents its research at ECSSMET '26

ECSSMET’26 – the European Conference on Spacecraft Structures, Materials and Environmental Testing – gave CENTROTECNICA Srl, with Andrea Cambiaghi as speaker, the opportunity to present the results of its research to a new, highly qualified audience:

“The influence of the vibration test facility on the resonance frequencies measured on a satellite structure, introducing facility mechanical impedance in FEA” – by A. Cambiaghi and Abdalla Reda.

For this occasion, the research was further enriched with practical case studies collected in the period following its first public presentation at IAC2024.

The paper presents a more suitable model for interpreting vibration test results, characterizing the test facility, and correlating test results with FEM analyses.

The practical cases presented highlight some possible improvements to current testing standards and test specifications.

The use of a CENTROTECNICA RT-SP Serie slip table makes it possible to fully exploit the opportunities opened up by this study in the field of vibration testing.

The benefits include highly reliable test results and optimal performance of the electrodynamic shaker.




07 / 09 / 2026

The RT 3200 S - the biggest slip table ever from CENTROTECNICA

The RT 3200 S - the biggest slip table ever from CENTROTECNICA

A new milestone for CENTROTECNICA

It is not simply big, it is really special, it has been designed to handle two completely different worlds of testing, both with extremely demanding requirements.

1 - BATTERY TESTING

- up to 2,000 x 3,200 mm of slip table surface.

- up to 36 t of payload with thermal barriers.

- dedicated direct coupling solution.

- dedicated safety systems designed specifically for high-energy battery testing

SPACE TESTING

- a 2,000 x 2,000 mm slip table surface, very usable for satellite testing

- frequency range reaching up to 2,000 Hz




05 / 07 / 2026



Distribution Test video at Centrotecnica's Lab UPDATING

A typical problem with transport tests is explaining to customers what they consist of. Explaining all the sort of tests and the various options when planning them can be complicated.

We have made this video to help overcome this difficulty. It is intended as a support tool and in no way replaces a qualified consultant.

The tests shown are not complete and many steps are accelerated for editorial reasons, but this should not affect its purpose.




25 / 05 / 2026



Centrotecnica is main sponsor of Martesana Ritmica & Sport SSDRL

Martesana is an association focused on rhythmic gymnastics, both as an educational activity and as a competitive sport. It’s a young organization, but so loved by the people who are part of it that it quickly became a go-to point for many young athletes and families.

Their bright orange uniforms are showing up more and more on the podiums of official competitions — and from now on, they’ll have a touch of yellow too.

We’re especially happy about this partnership, and honestly, one of our proudest achievements is being able to support a local organization that helps, encourage, guide, and make the dreams and passions of so many girls come true.




30 / 04 / 2026



The TWINS - new testing machine by CENTROTECNICA

It's been designed to meet the rail industry's needs for testing heavy and bulky underbody components, its three possible configurations allow it to test large-scale specimens in general:

• 1 — With "hanging" specimens: (such as the aforementioned underbody parts), utilizing a suspended frame and hydraulic shakers in a push-pull configuration (see photo), eliminating the need for expensive and heavy fixtures.

• 2 — With specimens on a slip table: for traditional mounting with shakers in either push-pull or push-push configurations, depending on the dimensions of the specimen.

The suspended frame is designed for axis changes without removing the specimen, allowing for significant time savings during the test setup phase.

The TWINS further strengthens the competitiveness of our laboratory’s services—already the most extensive in Europe in the field of vibration—making it a benchmark for the rail industry and a versatile option for automotive and transport testing.

The TWINS is already operational and is complemented by a 160 kN 4-Poster for the same tests on the vertical axis.