ACS Markets

Serving the Aerospace and Defense Industry

Future‑Ready Test Solutions for Advanced Aerospace and Defense Facilities

Aerospace and defense organizations face increasing pressure to validate complex systems, meet strict safety standards, and adapt to rapidly evolving technologies. From new aircraft architectures and electrification to space exploration and sustainability initiatives, test environments must evolve quickly. Many existing aerospace and defense facilities are not equipped to support this pace of change, leaving plant managers, engineers, and facility leaders searching for reliable, future‑ready solutions built for the demands of the aerospace and defense industry.

This evolution underscores how the aerospace and defense industry drives economic growth through high‑value exports, advanced manufacturing jobs, and a broad supply chain that spans research, production, and maintenance.

ACS delivers integrated test facilities, advanced aerospace test equipment, and specialized controls designed for modern aerospace and defense requirements. With decades of experience supporting commercial aircraft OEMs, tier suppliers, and aerospace test equipment manufacturers, ACS strengthens test capability, reliability, and operational performance across the aerospace and defense industry. These solutions enable innovation, support integrated aerospace manufacturing, and contribute to the defense and space manufacturing industry by elevating supplier productivity and technical readiness.

Built for Modern Aerospace Test Demands

Aerospace systems continue to grow in complexity. New propulsion concepts, electrified aircraft, eVTOL platforms, hypersonic development, and advanced materials all require precise, tightly controlled test environments. These facilities must support higher performance expectations, tighter tolerances, and evolving regulatory requirements.

ACS designs and integrates test infrastructure that allows engineering teams to validate critical components and systems with confidence. Our experience spans propulsion and powertrain technologies, fuel systems, cryogenics, thermal management, hydraulics, and high‑performance aerospace test systems. This depth ensures that your test environment is engineered for accuracy, safety, and long‑term reliability, aligned with the needs of integrated aerospace manufacturing and the defense and space manufacturing industry.

By enabling efficient verification and certification, ACS helps aerospace and defense clients reduce costs, accelerate time‑to‑market, and sustain high‑skilled technical careers that benefit regional and national economies.

Our Aerospace Expertise

ACS has completed test cell, test equipment, and controls projects across aerospace development, production, and MRO environments. Our team understands the systems, subsystems, and components essential to modern aerospace programs.

As an NI® Aerospace, Defense, and Government Industry Segment Premier Partner, ACS provides:

  • Custom aerospace test equipment and integrated controls
  • Facility-level engineering, planning, and capital project management
  • Software and data acquisition solutions
  • Dedicated Export Compliance Program for ITAR/EAR compliance requirements
  • End‑to‑end engineering for R&D and production test environments

These capabilities ensure your facility operates as a coordinated, safe, and fully integrated system. This is a major advantage for aerospace test equipment manufacturers and organizations across the aerospace and defense industry, where productivity, safety, and data integrity directly influence program economics and competitiveness.

Aerospace Test Solutions

ACS delivers tailored aerospace test solutions including:

  • Thrust measurement systems
  • Turbomachinery test equipment
  • Cryogenic test capabilities
  • Thermal management systems
  • Hydraulic test systems
  • Mechanical and electrical upgrade packages
  • Controls and safety modernization
  • Custom automation and software solutions
  • Front End Planning (FEP) for scope, schedule, and cost definition
  • Turnkey aerospace facility upgrades and new construction
  • Export‑controlled technology support

Holistic Facility Integration for Aerospace Test

Since 1994, ACS has planned, designed, and executed capital projects for complex industrial and aerospace facilities. Our holistic approach ensures engineering intent is carried through design, construction, integration, and commissioning. Aerospace clients rely on ACS for:

  • Integrated planning and execution
  • Design and construction of aerospace test facilities
  • Advanced test equipment and system solutions
  • Full regulatory and export compliance
  • Sustainable, forward‑looking engineering practices

By combining facility expertise with deep aerospace test knowledge, ACS delivers integrated environments that meet today’s demands and prepare organizations for future advancements. This work supports resilient supply chains and high‑value careers across aerospace and defense facilities, contributing to long‑term economic growth.

R&D aerospace facility for aerospace and defense industry

Committed to the Future of Aerospace

ACS remains aligned with emerging aerospace technologies, evolving regulatory environments, and next‑generation propulsion systems. Our goal is to help aerospace and defense industry clients achieve safe operation, reliable data, and long‑term competitiveness through fully integrated aerospace test facilities designed for the future of integrated aerospace manufacturing.

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Rocket Engine Test Facility Renovation

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Aerospace Hydraulics Test Stations for Aircraft Power Generation

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Hardware-in-the-loop (HiL System), Real-time Data Acquisition and Control Hardware, Software Application Development, NI PXI Real-time Controller; NI EtherCAT-based Digital and Analog IO Modules, Simulate Hydraulic Control Modules of New Aircraft, Control Hydraulic Power Generation System, Aerospace Hydraulics