Method and apparatus for optimizing the design of a product

Measuring and testing – Vibration – Test chamber

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73663, 738656, 734321, G01M 706, G01N 1702, G01N 1700

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ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus is described for optimizing the design of products, such as but not limited to mechanical products, by simultaneously subjecting the products to multiple stimuli, such as but not limited to temperature, vibration, pressure, ultraviolet radiation, chemical exposure, humidity, mechanical cycling, and mechanical loading.

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