Safran Landing Systems, a leader in aircraft landing and braking systems, has inaugurated ExceLAB, a new 4.0 test centre. Focused on excellence, this new lab tests Safran Landing Systems products that handle aircraft braking, landing gear extension/retraction, nosewheel steering, system health monitoring and e-taxiing. The e-taxi system, now under development, will reduce CO2 emissions during aircraft taxiing at airports, while also cutting fuel consumption.
ExceLAB provides complete testing and research capabilities for hydraulic, electric and hybrid systems used on all current and planned aircraft. Its test facilities, and the new technologies tested there, receive government funding through the French civil aviation agency (DGAC).
This fully connected lab uses digital technologies to enhance its machines, tests and analysis capabilities. Customers enjoy a full immersive experience, including the possibility of following all operations remotely via a live video transmission.
