AEROSPACE - FEATURING BAUER
Test stands that stand the test of time
Where innovation meets technology and precision
Two Leaders. One Vision. The New Standard.
Bauer leads in the development and deployment of aerospace test stands, while Ascential Technologies leads in delivering global service and tackles the most challenging problems where the cost of failure is high. Today, Bauer test and support equipment are in use worldwide in both commercial and military centers of excellence. Through a partnership between Ascential Technologies and Bauer, aerospace and defense test stands will be produced by Bauer, supported by Ascential Care, and monitored optionally by Ascentialytics. Together, they are setting the new standard in Aerospace and Defense testing and support.
Now, MRO and OEM customers benefit from Bauer quality, reliability and long-term support with global reach through Ascential Care.
Bauer equipment covers testing and support of aircraft:
- Air Management Systems
- Auxiliary Power Units
- Cargo Loading Systems
- Component Overhaul and Repair Tooling
- Electric and Mechanical Actuation Systems
- Engine and Control Systems
- Engine Components
- Landing Gear Systems
- Oxygen Systems
- Thermal and Fluid Management Systems
- Water and Waste Systems
As your partner, we go above and beyond to provide the expertise and service you expect and deserve. Your success is how we measure our success. Impossible? Done.
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OCTOBER 15, 2025
Turning complex challenges into revolutionary solutions
Backed by experience, propelled by progress
We tackle problems others can’t.
Ascential Technologies goes beyond the competition in aircraft systems component testing. We create a standard, agnostic approach to systems testing to improve efficiency, quality, speed-to-market and customer experience. We work directly with your teams to reimagine the ways we support the aerospace industry.
Our capabilities include:
- Balancing (rotors, transmission wheels, shafts, etc.)
- Electrical testing
- Hydraulic component testing
- Leak detection
- Non-destructive testing
- Powertrain testing: torque, power, transmission
- Vibration measurement
- Machine and product performance analytics
Aerospace Systems and Components Support
Taking flight – our test stands cover a wide range of aircraft systems, including:
- Aircraft accessories
- Electrical
- Electrical mechanical
- Engines
- Fuel
- Hydraulic
- Pneumatics
Fuel systems components
Integrated servo actuator (ISA)
Engine-driven components
Hydraulic systems components
Weapon systems components
Electrical linear actuators
Pneumatic systems components
Electromechanical components
Fuel systems
Engine-driven components
Hydraulics systems components
Commercial Aircraft Support
We design, manufacture and sustain test stands with the same quality and integrity that you put into building your aircraft. We support commercial aerospace projects for:
- Fixed wing commercial
- MRO
- OEM and Tier-1 (components) suppliers
- Rotor wing aircraft
- Tier-2 (structural) suppliers for rotor wing aircraft
Military Applications
Our technologies are designed with the highest standards of excellence and reliability for your military grade portfolio, ensuring trusted systems you can depend on.
- Cargo aircraft
- Fighter aircraft
- Foreign military sales
- Fuel tanker aircraft
- Military aircraft and supporting component manufacturers
- Rotor wing aircraft
- Surveillance aircraft
- U.S. military
Electrical system components
Hydraulic systems components
Tail rotor servo actuators
Drive-shaft balancing
Pneumatic systems components
Engine control unit (ECU)
Blade static balancing
Optimal test and measurement solutions
Global, custom designs boost efficiency and dependability
We focus on safety and reliability above all and quality beyond limits.
Furthermore, we are committed to delivering long-lasting test stand performance that supports your commercial and defense aerospace needs. We specialize in leveraging our experience to deliver customized or standardized innovative designs that meet or exceed your testing requirements.
Elevating support, Enhancing value.
Ascential Care brings together our top technicians across multiple disciplines to support our global customers. Our Ascential Care customer service platform ensures proximity and responsiveness, allowing us to adapt swiftly while leveraging our deep expertise to meet ever-evolving customer needs.
Analytics that deliver timely insights
As part of our end-to-end support offering, customers have new opportunities to collect, mine and measure data through our Ascentialytics platform. This connected, performance management solution for remote monitoring and diagnostics, records equipment data and gives actionable information. Input from this effective tool can significantly impact unplanned downtime, machine health, needed repairs and more.