The nxDAS Suite of Software
Scalable. Flexible. Modular. Built for the Future of Testing.
For 40 years, MDS has been developing advanced data acquisition systems (DAS) for customers around the world. Servicing a variety of clients in the engine testing industry, our solutions are unique and built to meet the specific demands of diverse test environments. With our latest innovation—nxDAS—we’ve re-imagined Data Acquisition Systems by putting scalability and modularity at its core.
Modularity That Delivers Flexibility
At the heart of nxDAS is industry-leading modularity. Instead of one bulky, fixed system, nxDAS leverages compact, networked components that can be configured and reconfigured to match your testing goals. It’s designed to scale seamlessly; whether you’re running a compact small lab or rig setup or a complex, multi-system test environment, nxDAS’ variety of modular software offerings adapt to your needs without requiring a complete system overhaul. The key modules that make up the nxDAS software suite each fulfill functions within data acquisition, data recording, configuration, smart alarming, visualization, and system orchestration workflows.
The engine test industry has to move fast and evolve, and sometimes this can leave software in the dust. Traditional DAS solutions often lock you into rigid, monolithic systems that are difficult—and expensive—to adapt to your changing test needs and evolving technology. nxDAS takes a different approach, combatting obsolescence with its hardware-agnostic software. This flexibility not only saves space but also ensures that your testing system can evolve as quickly as your requirements do.
Why Choose nxDAS?
nxDAS stands out in the market for its combination of:
- Real-Time Acquisition: time stamped at source, accurate, low-latency capture and storage of thousands of channels with sub-millisecond resolution
- Extensibility: modular hardware and software components supporting future scaling and technology refresh without full system replacement
- Protocol Breadth: native support for a wide range of aerospace and industrial interfaces
- Scalability: deployment from small lab installations with a few modules to enterprise-scale installations with distributed nodes, all controlled through a unified software environment
Confidence Backed by Experience
At MDS, we understand that no two customers’ testing requirements are alike. That’s why we designed nxDAS to be more than a system—it’s a platform that grows with you, a suite of software that you can customize to your specific needs. Backed by decades of DAS expertise, nxDAS ensures you’ll always have the flexibility, reliability, and performance you need.
With nxDAS, you don’t just get a system. You get a scalable, flexible foundation that supports the future of your testing—whatever that may be.
Contact us to learn more: info@mdsaero.com
