Business Details
44 Years
experience
Precision Vibration Suppression & Motion Control Systems
CSA Engineering is a globally recognized leader in vibration suppression and precision motion control solutions. With over four decades of experience, we specialize in the analysis, design, and production of high-precision systems for aerospace, defense, industrial, energy, and medical applications. Our team combines innovative engineering with proven methodologies to deliver tailored solutions for complex challenges, including vibration isolation, motion simulation, and shock testing. We maintain AS 9100 certification, ensuring our designs meet rigorous flight-critical standards. Our expertise spans spacecraft vibration isolation, tuned dampers for thrust oscillation, and custom hardware development for extreme environments.We prioritize direct collaboration with clients, offering end-to-end support from concept to implementation. Our in-house capabilities include finite element analysis, system-level simulations, and integration of active/passive attenuation technologies. With a heritage of over 25 years in government and commercial programs, we focus on reliability, performance optimization, and long-term partnerships. Our precision motion products, such as hexapods and actuators, serve diverse payloads from 1kg to 1000kg. We also provide comprehensive test services, including modal analysis and vibration diagnostics, to validate system performance under real-world conditions.
Services
Hexapods and Positioning Systems
SA Series Actuators
SoftRide Tuned Dampers
Test Systems and Facilities
Shock Testing
Precision Motion Products
Systems Integration
Engineering Analysis
Vibration Testing
Custom Hardware Development
Details
- Year established: 1982
Highlights and features
- 40+ years of specialized experience in vibration suppression and motion control
- AS 9100-certified design and fabrication processes for flight-critical systems
- Proprietary nonlinear material analysis for advanced vibration damping solutions
- End-to-end systems integration from component design to full-system validation
- Custom hardware development for extreme environments (vacuum, cryogenic, etc.)
Associations and certifications
- AS 9100
Services
Hexapods and Positioning Systems
Our 6-axis hexapods enable precise multi-directional positioning for aerospace and industrial applications. These parallel kinematic systems provide high load capacity and stiffness for tasks like optical alignment and vibration isolation. Custom configurations support payloads from 1kg to 1000kg in extreme environments.
SA Series Actuators
Inertial force generators for active damping and vibration control. These compact actuators use electromagnetic circuits for applications requiring disturbance cancellation in structural load paths. Available in standard sizes with vacuum-compatible options for space systems.
SoftRide Tuned Dampers
Ready-to-fly isolation systems for spacecraft and precision equipment. These off-the-shelf dampers reduce launch loads on sensitive components while maintaining structural integrity across temperature extremes from 4C to 86C.
Shock Testing Services
High-energy mechanical shock testing up to 200kGs for flight hardware validation. Our MIL-810G compliant systems replicate pyrotechnic events with NIST-traceable instrumentation to ensure component durability under extreme conditions.
Systems Integration
Comprehensive integration of vibration control, motion simulation, and testing systems. We combine actuator selection, sensor integration, and real-time control to deliver turnkey solutions for aerospace and industrial applications requiring precision performance.
People
Conor Johnson
Co-Founder
Co-founded CSA Engineering in 1982 with expertise in structural dynamics. Led development of vibration suppression technologies now used in aerospace applications worldwide.
Warren Gibson
Co-Founder
Contributed foundational knowledge in materials science to create contamination-controlled systems for space optics and precision instruments.
David Kienholz
Co-Founder
Applied expertise in mechanical design to develop patented vibration damping solutions used in spacecraft and industrial machinery.
Questions
What industries does Moog CSA Engineering serve?
We primarily serve aerospace, defense, energy, semiconductor manufacturing, and medical markets with customized vibration control and motion systems.
What certifications does Moog CSA hold?
We maintain AS 9100 certification for aerospace design and manufacturing processes.
Can you develop custom vibration solutions?
Yes, we specialize in custom hardware and systems tailored to unique environmental and performance requirements.
Do you provide testing services?
We offer comprehensive vibration testing, modal analysis, and shock testing in our facilities or on-site.
What is your expertise in spacecraft applications?
We have over 25 years of experience isolating spacecraft from launch vehicles and designing contamination-controlled systems for optics.
