Space
We provide World class space science and astronomy instruments, planetary surface tools, release mechanisms and TRL raising services for the Space industry.
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Defence
Magna Parva is an international provider of engineering research and development services, with exceptional experience in delivering engineering solutions for the Defence market, including UAV payload release devices.
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Aerospace
Magna Parva are capable of taking on projects involving not only mechanical design but also high end thermal and dynamic fluid and stress analysis to provide complete solutions for the Aerospace industry.
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Science
Magna Parva collates requirements and understands the scientific intent prior to embarking on developments that may see extreme levels of challenge and change.
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Automotive
Magna Parva is able to provide an end-user supply focused approach to Automotive engineering . Primarily our expertise lies in transmission design, engine design and production & testing.
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Consulting
The Company provides Expert Witness and Due Diligence services to Insurers and Investors in a range of industries. This experience, places it in a unique position to examine technology development proposals for investment opportunities, and audit technology portfolios in support of prospective acquisitions.
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Shown in the above video, the R3 Release Device (in blue) developed by Magna Parva Ltd is a novel low mass product for the latching and release of payloads from small spacecraft and UAVs. The video shows the device releasing a 5kg payload and the automatically resetting before the payload is reattached.
The Magna Parva R3 Resettable Restraint and Release Device (patent pending) has several advantages over existing technologies:
- Re-useable device thus highly cost effective.
- Available as primary release mechanism (active or passive) or secondary release mechanism (pinpuller).
- Reliable, re-settable, re-useable high force capability (circa 15N up to 30,000N, depending on size/configuration of unit)
- Very low power consumption. (circa 35mA, depending on size/configuration of unit).
- High force to mass/size ratio
- Negligible reaction load on operation.
- High speed reaction time (circa 10 milli-seconds, depending on size/configuration of unit)
The R3 Resettable Restraint and Release Device is designed for use in where requirements are stringent:
- Vibration - Secure under accelerations in excess of 2000g.
- Thermal - Positive, reliable operation and immune to inadvertent operation between -55oC and +180oC.
- EMP - Electrical characteristics and simple drive electronics easily designed to comply with HEMP requirements
- Volatiles - No volatiles are released during operation.