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Vibration Testing, Condition Monitoring, & Structural Testing Technology

Dynamic Measurement & Signal Analysis

Handheld to high channel count solutions with patented technologies. Vibration, strain, acoustic & more.

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Vibration Testing

Single or multi axis vibration testing, combined temperature & humidity

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Machine Vibration Monitoring

Route based vibration data collection, condition monitoring, vibration diagnostics.

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Modal Testing & Modal Analysis

Single or multi axis FRF testing, hammer impact testing, geometry & ODS (operational deflection shape)

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 Experimental Modal Analysis Seminar with Dr. Pete Avitabile

May 5-7, 2026 | Santa Clara, CA | $1400 Registration Fee

modal analysis seminar

Registration fee covers course materials, hands-on lab section, and meals

Modal analysis is an essential technology behind solving noise and vibration problems. This seminar focuses on the measurements needed to make a successful test as well as the reduction of that data to obtain the dynamic characteristics of a structure or system – that is the frequency, damping and mode shapes. Lectures will be augmented with participant collection of their own data sets (working in teams of 2 or 3) with separate test setups for the seminar. Discussion on some of the common pitfalls and misconceptions are presented in this seminar. Measurements with MIMO shakers will be demonstrated; participant data will be performed using impact testing strategies. Dr. Pete Avitabile, Professor Emeritus at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, will lead the seminar discussions.

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CoCo Software Release 2.6

  • Global Engineering Units
  • Route Mode Improvements
  • Improved OnSite Recording Workflow
  • Microphone Route Measurements
  • Rotor Balancing improvements
 
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 EDM 12.1 Release

Engineering Data Management Software Updates

  • Spider Vibration Control Systems (VCS)

  • Multiple-Input Multiple-Output Vibration Control Systems (MIMO VCS)

  • Dynamic Signal Analysis (DSA)

  • Post Analyzer (PA)

  • Experimental Modal Analysis (EMA)

  • Ground Recorder System (GRS)

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environmental testing hardware

(Product Note #059, 7 pages, 946 KB)
Pyroshock or Pyrotechnic testing using simulation or explosive devices are typically used to test and qualify components for the aerospace industry. Read online here.

(Product Note #093, 19 pages, 1.98 MB)
This paper presents an experimental case study showcasing the application of this patented technology on a fighter jet, demonstrating its effectiveness in aerospace, defense, commercial, and UAV platforms. Read online here.

(Product Note #092, 3 pages, 688 KB)
The sampling rate has increased from 102.4 kHz to 512 kHz for both the input and output channels. Read online here.