Meet us at VIATC 2026 and the Small Satellite Conference
Crystal Instruments is preparing for two major industry events in August 2026: the Vibration Institute Annual Training Conference (VIATC) and the 40th Annual Small Satellite Conference. These conferences bring together professionals from the two distinct but closely connected fields of machinery vibration and reliability, and small satellite development.
At both events, the Crystal Instruments team will be available to discuss advanced solutions for dynamic data acquisition, vibration analysis, structural testing, machine condition monitoring, and environmental qualification.
VIATC 2026: Advancing Vibration Analysis and Machine Reliability
Crystal Instruments will exhibit at VIATC 2026, taking place August 5–7, with pre-conference workshops beginning August 4.
Organized by the Vibration Institute, VIATC brings together vibration analysts, reliability professionals, engineers, instructors, and industry leaders for technical education and professional development. The conference includes expert-led sessions, practical case studies, advanced training opportunities, and an exposition featuring innovations in vibration diagnostics, condition monitoring, and reliability technology.
Visitors can meet Ali Farrokhian and Brian Zatzkin at booth 25 during the VIATC Expo:
Wednesday, August 5, from 4:00–7:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 6, from 3:00–7:00 p.m.
Crystal Instruments will highlight solutions designed to help organizations detect machinery faults, improve maintenance decisions, and increase equipment availability. These solutions include portable vibration analyzers, high-channel-count monitoring systems, wireless vibration sensors, and advanced analysis software.
Applications supported by Crystal Instruments technology include:
Route-based vibration data collection
Continuous machine condition monitoring
Order tracking and rotating machinery analysis
Spectrum, waveform, and envelope analysis
Balancing and machinery diagnostics
Remote monitoring of critical assets
Predictive and reliability-centered maintenance programs
Attendees can learn how Crystal Instruments combines precision measurement hardware with flexible software tools to support applications ranging from portable field diagnostics to centralized, plant-wide monitoring.
Small Satellite Conference: Supporting Mission Success Through Testing
Later in August, Crystal Instruments will attend the 40th Annual Small Satellite Conference, held August 23–26 at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. Visitors can meet with Matt Chen, Ali Farrokhian, and Matthew King at booth 638 during the conference. Our cofounder Justin Tang will also be attending the conference.
The 2026 conference theme, “The Clouds Above the Clouds,” celebrates 40 years of collaboration within the small satellite community. The program will explore the technologies driving modern satellite constellations, including onboard processing, high-speed space networking, ground infrastructure, launch availability, and the systems required to support increasingly complex missions.
As small satellites become more capable and mission-critical, comprehensive structural and environmental testing is essential. Spacecraft and their components must withstand the dynamic environments associated with transportation, launch, stage separation, deployment, and operation in orbit.
Crystal Instruments provides integrated testing solutions for satellite development and qualification, including:
Random, sine, and classical shock vibration control
Shock response spectrum analysis
Sine-on-random and random-on-random testing
Force limiting and vibration notching
Multi-input multi-output vibration control
Structural and experimental modal analysis
High-channel-count dynamic data acquisition
Acoustic and pyroshock measurements
Ground vibration and structural validation testing
The scalable Spider platform and EDM software suite allow engineers to perform vibration control, dynamic signal analysis, data recording, and modal testing using an integrated hardware and software environment. These capabilities help satellite manufacturers, component suppliers, research institutions, and government agencies validate designs, identify structural resonances, correlate analytical models, and demonstrate compliance with demanding test specifications.
Two Industries, One Commitment to Better Measurement
Although VIATC and the Small Satellite Conference serve different engineering communities, both events reflect the importance of accurate measurements and informed technical decisions.
For machinery reliability professionals, high-quality vibration data can reveal developing faults before they result in unplanned downtime. For satellite engineers, accurate dynamic measurements and controlled environmental testing can uncover design weaknesses before launch, when corrective action is still possible.
Crystal Instruments is proud to support both communities with measurement and testing systems developed for accuracy, scalability, and long-term reliability.
Planning to attend either conference? Visit the Crystal Instruments exhibit and speak with our team about your machinery monitoring, structural testing, data acquisition, or vibration qualification requirements. We look forward to seeing you this August.