About

Vibration Research designs and manufactures vibration control systems and data acquisition systems for vibration testing on electrodynamic and servo-hydraulic shakers. Since 1995, VR has become a pioneer in the industry and the leader in vibration control and data acquisition. Advanced hardware capabilities and software support combined with powerful, user-friendly software make Vibration Research controllers the premier choice of testing labs around the globe.

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MISSION

To provide engineers & technicians with superior, easy-to-use test technology, expert customer support, and continual innovation to meet the needs of today and drive industries to the possibilities of tomorrow.

VISION

To make the world’s most innovative sound and vibration technology tools, enabling our customers to make reliable decisions and trustworthy products.

MEET OUR TEAM

John Van Baren

President/CEO

Armed with 15 years of shaker, amplifier & controller engineering and a degree from the University of Michigan, John saw an opportunity to start something new and innovative. He used his experience and skills to create revolutionary control systems and began Vibration Research. Since he founded VR, John has stressed the importance of reliable, easy-to-use control systems and continuous development of leading-edge hardware and software.

Philip Van Baren

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

While working on his Ph.D. in Control Theory at the University of Michigan, Phil joined Vibration Research in 1998 and immediately began developing software for the very first controller system. Phil is the chief author of VR control software, holds the patent on kurtosis-controlled random testing, and heads the software development team at Vibration Research.

Leo Zhang

Dan Van Baren

Joshua Grzybowski

R. Suman Kumar Reddy

Jordan Van Baren

Cherie Stoll

Ryan Quellet

Jason Wang

Jon Drnek

Ryan Becker

John Holler

Caleb Cui

Emily Kuiper

Austin Wieczorek

Diana Liu

Kris Engelsma

Kevin Van Popering

Marc Brown

Jacob Heyboer

Noah Cummisford

Kyle TenBroeke

Kirsten DeVries

Niladri Biswas

Jaroslav Hruby (Jarda)

Thomas Woltjer

Joe Staub

Andrew Zhang

Jessica Wiersma

Ryan Drnek

Tammy Huisingh

Jade Vande Kamp

Clarissa Van Baren

Bob Vandenberg

Justin King

Peter Sikora

Jacob Kneibel

Derek Van Overloop

Brad Moelker

Becca Hoeksema

Rebecca Overway

Alex Postma

Jared Van Baren

Brian Oosterhouse

Dave Kraker

Joann Klamer

Matt Elzinga

Joel Minderhoud

Brian Bresnahan

Tom Achatz

Franziska Keller

Holger Boller

Collin Van Overloop

We wear our status as a small business with pride. The opportunity to reach our customers on a personal level is one we hold with great importance. When you call, we have live representatives ready to assist. When you contact sales, you'll receive knowledgeable and honest answers, even if it means recommending a solution outside of vibration research. When you require product support, you'll be assisted by engineers with hands-on experience in product development. We place value in integrity and competency, which is evident in our commitment to customer satisfaction.