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.
Product CatalogTo 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.
To make the world’s most innovative vibration testing technologies, enabling our customers to make reliable decisions and trustworthy products.
At Vibration Research, we know what’s at stake when our customers run a test. Whether they’re simulating the launch of a satellite or ensuring the safety of a critical component, failure is not an option. Every test must be precise. Every result must be trusted. Every product must perform.
That’s why we chose “RELIABILITY MEETS INNOVATION.”
This isn’t just a tagline—it’s the promise we’ve built our company around for 30 years. Our customers depend on our systems every day, and they choose us not just because of what we build, but because of how we support them.
We wanted a message that reflects both sides of that relationship:
INNOVATION that pushes the boundaries of what’s possible in vibration testing, with cutting-edge control algorithms, intuitive software, and forward-thinking solutions.
RELIABILITY that gives customers peace of mind—the confidence to test without worry, knowing that we’re behind them every step of the way with rock-solid products and unmatched support.
“RELIABILITY MEETS INNOVATION” is where modern technology and dependable engineering come together. It’s where our customers find not just a product, but a partner.
Because at the end of the day, we don’t just deliver test systems—we deliver trust.
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.
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.
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