FREE WEBINARS

Vibration Research is pleased to provide our customers with free monthly webinars. These webinars will be held on the last Thursday of each month (unless conflicts exist with major holidays or other major events in the VR schedule). These courses are scheduled for 1 hour each and will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time and repeated at 2:00 p.m EST. We will be using gotowebinar.com for the training sessions. All you need is a web connection and a phone. After registering, a web link and phone number will be emailed to you. Simply follow the web link and dial the phone number at the scheduled time to join the webinar. VoIP will also be available.

Archived webinars can be viewed here

Thursday, January 28, 2010: Shock Testing with VibrationVIEW

Shock Testing with VibrationVIEW: Learn how to set up a Classical Shock test profile. We will be covering everything from the different shock pulse types to defining parameters of a shock control loop. Join us for this web training and start taking full advantage of the features of the ShockVIEW software package.

Register for the 10:00 AM Session
Register for the 2:00 PM Session

Thursday, February 25, 2010: F.D.R. (Field Data Replication)

Learn how to import time history files, edit them, and play them back with the Field Data Replication software from Vibration Research.  This 1 hour webinar will provide detailed test set-up information as well as Tips & Tricks to get the most out of your VR controller when running time history tests.

Register for the 10:00 AM Session
Register for the 2:00 PM Session

TRAINING VIDEOS

Archived webinars can be viewed here

Other training videos can be seen here

VR8500 TRAINING SEMINARS

Vibration Research Corporation is offering training on our 8500 series shaker controllers. Don´t miss out on this opportunity to learn more about vibration control. These courses will help you and your lab become more efficient and knowledgeable in the vibration test world. Keep ahead of your competition by learning and using the latest technology available!

Register NOW, as class size is limited! Call (616) 669-3028 or register online.

Course Brochure

The total seminar cost per person is $695 USD. Additional persons from the same facility are $300 each.

2009

Jenison, MI (VR Headquarters)

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2385 Wilshere Drive, Suite A
Jenison, MI 49428

March 9 - 10
8:45am - 4:30pm

Recommended Hotel: Residence Inn Grand Rapids West
or Holiday Inn Express Grandville

Orange County, CA

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April 7 - 8
8:45am - 4:30pm


Jenison, MI (VR Headquarters)

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2385 Wilshere Drive, Suite A
Jenison, MI 49428

June 9 - 10
8:45am - 4:30pm

Recommended Hotel: Residence Inn Grand Rapids West
or Holiday Inn Express Grandville

Minneapolis, MN

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2870 Metro Drive
Bloomington, MN 55425

August 11 - 12
8:45am - 4:30pm




West Haven, CT

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September 22 - 23
8:45am - 4:30pm






Orlando, FL

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7499 Augusta National Drive
Orlando, FL 32822
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November 17 - 18
8:45am - 4:30pm

Training Topics

Basic System Installation and software set-up

Hands-on "How to" do the following (plus many other features):

Configure Inputs (accelerometers)

Configure shaker limits for test safety

Run System Check mode for trouble shooting

Set up and run Sine tests as well as Resonance Track & Dwell

Use a strobe-scope

Set up and run Random tests, SoR, etc.

Use the new Kurtosion™ (kurtosis control) option in Random

Set up and run classical shock, user defined transient tests and SRS tests

Use the new Transient Capture software module

Record data with the VR8500

Use Random Import option to automatically create PSD’s from time history files

Set up and run FDR (Field Data Replication) tests – time history control

Basic and advanced reporting

New version 8 features. See the complete list of version 8 features (register on the forums for a userID and password).

Seminar Staff
Matt Millard

Matt Millard is the Product Support Engineer for Vibration Research. He is a mechanical engineer from Michigan Technological University where his studies focused on Sound and Vibration. He has over 8 years experience in sound and vibration ranging from Buzz, Squeak and Rattle testing to developing test specifications for automotive OEM's and suppliers.

John Van Baren

John Van Baren is the President of Vibration Research, which he founded in 1995. He is a graduate of Calvin College and the University of Michigan Engineering School. He is a Registered Professional Engineer State of Michigan. His experience includes 15 years in the Research and Development Department at a large environmental test equipment manufacturer. He has designed shaker systems, shaker amplifiers, shaker controllers, and thermal controllers. He was a pioneer in the application of time history replication on electrodynamic shakers, and continues to guide the company forward as a leader in the field of vibration control. He also has an interest in General Aviation.

Dan Van Baren

Dan Van Baren is the Senior Software Engineer of Vibration Research. A graduate of Calvin College, he spent 15 years integrating control systems with industrial applications. Experienced with industrial applications and integrating diverse products together, Dan can provide the glue for your special application.

Philip Van Baren

Philip Van Baren is the Vice President of Engineering at Vibration Research. He received his Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Calvin College, and his Masters of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Michigan, where he studied Control Systems and Signal Processing, and performed research on high intensity phased array ultrasound in the Biomedical Ultrasonics Laboratory.