Vibration Institute

The mission of the Vibration Institute is to disseminate practical information on evaluating machine Michael Blake of Lovejoy, Inc.

The Vibration Institute’s steadfast commitment to our mission took root more than four decades ago. felt strongly that an organization was needed for scientists, engineers and other professionals representing a broad cross-section of industries to share information about measuring and analyzing vibration.

1967 – Michael P. Blake organized a small symposium sponsored by Lovejoy for exchanging info

rmation about the techniques being used to measure vibration.

1972 – Pat Hennessey, then President of Lovejoy, assumed responsibility and expense of legally incorporating the not-for-profit Vibration Foundation

1973 – The Foundation was reorganized into the Vibration Institute. Pat Hennessey, Mike Blake, Charlie Jackson and Ron Eshleman were among the original Board of Directors.

1993– In April1993 the Institute developed and implemented the Vibration Specialist Category I Examination (current Vibration Analyst Category II examination).

1994– In February 1994 the Institute developed and implemented the Vibration Specialist Category II Examination (current Vibration Analyst Category III examination).

1996– In June 1996 the Institute developed and implemented the Vibration Specialist Category III Examination (current Vibration Analyst Category IV examination).

2003– In January 2003 the Institute converted the certification examinations to align with ISO 18436-2. The Institute developed and implement the Vibration Analyst Category I examination.

2005- In July 2005 the Institute developed and implemented the Balancing Technician Specialist Category I Examination.

2008- In August 2008 the Institute developed and implemented the Shaft Alignment Specialist Category II Examination.

2010– The Vibration Institute receives accreditation from the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) for the Institute's Vibration Analyst Certification Program on March 4, 2010. The Institute has executed its’ mission statement by providing membership, training, and certification of vibration measurement and analysis personnel according to ISO/ANSI procedures.

06/03/2026

VIATC 2026 speaker spotlights start now. https://vi-institute.member365.org/public/event/details/7fc95b6d6737f776f54c54035db9d3ed9574cc2d/1

Over the next several weeks, the Vibration Institute will highlight speakers, presenters, workshops, and technical sessions coming to the 2026 Annual Training Conference.

Join us August 5–7, 2026, at the Sheraton Fort Worth Downtown, with pre-conference workshops on August 4.

Topics will include flow-induced vibration, AI, turbomachinery, vibration diagnostics, balancing, bearings, pumps, signal processing, video amplification, related technologies, and real-world case histories.

Follow along and make plans to join us in Fort Worth: https://www.vi-institute.org/viatc2026-conference/

06/01/2026

Join the Vibration Institute this June for two technical webinars focused on real-world rotating equipment challenges https://www.vi-institute.org/events/

📌 Centrifugal Pump Designs, Operation, and Vibration Issues: Part Two
Presented by Monroe Voyles, Solutions Engineer at ITT Goulds Pumps
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00 PM CST

📌 Chasing Vibration? Misalignment Problems No One is Talking About
Presented by Terry C. Southall, Global Brand & Distribution Manager
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 | 10:00 AM CST

These sessions will cover important topics related to pump behavior, vibration issues, misalignment, and recurring machine problems.

Members attend for free, and non-members can register for $30. Each webinar qualifies for 0.1 CEUs toward recertification.

Register today:

June 17 Webinar:
https://vi-institute.member365.org/public/event/details/ed701c48555dc57c03db3b32600506f3f2470a97/1

June 23 Webinar:
https://vi-institute.member365.org/public/event/details/eb5ceea8fb4d6d582af26ae37e1624bf2dab461f/1

05/30/2026

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05/29/2026

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05/28/2026

to the 2011 VIATC Proceedings
https://vi-institute.org/viatc2026-conference/

One standout paper from that year, “Developing Nuclear Maintenance Decisions Through Systematic Use of Machine Vibration Data” by George D’Entremont, focused on a challenge that is still highly relevant today: how vibration analysts can move from data overload to clear, defensible maintenance recommendations.

More than a decade later, the message still resonates: effective vibration analysis is not just about collecting data. It is about using experience, structure, and sound judgment to protect equipment reliability and critical system functions.

As we look ahead, VIATC 2026 is coming up quickly. It is a great reminder of the depth of knowledge shared through Vibration Institute events year after year.

And for Vibration Institute members, resources like this are not just history. Members have access to our full digital library, including past proceedings, technical papers, and training resources that continue to support analysts, engineers, and reliability professionals today.

Now is a great time to revisit the archives, learn from the past, and get ready for VIATC 2026.

05/27/2026

Your certification should do more than check a box. It should set you apart. https://vi-institute.org/analyst-categories/

Since 2010, the Vibration Institute’s certification program has been ANAB-accredited, reinforcing our commitment to quality, credibility, and recognized industry standards.

For vibration analysts, that means earning a certification backed by rigorous national and international benchmarks. For employers, it means confidence that certified professionals have met a trusted standard of competency.

Get certified. Get recognized. Stand out.

Learn more about Vibration Institute certification and take the next step in your professional development.

Vibration Institute The mission of the Vibration Institute is to disseminate practical information on evaluating machine

05/25/2026

🇺🇸 In observance of Memorial Day, our office will be closed today, Monday the 25th.

We will resume normal business hours tomorrow. Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day.

05/22/2026

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05/21/2026

Part One is complete — and we’re just getting started.

Thank you to everyone who joined today’s May webinar with Monroe Voyles on Centrifugal Pump Designs, Operation, and Vibration Issues.

This series continues with Part Two in June and Part Three in July, where Monroe will build on the foundation from today’s session and continue exploring practical pump design, operation, and vibration considerations.

📅 Part Two: Wednesday, June 17, 2026
🕑 Time: 2:00 PM CST
🔗https://vi-institute.member365.org/public/event/details/ed701c48555dc57c03db3b32600506f3f2470a97/1

📅 Part Three: Wednesday, July 15, 2026
🕑 Time: 2:00 PM CST
🔗https://vi-institute.member365.org/public/event/details/0bb1bed52335f6e26f59b3ca2f1d7f0b7635ddda/1

Presented by Monroe Voyles, Solutions Engineer at ITT Goulds Pumps.

Whether you attended Part One or are joining the series now, these upcoming sessions are a great opportunity to deepen your understanding of centrifugal pump behavior and the vibration issues that can affect performance and reliability.

Register now and reserve your spot for Parts Two and Three.

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