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.

06/17/2026

Pre-conference workshop spotlight for VIATC 2026: Bob Sayer will lead “Natural Frequency Testing of Structures, Rotors, and Foundations.”

Workshops begin August 4 in Fort Worth and are designed to help attendees go deeper on practical topics before the main conference opens.

Dig into rotordynamic behavior and the technologies that support high-performance rotating equipment.

Explore VIATC 2026 and register today: https://www.vi-institute.org/viatc2026-conference/

06/16/2026

Featured VIATC 2026 session: Timothy S. Irwin, P.E. — “A Risk Assessment Perspective on Predictive Maintenance Technologies and Programs.”

See how emerging tools are changing the way teams collect data, interpret results, and support reliability decisions.

Join us August 5–7 at the Sheraton Fort Worth Downtown for technical sessions, training, networking, and the VIATC expo.

Learn more and register: https://www.vi-institute.org/viatc2026-conference/

06/15/2026

Don’t forget to visit Vibration Institute at the EASA 2026 Convention & Solutions Expo!

If you’re attending in Orlando this week, stop by Booth #1222 to connect with our team and learn more about how Vibration Institute supports vibration analysts, reliability professionals, and rotating equipment specialists through training, certification, membership, and technical resources.

Whether you’re looking to advance your vibration analysis skills, explore certification opportunities, or connect with others in the reliability community, we’d be happy to meet you.

📍 EASA 2026 Convention & Solutions Expo
📅 June 13–16, 2026
🏨 Rosen Shingle Creek | Orlando, Florida
📌 Vibration Institute Booth #1222

Don’t forget to stop by — we hope to see you there!

06/13/2026

LAST CHANCE! There’s still time to register for our upcoming June webinar! https://vi-institute.member365.org/public/event/details/ed701c48555dc57c03db3b32600506f3f2470a97/1

Join the Vibration Institute on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST for Centrifugal Pump Designs, Operation, and Vibration Issues: Part Two, presented by Monroe Voyles, Solutions Engineer at ITT Goulds Pumps.

This session will continue the discussion on centrifugal pump design, operation, and vibration-related issues that can impact pump performance, reliability, and troubleshooting.

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

Register here:
https://vi-institute.member365.org/public/event/details/ed701c48555dc57c03db3b32600506f3f2470a97/1

06/11/2026

to the 2022 VIATC Proceedings and Robert J. Sayer, PE’s paper, “The Use and Abuse of the Single Degree-of-Freedom Vibration Model.”

Bob’s paper is a great reminder that simple models can teach powerful fundamentals — but real machines and structures are rarely simple. From modal participation to 2-degree-of-freedom systems and finite element analysis, the paper walks through why understanding the limitations of a model is just as important as knowing how to use it.

This is exactly the kind of technical depth Vibration Institute members can access through conference proceedings and member resources throughout the year.

And there’s more to come: Bob Sayer will be leading the pre-conference workshop “Natural Frequency Testing of Structures, Rotors, and Foundations” at VIATC 2026 in Fort Worth.

Explore member resources, revisit the proceedings, and make plans to join us August 5–7, with pre-conference workshops beginning August 4.

Learn more and register: https://www.vi-institute.org/viatc2026-conference/

06/10/2026

We’re exhibiting at the EASA 2026 Convention & Solutions Expo!

Join Vibration Institute June 13–16, 2026, at Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Florida, for one of the industry’s key events for electrical apparatus, motor repair, rotating equipment, and reliability professionals.

Stop by Booth #1222 to connect with our team and learn more about Vibration Institute training, certification, membership, and resources designed to support vibration analysts and reliability professionals.

We’re looking forward to meeting attendees who are focused on improving equipment reliability, advancing vibration analysis practices, and supporting workforce development across the industry.

📍 EASA 2026 Convention & Solutions Expo
📅 June 13–16, 2026
🏨 Rosen Shingle Creek | Orlando, Florida
📌 Vibration Institute Booth #1222

Learn more: https://easa.com/convention

We hope to see you in Orlando!

06/09/2026

Invited speaker spotlight: Christopher Harrison will present “Creating AI Agents: Copilots for the 21st Century Vibration Analyst” at VIATC 2026.

See how emerging tools are changing the way teams collect data, interpret results, and support reliability decisions.

Join vibration analysts, reliability professionals, engineers, technicians, and technology leaders August 5–7 in Fort Worth.

Learn more and register: https://www.vi-institute.org/viatc2026-conference/

06/08/2026

Invited speaker spotlight: Adolfo Delgado will present “The Evolution of High Power Density Turbomachinery: From Rotordynamic Challenges to Enabling Technologies” at VIATC 2026.

Dig into rotordynamic behavior and the technologies that support high-performance rotating equipment.

Join vibration analysts, reliability professionals, engineers, technicians, and technology leaders August 5-7 in Fort Worth.

Learn more and register: https://www.vi-institute.org/viatc2026-conference/

06/05/2026

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06/04/2026

Keynote spotlight: Dr. Robert Blevins joins VIATC 2026 with “Flow-Induced Vibration: San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station, Tacoma Narrows, and more.”

This session brings major vibration examples into focus for attendees who want to connect fundamentals, field experience, and high-consequence engineering lessons.

Make plans to join the Vibration Institute in Fort Worth, August 5–7, 2026.

Conference details and registration: https://www.vi-institute.org/viatc2026-conference/

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