NUCLEAR HEAT EXCHANGER VIBRATION
Power plants, particularly nuclear power plants, require heat exchangers to cool down the primary working fluid for the power plant. Excessive vibration can lead to cracking and premature failure of the heat exchanger. Problem: A major power plant company approached MTI looking for a sensor that could measure vibration of a heat exchanger assembly that was immersed under water. Additionally, the water could reach 250 F and up to 220 PSI; the probe had to be sealed with a gland at a bulkhead feed through area. Solution: MTI developed a special fiber optic probe based on the MTI-2125H probe configuration. The [...]
Press Release: MTI Instruments Highlights MRO Benefits of ARINC 429 and AFDX Integration in PBS-4100 Engine Balancing Systems
MTI Instruments Highlights MRO Benefits of ARINC 429 and AFDX Integration in PBS-4100 Engine Balancing Systems Lockport, IL —May 20, 2025— MTI Instruments, a Vitrek brand and provider of precision measurement and aviation maintenance technologies, is highlighting the growing role of digital aircraft data integration in modern maintenance operations following the introduction of ARINC 429 and ARINC 664 (AFDX) support in its PBS-4100 and PBS-4100R engine vibration balancing systems. As commercial aircraft increasingly rely on digital avionics networks for engine monitoring and diagnostics, maintenance teams must be able to access these same data streams during vibration analysis [...]
Press Release: Vitrek Highlights Growing Importance of Wafer Stress Characterization for Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing GalleryPress Release: Vitrek Highlights Growing Importance of Wafer Stress Characterization for Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing
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Press Release: Vitrek Highlights Growing Importance of Wafer Stress Characterization for Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing
Vitrek Highlights Growing Importance of Wafer Stress Characterization for Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing MTI Instruments Proforma™ non-contact wafer metrology systems help manufacturers optimize thin-film processes, improve process control, and increase production yield. Lockport, IL — July 28, 2026— Vitrek, a leading manufacturer of precision test and measurement equipment, highlighted the growing importance of wafer stress measurement in semiconductor manufacturing as advanced packaging, heterogeneous integration, silicon carbide (SiC), gallium nitride (GaN), MEMS, and photonics applications continue to drive demand for tighter process control, improved manufacturing consistency, and higher device reliability. As semiconductor manufacturing processes become increasingly complex, engineers are [...]
News Release: Vitrek Highlights Critical Role of Wafer Thickness Metrology in AI and Advanced Packaging Manufacturing GalleryNews Release: Vitrek Highlights Critical Role of Wafer Thickness Metrology in AI and Advanced Packaging Manufacturing
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News Release: Vitrek Highlights Critical Role of Wafer Thickness Metrology in AI and Advanced Packaging Manufacturing
Vitrek Highlights Growing Importance of Wafer Stress Characterization for Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing MTI Instruments Proforma systems help semiconductor manufacturers monitor backside processing for HBM, chiplets and next-generation computing devices LOCKPORT, Il — September 23, 2026 — Vitrek is highlighting the growing importance of precision wafer-thickness measurement as semiconductor manufacturers expand production of AI accelerators, high-bandwidth memory and chiplet-based devices. Advanced packaging technologies combine logic, memory, interposers and specialized dies within tightly controlled structures. To meet package-height and integration requirements, wafers often undergo backside grinding, polishing and other thinning operations. As wafers become thinner, they are increasingly susceptible [...]
Press Release: Vitrek Expands MTI PBS Engine Balancing Systems for Both On-Wing and Test Cell Applications with ARINC Data Integration
Vitrek Expands MTI PBS Engine Balancing Systems for Both On-Wing and Test Cell Applications with ARINC Data Integration Lockport, IL — April 15, 2026 —Vitrek is enabling MRO providers to access and utilize aircraft-generated digital engine data across both on-wing and test cell balancing applications through its MTI Instruments PBS eXpress platform. By interfacing directly with ARINC 429 and AFDX data buses, both the PBS eXpress (portable/on-wing) and the PBS eXpress R+ (test cell/rack configuration) allow technicians to acquire vibration, phase, and speed data from the aircraft itself—reducing reliance on external sensors and simplifying setup. The PBS [...]
Press Release: Vitrek Demonstrates MTI Vibration Signal Generator for Validating Predictive Maintenance Systems at MRO America
Vitrek Demonstrates MTI Vibration Signal Generator for Validating Predictive Maintenance Systems at MRO America Lockport, IL — April 5, 2025 — As predictive maintenance transforms industrial operations, engineers face a critical challenge: verifying that vibration monitoring systems detect faults accurately before real failures occur. At MRO America Booth 3456, MTI Instruments, a Vitrek company, will demonstrate how its 1510A Vibration Signal Generator enables safe, controlled validation of monitoring and protection systems. Predictive maintenance depends on vibration analysis to identify issues such as imbalance, misalignment, and bearing wear. However, confirming system accuracy without inducing real faults or risking equipment [...]
Choosing the Right Hipot Platform for Modern Manufacturing Electrical Safety Testing GalleryChoosing the Right Hipot Platform for Modern Manufacturing Electrical Safety Testing
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Choosing the Right Hipot Platform for Modern Manufacturing Electrical Safety Testing
Introduction Electrical safety testing has evolved from a standalone bench task into a critical, integrated part of modern manufacturing and product validation. As products become more complex — and production environments more automated — the choice of a hipot tester is no longer just about voltage range or leakage resolution. It’s about scalability, integration, data, and long-term flexibility. Vitrek’s V7X, 95X and the newest V10X series hipot testers represent three distinct approaches to electrical safety testing, each aligned with different stages of manufacturing maturity and operational needs. From Entry-Level Testing to Production Confidence For many organizations, electrical safety testing [...]
Precision Test & Measurement Solutions for Aerospace and Defense
Precision Test & Measurement Solutions for Aerospace and Defense Today's aerospace programs demand more than individual test instruments—they require integrated measurement solutions capable of supporting increasingly complex systems throughout their entire lifecycle. From research and development through qualification, production, maintenance, and modernization, engineers depend on accurate, repeatable data to ensure safety, performance, and mission readiness. Vitrek brings together industry-leading technologies in electrical safety testing, engine balancing, dynamic measurement, precision sensing, semiconductor metrology, and high-speed data acquisition under one unified portfolio. Whether validating aircraft electrical systems, balancing turbine engines, capturing high-speed signals, monitoring structural vibration, or [...]
Portable Engine Balancing: Solving the Small Jet MRO Capacity Crunch
Introduction As the business and regional aviation sector continues its rapid growth, maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) providers are struggling to keep up with demand. Portable engine-balancing technology allows maintenance teams—even less experienced staff—to perform precise vibration assessment and rapid, oneshot balancing onsite. Business Jet Fleet Growth Outpaces MRO Infrastructure The business aviation market has experienced unprecedented growth in recent years, with an increasing number of companies and private owners investing in small business jets for both personal and corporate travel. Increases in fractional ownership models and charter services are also helping drive growth. According to recent industry reports, [...]
PBS-4100+ Gen4 Portable Vibration and Balancing System
PBS-4100+ Gen4 PBS-4100+ GEN4 Portable Aircraft Engine Vibration & Balancing System The 4th generation of the industry-standard turbine vibration analysis and balancing tool. Deliver fast on-wing vibration assessment and precise rapid "one-shot" balancing with seamless integration directly into digital aircraft data buses using advanced ARINC interfaces. Calculate Your ROI Request Quote Download Brochure POWERFUL. PRECISE. INTUITIVE. Advanced Digital Engine Vibration Analysis The PBS-4100+ Gen4 is the premier portable vibration analysis and engine trim balance system designed for commercial, military, and corporate [...]