#Laser vibrometry
Vibration analysis of a printed circuit
Vibration analysis of an electronic assembly: The portable all-in-one scanning vibrometer automatically scans the circuit board excited on the shaker at predefined points. Various views show the mode shapes. [2020 | 1:04 min]
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Modal Analysis of a Turbine Blisk
Vibration analysis of a turbine blisk: An automated impact hammer excites the component, while the scanning vibrometer captures its response. The video shows live measurement, mode shapes, and data export." [2022 | 2:24 min]
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3D vibration measurement on a turbine blade
Operational deflection shapes of a turbine blade: The blade excited on the shaker is scanned across its entire surface using the SWIR scanning vibrometer. The software displays the deflection shapes at frequencies ranging from 78.5 Hz to 8.2 kHz. [2025 | 1:28 min]
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Vibration measurement over long distances
Practical demonstration of remote measurement: From a position by the window, the vibrometer measures a distant outdoor target, with the live signal appearing instantly on the laptop. Non-contact vibration measurement works even over long distances. [2018| 0:32 min]
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High-frequency scanning measurement
High-frequency scanning of a piezo buzzer: Equipped with the close-up unit, the all-in-one scanning vibrometer measures even the smallest structures. The scans reveal mode shapes at 1.77 MHz and 4.44 MHz, relevant to ultrasonic applications. [2020 | 1:08 min]
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Vibrations of a rough, rotating grinding wheel
Operating deflection shapes of a rough, rotating grinding wheel at 5,800 rpm: Despite the dark surface and rotation, the vibrometer measures without contact. Shown: deflection shapes at the rotational frequency and its harmonics. [2020| 1:10 min]
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Vibration and Geometry of a Cello
Vibration and geometry of a cello captured in a single measurement: The SWIR scanning vibrometer uses an infrared laser to acquire vibration and distance data, creating a 3D model with the mode shapes visualized directly on its surface. [2020 | 1:12 min]
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Sound field of an acoustic levitator
Ultrasound made visible: An acoustic levitator holds particles at the pressure nodes of a standing wave. The vibrometer maps the sound field by detecting changes in the refractive index of the air, producing amplitude and phase images. [2020 | 1:12 min]
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Automotive acoustic engineering with laser vibrometry
Automotive acoustic engineering: Laser vibrometers capture the entire surface of the vehicle body on the test bench in real time. SmartLab imports 3D models (NASTRAN, STL), while the data acquisition system directly integrates conventional NVH sensors. [2024 | 0:45 min]
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Vibration measurement on human skin
Vibration measurement directly on human skin: The compact fiber-optic sensor head captures the movement of the palm without contact, while the spectrum is displayed live in the software. Ideal for medical technology and biomechanics. [2019 | 0:16 min]
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Modal analysis – disk and impact hammer
Screencast of a modal analysis: A disc is excited using an impact hammer, while the software displays time signals, frequency response functions, and identified modes with their respective frequencies and damping. The mode shapes are animated on the mesh. [2021 | 1:49 min]
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