Mechanical Solutions, Inc. is an engineering and diagnostics company that prevents, pinpoints, and resolves difficult vibration and dynamics problems in critical rotating and reciprocating machinery. Its engineers combine field testing with analytical modeling and practical design recommendations, and have built a 30-year track record around machinery troubleshooting and turbomachinery development. MSI also develops specialized tools such as VibVue motion-magnification software and custom foil bearings, and is CMMC Level 2 certified for work involving controlled defense information.
CMMC Level 2
ERBESSD INSTRUMENTS®With more than four decades devoted to vibration analysis, ERBESSD INSTRUMENTS® is an engineering company known for developing technology that helps maintenance teams understand the health of rotating machinery. Its work spans software and hardware, including the Digivibe MX® platform, while its global operations serve industrial customers through facilities in five countries. ERBESSD INSTRUMENTS® is ISO 9001 certified and maintains sustainability measures such as green-energy systems supplying 80% of the energy used at its facilities.GLENS FALLS, NY
Vibration Specialty CorporationFounded in 1918 by inventor Nicholas W. Akimoff, Philadelphia’s Vibration Specialty Corporation helps industrial operators prevent machinery failures through vibration analysis, predictive maintenance, and precision rotor balancing. Its early work balancing Thomas Edison’s turbines and Henry Ford’s Model T crankshafts grew into modern condition-monitoring technology, including in-house instruments and a substantial portfolio of industrial IoT patents. VSC’s balancing center handles rotors from grams to 20,000 pounds, while its engineers also provide on-site and remote diagnostics for rotating equipment worldwide.PHILADELPHIA, PA
Blade Diagnostics CorporationBorn from Carnegie Mellon University research and based in Pittsburgh, Blade Diagnostics develops diagnostic systems that use vibration data to assess aircraft-engine blades and other critical rotating equipment. Founded by Carnegie Mellon engineering professor Jerry H. Griffin, the company has spent more than 20 years turning research on mistuning and high-cycle fatigue into practical tools, including its SmartBlend® overhaul platform and VibratoryDNA® analytics. Its technology is used by the U.S. Air Force and industry partners to identify damage early, validate repairs, and extend the service life of expensive rotating components.PITTSBURGH, PA
Flexaseal Engineered Seals and Systems, LLCFrom its Vermont headquarters, Flexaseal Engineered Seals and Systems designs and manufactures mechanical seals and engineered seal support systems for rotating equipment in demanding industrial settings. Beyond its U.S.-based manufacturing, the company supports customers worldwide with seal repair, custom engineering, and predictive maintenance services such as motion amplification and laser alignment. Flexaseal holds ISO 9001:2015 certification and has operated in its local community for more than 30 years.ROCHESTER, NY