Vibration Field Data Measurement

Data Recording and Analysis

Smithers Pira owns and operates numerous state of art vibration and shock data recorders from the leading distribution data acquisition system suppliers. In addition Smithers Pira has supported clients with development and use of their own data recording systems, from off-the shelf data recorders to more complex tailored real-time data capture systems involving remote accelerometer and multi-channel and vehicle position recording. Smithers Pira is also experienced in capturing and analyzing climatic data using remote recorders.

See below for examples of data recording projects

Smithers Pira's Field Data Recording Expertise

• Planning field data recording projects (where and when to record)
• Communication of project objectives to gain supply chain buy-in
• Setting up data recorders to gather appropriate and meaningful data
• Managing or undertaking field data gathering in developed regions as well as developing regions (Asia, Latin America, Africa)
• Intelligent data analysis and interpretation using the latest techniques and research findings.

Smithers Pira regularly presents on field data collection, data analysis and application at internationally recognized packaging, logistics and testing events around the world (including ISTA's Transport Packaging Forum in the US; ISTA's Field Data Workshops in the US and Europe; and the IAPRI packaging research events held annually). Our expertise in field data measurement has been used by leading brand owners in support of developing in-house transit tests and development of ground breaking tests for emerging markets.

Please see our Advanced Distribution Testing Knowledge page and our Package Vibration and Shock Testing page for more information on knowldge and capabilities.

Vibration Recording and Lab Simulation Research

Smithers Pira has initiated and is sponsoring a PhD program in the UK with Bath University to look at vibration measurement and laboratory simulation using real time data capture and reproduction, with the objective to deliver accelerated testing procedures for road shipment, but overcoming the shortcomings associated with random vibration testing. Please see our Advanced Distribution Testing Knowledge page for further details.

Example Field Data Recording Projects

• Field vibration measurement during distribution of fragile integrated circuit (IC) test equipment - data was used to evaluate packaging performance and determine confidence level provided by existing laboratory test specification
• Shock, vibration and temperature measurement of fragile food products - data was used to benchmark existing package performance and determine feasibility of new packaging components and methods
• Development and execution of controlled shipment to benchmark protective performance of re-usable package for high value semiconductor manufacturing equipment
• Journey data recording project throughout Eastern Europe as part of development of tailored test methods for assessment of innovative personal care products
• Journey recording from Europe to the Far East in support of a damage reduction project for high value child healthcare products
• Thermal and climatic data recording for a moisture sensitive detergent product being shipped from Europe to Asia
• Vibration monitoring of new distribution chains in order ensure successful market entry for consumer electronics product.