5/17/18 – Vibrant has earned a Matching Grant from the New Mexico Small Business Innovation Research (NMSBIR) program. The $100,000 grant will complement an Air Force Phase II SBIR project, currently underway, for a novel aircraft wheel and bolt inspection approach designed to increase Air Force mission readiness while saving millions of dollars.
4/27/18 – Vibrant’s engineering manager, Eric Biedermann, presented the latest developments in validation of PCRT modeling at this year’s Propulsion Safety and Sustainment Conference (PS&S) in Jacksonville, FL. PS&S seeks to transition existing and emerging technologies to solve issues with turbine engine safety, readiness, reliability, and sustainment. The conference, hosted by Universal Technology Corporation, features presentations from many leading engine manufacturers and maintainers.
1/22/18 – Vibrant Corporation is welcoming Patricia Knighten as its new Director of Business Development today. Ms. Knighten brings over thirty years of business development, strategic planning, and partner development that includes an extensive history with emerging technologies and with Department of Defense (DOD) related projects. Her accomplishments, experience, and skills will serve as a tremendous asset to Vibrant.
12/11/17 – Vibrant Corporation announced today that it has named Christiane Bougen as VP of Finance and Administration. Mrs. Bougen brings over twenty years of financial controlling, human resources direction, and executive management. She also has an extensive background in Department of Defense (DOD) contracting, something Vibrant is eager to leverage. Her experience and knowledge will be a great addition to the Vibrant Team.
1/15/18 – Vibrant is growing! Vibrant has grown by a factor of two since the 2014 and relocation into a new facility was a must. Situated in a bustling commercial zone in Albuquerque’s North Valley just a half mile north of its old facility, Vibrant’s new headquarters offers significant room to grow. The 8,100 sq. ft. building accommodates Vibrant’s staff and equipment for its engineering, testing services, and production operations and Vibrant’s growth isn’t done yet. In August 2018, Vibrant will occupy the second suite of its new building, adding another 4,200 square feet of office space.
1/2/18 – Alexander MacKellar has joined Vibrant as a Manufacturing Technician. In his new role he will assist in design and fabrication of fixtures for Process Compensated Resonance Testing (PCRT). Mr. MacKellar holds an Associate Degree in Metals Technology from Central New Mexico Community College and has over a decade of experience in manufacturing and machining.
11/1/17 – Paul Bocionek has joined the growing Vibrant GmbH Team as an Application Engineer. Mr. Bocionek will create and implement Process Compensated Resonance Testing (PCRT) solutions for customers and support the design, construction and implementation of PCRT systems. Mr. Bocionek brings experience in quality control applications and has a Master’s Degree in Mechatronics Engineering from the Technische Hochshul Mittelhessen (THM) Friedberg.
10/20/17 – Vibrant Corporation continues to make waves in the New Mexico business community, with two recognitions by Albuquerque Business First Magazine. Albuquerque Business First ranked Vibrant Corporation #9 on its list of largest Aerospace and Aviation Companies in New Mexico, a list that includes industry heavyweights like The Boeing Company. The industry-specific recognition came shortly after Vibrant was honored for the third consecutive year in Business First’s Fastest Growing Companies, which awarded the top 29 New Mexico companies by revenue growth from 2014-2016. In that period, Vibrant revenues grew 10.98%.
8/15/17 – Tanja Poehlmann has joined Vibrant GmbH as Office Manager and is responsible for the administrative activities of the company. Ms. Poehlmann is a state-certified foreign language secretary with almost 20 years of experience in management assistance.
8/1/17 – Vibrant’s European division is welcoming a new Application Engineer. Alejandro Ruiz Merino will create and implement Process Compensated Resonance Testing (PCRT) solutions for customers and support customer acquisition work. Mr. Ruiz Merino has a Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Madrid and a Master of Business Administration from Instituto de Empresa Business School.