What IMV Corporation does

IMV Corporation is a Japanese electrodynamic vibration testing and measurement equipment manufacturer, founded in 1957, headquartered in Osaka, and listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE:7762) under President and Representative Director Junpei Kojima (小嶋淳平). The company's product portfolio centers on vibration test systems (A-series for general testing, K-series water-cooled units up to 350kN for large-scale applications, D-series), K2/K2+ digital vibration controllers supporting random/sine/shock/combined-environment waveforms, and a comprehensive accessory ecosystem including piezoelectric accelerometers, portable vibrometers (CardVibro Air2 with WiFi, SmartVibro, Λ-Vibro with edge computing), continuous monitoring systems (VM-9301), and seismometers for infrastructure monitoring. Notable proprietary technologies include the patented energy-efficient ECO Shaker and the IMV Cloud data-management platform introduced circa 2026.

The business model combines multi-stream hardware sales with a global services backbone. Equipment is sold through direct enterprise sales and a network of international distributors serving aerospace (JAXA, satellite manufacturers), automotive (passenger vehicles, EVs, battery systems, motors), electronics, railway, and battery/energy storage customers. Recurring and project-based revenue is generated through 10 test laboratories (7 in Japan, 3 overseas) offering contracted vibration, EMC, seismic, and battery testing under ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation, plus calibration, shaker maintenance, equipment rental, and ISO mechanical condition monitoring certification seminars. Distribution is supported by wholly-owned subsidiaries in Thailand, Vietnam, France, and the United States, 7-language web presence, and an event-led go-to-market motion anchored by Automotive Testing Expo, Space Tech Expo, and similar industrial exhibitions.

Scale signals include 60+ years of continuous operation (60th anniversary celebrated 2017), 30,000+ cumulative contracted test cases since founding, an installed K350 350kN water-cooled large vibration system at the Uenohara Advanced Testing Center, and Japan Resilience Award 2025 recognition for low-cost seismometer technology. The company holds ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation for test labs and ISO 27001 for information security management, and is currently developing the A74 300kN-class vibration testing machine for 2026 release.

Name

IMV Corporation

Legal name

IMV株式会社

Website

https://we-are-imv.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

IMV Corporation (TSE:7762) is a Japanese vibration testing and measurement equipment manufacturer founded in 1957, serving automotive, aerospace, electronics, railway, and battery customers with shakers, controllers, sensors, and 10 accredited test laboratories globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vibration Test and Measurement Equipment

NAICS

Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515), Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Testing Laboratories and Services (541380), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Condition Monitoring & Predictive Maintenance Instrumentation (Vibration/ultrasound, oil analysis sensors, IIoT monitoring) (IMAGAFAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Automotive Diagnostics & Electrical Systems (EDAOAEAB), Motor Encoders, Feedback & Condition Monitoring (Encoders, Vibration, Predictive) (IMAGACAJ), High-Voltage (HV) Safety, Isolation Testing & Compliance Services (TLAKAMAH), Rotating Equipment Inspection & Vibration Diagnostics (Turbines, Compressors, Pumps) (EUAEAHAJ)

Keywords

• Vibration testing equipment
• Electrodynamic shaker systems
• Vibration measurement instruments
• Contract testing services
• Seismic monitoring sensors

Headquarters

HQ city

Osaka

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Vibration Testing Equipment Sales: Sale of electrodynamic shaker systems, vibration controllers, vibration pickups/sensors, seismometers, and related testing equipment. Includes product development, manufacturing, sales, and repair/maintenance services.
2. Contracted Testing Services (Test Lab): Outsourced vibration testing services through 7 domestic and 3 overseas testing facilities. Services include random wave testing, sine wave testing, shock testing, EMC testing, seismic testing, combined environment testing, and battery testing. Company claims 30,000+ test cases completed since founding.
3. Seminars and Training: Vibration testing seminars and ISO mechanical condition monitoring certification courses (vibration specialization). Also includes webinars on automotive EMC testing and technical education.
4. Product Maintenance and Calibration: ISO 17025 certified calibration services, shaker disassembly inspection, power amplifier current/voltage inspection, and ongoing product maintenance support.
5. Equipment Rental: Rental services for vibration testing equipment, providing flexibility for customers with temporary or one-time testing needs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

IMV Corporation manufactures electrodynamic vibration testing systems (shaker systems), digital vibration controllers (K2/K2+), vibration sensors/pickups, portable and permanent vibration measurement instruments, and seismometers. In parallel, the company operates ISO/IEC 17025 accredited test laboratories at 10 locations globally to provide contracted vibration, EMC, seismic, and battery testing services to industrial customers. The offering supports product reliability validation, regulatory compliance, and predictive maintenance for automotive, aerospace, electronics, battery/EV, railway, and infrastructure applications.

Product overview

IMV Corporation provides a comprehensive portfolio of vibration testing and measurement solutions organized around electrodynamic shaker systems paired with K2/K2+ digital controllers for random wave, sine wave, shock, and composite waveform testing. The product ecosystem includes portable vibration measurement instruments (CardVibro Air2 with WiFi connectivity, Λ-Vibro with edge computing, SmartVibro, VM-4431 pocket vibrometer), continuous monitoring systems (VM-9301 multi-channel monitoring), seismic monitoring equipment, and specialized testing devices. Supporting infrastructure includes FA systems for predictive maintenance, test laboratory services across 10 locations (7 domestic, 3 overseas) with ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation, equipment rental, maintenance services, seminars, and cloud-based IMV Cloud platform. The portfolio addresses aerospace, automotive, electronics, transportation, railway, seismic resilience, and battery testing applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IMV Cloud: Cloud-based vibration testing and data management service platform offered by IMV Corporation.

Products and services

• Vibration Testing Systems (A-series, K-series, D-series) Electrodynamic vibration testing systems that generate controlled vibration forces for product reliability testing. Includes A-series for general testing, K-series for large-scale water-cooled applications up to 350kN, and D-series configurations. Systems support horizontal slip tables and various test fixtures for automotive, aerospace, electronics, and battery testing.
• K2/K2+ Vibration Controllers Digital vibration control systems managing random wave, sine wave, shock, and composite waveform testing. K2+ is an upgraded version with enhanced control algorithms and expanded functionality. Includes TCP communication server capability for integration with external systems.
• Vibration Pickups / Sensors Acceleration sensors, velocity sensors, and displacement sensors for measuring vibration characteristics. Includes piezoelectric and electromagnetic sensor types with various frequency ranges and sensitivity levels for industrial and laboratory use.
• CardVibro Air2 Series (VM-2012/VM-2012C) Portable Vibrometer WiFi-enabled portable vibration meter enabling wireless data collection and high-speed data processing. Communicates via Android tablet or smartphone applications (Air2/Air2 Light apps). Features simultaneous acceleration, velocity, and displacement measurement with FFT analysis up to 12,800 lines, designed for field vibration measurement.
• Lambda-Vibro (VM-8018) Vibration Analyzer Advanced vibration measurement and recording system with edge computing for on-device vibration analysis. Records waveform, FFT, and OA (trend) data simultaneously at scheduled intervals. Supports WiFi/Ethernet connectivity and generates CSV format data files; runs on Windows IoT Core for industrial environments.
• SmartVibro (VM-4424H/VM-3024H/VM-7034H) Handheld Vibration Meters Handheld vibration meters with simultaneous acceleration, velocity, and displacement measurement. Features LCD touchscreen interface, FFT analysis, SD card data recording, and Japanese/English language support. Supports ISO-based evaluation criteria for industrial maintenance.
• Seismometers and Seismic Monitoring Systems Earthquake monitoring devices including standard and explosion-proof variants for various environmental conditions. Includes pressure-resistant/dust-proof models for hazardous locations, supporting structural health monitoring and disaster resilience applications.
• VM-9301 Vibration Monitoring System Permanent vibration monitoring system for rotating machinery such as motors, pumps, and blowers. Supports up to 12 channels per system with configurable frequency ranges, measurement ranges, and alarm signal outputs for predictive maintenance.
• Test Lab Contract Testing Services Outsourced testing services with 7 domestic and 3 overseas locations, offering vibration testing (random wave, sine wave, shock), EMC testing, seismic testing, and other environmental tests. Includes ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory with 30,000+ cumulative test cases completed.
• Seminars and Training Vibration testing seminars and ISO mechanical condition monitoring diagnostic technician (vibration) certification training programs, plus technical education content including automotive EMC testing webinars.
• Product Maintenance Services Maintenance services including shaker disassembly inspection, power amplifier current/voltage testing, controller and accelerometer calibration, and ISO 17025 certified calibration for vibration testing equipment.
• Vibration Testing Equipment Rental Rental service for vibration testing equipment, providing temporary access to testing capabilities without capital purchase, suitable for one-time or short-duration testing needs.
• IMV Cloud Platform Cloud-based platform for vibration testing data management and remote monitoring of testing systems, supporting cloud-based services for vibration testing operations.
• K350 Water-Cooled Large Vibration Test System 350kN water-cooled large-scale electrodynamic vibration testing system designed for high-force applications including EV battery/motor vibration endurance testing, vehicle collision evaluation (100G 11msec shock testing), and aerospace satellite testing at 2m x 2m with 3000kg payload capacity.
• FA System (Predictive Maintenance) Factory automation systems for predictive maintenance applications, enabling condition monitoring and early fault detection in industrial machinery through vibration-based diagnostics.
• VM-90A/VM-90M/VM-90D Vibration Switches Compact vibration monitoring switches with alarm functions for automated control when abnormal vibration occurs. VM-90A is standard compact type, VM-90M is analog type, VM-90D provides vibration value identification with alarm signal output.
• Portable Vibrometer VM-4431 Pocket-sized vibration meter conforming to ISO 10816-3:2009 evaluation standards. Features ISO vibration severity assessment with Good/Satisfactory/Alert/Danger indicators for easy diagnostics in field environments.
• Tough Logger TR-1000 Transport Environment Recorder Transport environment recorder for monitoring vibration, temperature, and humidity during shipping. Features 3-axis vibration pickup, simultaneous sampling, USB data transfer, and up to 30 days continuous measurement for shipping damage assessment.
• Insulation Degradation Evaluation Testing Equipment Equipment for evaluating insulation deterioration in electrical components and materials, supporting reliability testing for electrical insulation systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3.5m/s maximum velocity achieved in K350 high-speed shock testing for EV battery evaluation
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)significantStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025IMV is featured in JICA Biz explanatory materials and participated in JICA-organized 'Developing Countries Business Needs Seminar 2025' as a speaker, promoting international business development and overseas expansion support programs.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Thermotron Industries: US manufacturer of environmental test chambers and combined vibration/environmental test systems. Comparable to IMV's combined environment testing services and EV battery testing, particularly for automotive and electronics qualification.

Direct peers

• Data Physics Corporation: US-based manufacturer of electrodynamic shakers, vibration controllers, and signal conditioning equipment. Direct competitor to IMV's A-series and K-series shaker systems, with comparable product positioning in the aerospace and automotive test markets.
• TIRA GmbH: German manufacturer of electrodynamic and mechanical vibration test systems, including large-force shakers and vibration controllers. Direct peer to IMV in shaker manufacturing for automotive, aerospace, and component testing applications.
• MB Dynamics: US-based manufacturer of electrodynamic shakers, vibration controllers, and modal testing systems. Direct competitor in mid-range vibration test equipment with strong presence in automotive NVH and aerospace testing.
• Unholtz-Dickie Corporation: US manufacturer of vibration test equipment including shakers, slip tables, and vibration control systems. Direct peer in vibration testing systems with overlapping customer base in automotive, aerospace, and electronics testing.
• Kistler Group: Swiss manufacturer of dynamic measurement technology including piezoelectric sensors, accelerometers, and vibration monitoring systems. Direct peer in vibration sensors/pickups and condition monitoring, serving overlapping automotive and aerospace customers.
• Hottinger Brüel & Kjær (HBK): HBK (formed by merger of HBM and Brüel & Kjær) is a global leader in sound and vibration measurement and testing. Directly comparable to IMV as a manufacturer of vibration test equipment, controllers, sensors, and providers of testing services across automotive, aerospace, and industrial applications.

Broad incumbents

• MTS Systems (now part of Amphenol): Major global test and measurement company, now part of Amphenol, with broad portfolio in mechanical testing, simulation, and vibration testing. Larger incumbent serving overlapping aerospace, automotive, and industrial markets with a wider range of test solutions.

Regional players

• Suzhou Sushi Testing Instrument Co., Ltd. Chinese manufacturer of vibration test systems and environmental test equipment. Regional Asian competitor with similar product portfolio in shaker systems, serving the Chinese market with cost-competitive offerings.
• ESPEC Corporation: Japanese environmental test chamber manufacturer with global presence. Regional peer in the broader testing equipment space, with overlap in EV battery, automotive electronics, and reliability testing for Japanese and Asian manufacturers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments1 record

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