vibration

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TK Elevator of Germany, meanwhile, has a 807-foot tower in Rottweil, where engineers run high-speed trials and simulate real-world forces like building sway and vibration.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

This included strapping the sensors to a vibration table and giving them a solid shake to make sure they could handle the G-forces.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

Potential uses include micro and nanoelectromechanical systems, where wear limits device lifespan, as well as magnetic bearings, vibration isolation systems, and ultra-thin magnetic materials where motion and magnetism are closely linked.

From Science Daily • Mar. 22, 2026

Thomson said that the source of the crack was "vibration through the hull caused when the ship went astern."

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

Both of our hands are still on the metal cylinder when there’s a slight vibration.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins