IMV America, Inc. of Holland, Michigan, has made an in-kind gift to the Michigan State University School of Packaging for equipment to aid in teaching and researching real-world solutions to packaging products.

A custom-built, unique multi-axis vibration system will be donated to the school for students and researchers to test and study the effects of vibration during product shipping. A vibration test system simulates the types of vibrations packages endure during handling, transportation and shipping. Traditional vibration tables are limited to a single vertical motion, but the IMV multi-axis system more accurately simulates complex motions such as pitch and roll.

“This partnership with IMV re-establishes the School of Packaging as the pre-eminent thought leader in shock and vibration research and teaching,” said Matt Daum, director of the MSU School of Packaging. “Multi-axis vibration research will drive the next wave of transportation packaging innovation. This gift builds on the School’s legacy of developing cutting-edge distribution research, by bringing together state-of-the-art test equipment and unique faculty expertise. We look forward to advancing this field of packaging with our industry and trade organization partners.”

This commitment from IMV helps to modernize the MSU School of Packaging technology and teaching equipment, part of a multi-million-dollar project to renovate the building. Last updated in 1986, the newly upgraded facility will help MSU remain a leader in the packaging field. Learn more about the Packaging Building Renovation.

The Packaging Building Renovation will help transform teaching and learning methods at MSU. This includes flexible classrooms that encourage collaboration and integrate technology seamlessly, spaces that invite industry to engage and enhance the student experience and attract faculty with the proper space and tools to conduct world-class leading research.

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