Acoustic Research Systems (ARS) will be attending and presenting at the 2026 edition of IMAC (International Modal Analysis Conference), taking place January 19–22, 2026, at the Riviera Resort & Spa Palm Springs.

IMAC is a long-standing, community-driven forum dedicated to structural dynamics, bringing together engineers, researchers, and industry practitioners to share practical insight and emerging methods. Known for its collaborative atmosphere, IMAC provides an ideal setting for in-depth technical discussion where presenters, exhibitors, and attendees exchange ideas that help shape the year ahead in dynamics, testing, and analysis.

Technical Paper Presentation

ARS’s IMAC 2026 presentation explores advanced excitation strategies for modal survey testing, including the use of acoustic excitation alongside conventional methods to address dynamic testing challenges such as mass loading and accessibility.

Paper Title
Modal Survey Testing Using Combined Acoustic and Conventional Excitation Techniques

• Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2026
• Time: 20 AM – 9:40 AM
• Venue: Royal 1

Contributing Authors & Affiliations:

• Dale Schick from ARS.
• Kevin Napolitano and Michael Yang from ATA Engineering.
• David Kimpton  from Northrop Grumman.

Connecting at IMAC 2026

ARS looks forward to engaging with the IMAC community throughout the conference, connecting with peers, collaborators, and program teams to discuss evolving needs in structural dynamics testing and integrated test strategies.

If you’re attending IMAC 2026, we welcome the opportunity to connect and continue the conversation around efficient, scalable approaches to modal survey testing.

Learn more about ARS and our work in dynamics testing on our website and explore our recent technical contributions from across the aerospace testing community.