SHEBOYGAN, WIS. February 12, 2024 – A new manufacturing agreement with Blitz Proto has put Sheboygan, Wis.-based VibeTech on track to begin production of its new portable therapeutic vibration device – the VibeTech 3.

Conceptualized in 2001 under the vision and leadership of CEO and Founder Jeff Leismer, VibeTech is intensely focused on the development of therapeutic vibration technology dedicated to helping older adults in reducing falls and increasing their level of mobility.

After producing the VibeTech 1, VibeTech 2 and VibeSitePRO therapeutic vibration devices in recent years, Leismer and Blitz Proto President Beau-James joined forces in 2023 in an effort to jump start production of the new VibeTech 3 portable therapeutic vibration device.

“Blitz Proto started working on design cost reductions for the VibeTech 3 in 2023,” Leismer said. “We engaged them in engineering redesign when it became apparent that engineering updates were required to accommodate changes in critical parts that became unavailable. [Blitz Proto President] Beau-James Erion is the one who spearheaded the manufacturing cost reductions that enable the VibeTech 3 to be sold at roughly half the price of what we previously expected.

“They are now working on completing the first production prototype VibeTech 3,” he said. “We anticipate a first batch of production devices from Blitz Proto at the end of March.”

Erion says Blitz Proto has relished the opportunity to offer design and engineering assistance in collaborating with Leismer and VibeTech on a more cost-effective version of the VibeTech 3.

“Blitz Proto specializes in prototype design and engineering,” Erion said. “We provide 3-D printing, machining and a combination of prototyping services to produce products such as the VibeTech 3, which require prototype design and implementation for new or existing concepts while utilizing additional resources and expertise to get to the manufacturing stage. We also specialize in custom lighting solutions, automotive design and electronics.”

According to Erion, aligning with VibeTech provides a perfect fit for Blitz Proto, which is headquartered in Farmington Hills, Mich.

“We started working with Jeff on electronics CM [configuration management],” Erion said. “Through that, VibeTech discovered we have more capabilities than just mechanical design services.

“Both Jeff and I have strong ideals in common regarding the development of products, as well as complementary skill sets and knowledge, which made the idea of working together even more appealing,” he said. “I was initially drawn to VibeTech’s strong sense of moral fiber. It is simply a good idea for Blitz Proto to work with VibeTech. We want to help make the VibeTech 3 a reality.”

The upcoming year promises to be a busy one for VibeTech and Blitz Proto as they collaborate to bring the VibeTech 3 to the final production stage.

“We have been engaging with VibeTech in research and design activities and are finishing next generation units for release this year,” Erion said. “We are ramping up our production plans and procedures, as well as expanding facilities and equipment as necessary to both meet the needs of VibeTech and the demand for VibeTech products.

“So far we have struck an efficient balance between engineering and cost-effective design,” he said. “We have been working with both of our resources to ensure sustainable design at a price point that can satisfy our customers in a very demanding industry.”

Leismer is eager to see VibeTech’s alliance with Blitz Proto come to full fruition in 2024.

“I'm delighted to work with Blitz Proto because not only did they dramatically reduce production costs while at the same time enhancing the VibeTech 3's quality and functionality, but they also treat me and the VibeTech team like family,” Leismer said. “Their team is a highly creative, uniquely innovative and a technologically savvy bunch, so VibeTech fits right in.”

Erion is equally enthusiastic about the potential growth and development of the Blitz Proto-VibeTech collaboration.

“Working with VibeTech has been a refreshing experience,” Erion said. “We are mixing the brute force of intellectual capability, talent and clear vision for the future. It is exciting to work with a group with similar values, motility and veracity.”

More information on VibeTech can be found at www.vibetechglobal.com.

For more details on Blitz Proto’s partnership with VibeTech, visit www.blitzproto.com/vibetech/.

ABOUT VIBETECH

VibeTech is a NASA Spinoff medical device company located in Sheboygan, Wis. The FDA-listed, patented therapeutic vibration technology is designed to treat individuals with muscle weakness, impaired balance, reduced mobility and pain. It does this conveniently from the comfort of a chair or wheelchair, with or without the user putting forth effort. This solution maximizes efficiencies of care staff by engaging family members where possible to improve outcomes and provide a rewarding, interactive, engaging experience to all. The immediate and long-term benefits of treatment which have been observed and published are unprecedented in the senior living industry, because the age and frailty of VibeTech’s end users typically precludes the reversal of atrophy, decline and pain experienced even when receiving standard care. Over 20,000 Medicare and insurance reimbursed treatments have been provided safely to date, bolstering the company’s goal of establishing the new standard of care for older adults most at risk of falls and fall-related injuries.

For more information on VibeTech, visit www.vibetechglobal.com.

ABOUT BLITZ PROTO

Blitz Proto was founded in 2022 by engineers with a vision of innovating the prototype service market in Southeast Michigan. Blitz Proto opened its current location in Farmington Hills, Mich. in March 2023. With the purpose of meeting the prototyping needs of local and national customers, Blitz Proto is committed to providing full-service prototype support across industries. With expertise in design and engineering, Blitz Proto is able to take a prototype from an idea to a production part with full service, including CAD designs and 3D models to initiate proof of concept. Blitz Proto’s partners bring years of conventional and CNC milling experience. Manufacturing capabilities are specifically designed for high-speed machining of smaller components, while implementing a number of work holding and material management strategies that also contribute to the overall process efficiency.

For more information on Blitz Proto, visit www.blitzproto.com.