WaveCam Motion Amplification & Full-Field ODS Software

Professional Video Vibration Analysis Technology

WaveCam is an advanced motion amplification and video vibration analysis software solution designed to help engineers, maintenance teams, vibration specialists, and technical service providers visualize subtle motion that is normally invisible to the human eye.

Instead of relying only on traditional point-based measurements, WaveCam uses video to reveal how machinery, structures, and components move under real operating conditions. This makes it easier to understand vibration behavior, identify abnormal movement patterns, and support faster root cause analysis.

WaveCam is especially valuable for rotating machinery, structural dynamics, predictive maintenance, troubleshooting, and engineering validation workflows where seeing the movement can provide a major advantage.

Video vibration analysis of pump and motor assembly using WaveCam technology

Advance Vibration Technology

WaveCam combines motion amplification, video vibration analysis, and full-field ODS visualization to make hidden vibration visible. It helps users identify movement patterns, vibration hotspots, resonance-related behavior, and structural response without the complexity of traditional multi-sensor setups. This gives engineers and maintenance teams a faster and more intuitive way to understand how equipment is really moving.

Why Choose WaveCam?

  • Motion Amplification

    Reveal vibration patterns and subtle motion that are too small to see with the naked eye.

  • Full-Field ODS

    Visualize how the visible structure moves during operation, rather than relying on only a few measurement points.

  • Non-Contact

    Analyze vibration without attaching sensors to every surface or component.

Technical Specifications & System Details

Software Specifications

  • Frequency range: 0 – 20 kHz
  • Minimum displacement: 100 nm (at 1 m with 50 mm lens)
  • Supported video file formats: avi, m4v, mj2, mov, mp4, mpg, wmv
  • Supported image file formats: dng, png, jpg, bmp, tif, tiff

Data Analysis Capabilities

WaveCam supports advanced vibration analysis in both the time and frequency domains, including:

  • Frequency Operational Deflection Shapes (ODS)
  • Time Operational Deflection Shapes (ODS)
  • Operational Modal Analysis (OMA) / full-field modal analysis

This makes it suitable for rotating machinery diagnostics, structural dynamics, troubleshooting, and predictive maintenance workflows.

Signal Analysis Features

WaveCam includes:

  • Time waveforms
  • Spectra (overall and per point / per pixel depending on workflow)
  • Spectrograms
  • RMS, peak-to-peak, and maximum values (web page listing)
  • Reference signal import (UFF) (web page listing)
  • Unit conversion between displacement / velocity / acceleration (datasheet)

These tools support both fast visual diagnostics and deeper engineering analysis.

Motion Visualization & ODS Features

WaveCam provides advanced visualization tools including:

  • Color-coded motion maps
  • Amplitude visualization
  • Phase angle visualization
  • Single-frequency animations
  • Full-range / overall motion animations
  • Sensor point visualization with arrows
  • Animated ODS results for presentations and reporting

This is one of the strongest advantages of WaveCam for troubleshooting and communicating vibration behavior clearly.

Frequency Filtering & Spectrogram Tools

WaveCam includes built-in filtering and spectrogram tools such as:

  • Bandpass filters
  • Bandstop filters
  • Low-pass filters
  • High-pass filters
  • Combination of multiple filter types
  • Direct application of filters to motion visualizations
  • Adjustable spectrogram window type and size
  • Overlap settings

These features help isolate the vibration modes or frequency bands most relevant to the diagnosis.

Data Export Options

WaveCam supports export of:

  • Waveforms: csv, uff, png
  • Spectra: csv, uff, png
  • Mode shapes: uff (for comparison with simulation / WaveSim workflows)
  • Animation videos: avi, mp4
  • Full-field modal and operating deflection data (web page listing)

This makes it useful for engineering reports, customer presentations, and simulation comparison

Video Pre-Processing Tools

Built-in pre-processing features include:

  • Video player
  • Cropping
  • Trimming
  • Rotating
  • View point conversion
  • Time cutting
  • Spatial filtering
  • Pre-validation tools (including heat map view)
  • Contour enhancement for improved tracking of small geometric features (datasheet)

These tools help improve tracking quality and prepare recordings for more accurate analysis.

Batch Processing

WaveCam includes batch workflow capabilities such as:

  • User-defined analysis configurations
  • Sequential / automated batch processing
  • User-configured analysis batches

This is especially useful for repeatable test setups, engineering labs, and scalable diagnostic workflows.

Camera Requirements

WaveCam is a camera-independent platform, not a closed camera system.


General camera guidance:

  • Supports uncompressed video files for vibration data extraction
  • Can work with high-speed cameras
  • Can also work with smartphone cameras for suitable low-frequency applications
  • Camera selection depends on:
    *required frame rate
    *target frequency range
    *lighting conditions
    *resolution
    *lens setup
    *object size and distance

This gives users the flexibility to start with practical setups and scale into more advanced systems when needed.

No Special Camera Required

One of the biggest advantages of WaveCam is flexibility. Unlike closed hardware systems, WaveCam is designed as a camera-independent platform, which means you are not locked into a single proprietary camera.

For many applications, you do not need a special dedicated camera to get started. Depending on the vibration problem, recording conditions, and frequency range involved, users may work with anything from practical field video capture to more advanced high-speed camera setups.

This makes WaveCam a much more scalable and cost-effective solution for companies that want to adopt motion amplification and video vibration analysis without immediately investing in a fixed camera platform.

In simple terms:

you don’t buy a camera system first — you solve the vibration problem with the right camera for the task.

Motion amplification software analyzing vibration on industrial rotating equipment

Choose Software Only or a Complete Camera + Software PackageText

WaveCam is designed as a camera-independent platform, which means many users can start with existing video equipment when the application allows. For customers who need a complete ready-to-use solution, G&M Mechanical Engineering can also provide camera options for WaveCam workflows, including setups better suited for higher-speed, higher-frequency, or more demanding measurements.

This gives clients the flexibility to choose the best path for their application:

Software only for teams using an existing camera
Software + camera package for a more complete turnkey solution
Guidance on the right camera setup based on frequency range, frame rate, lighting, and measurement goals

Whether you need a practical entry point or a more advanced setup, G&M can help you select the right combination for reliable motion amplification and video vibration analysis.

Ideal Applications

Rotating Machinery

Motors, pumps, fans, turbines, gearboxes, compressors, engines, blowers, and coupled drive systems.

Predictive Maintenance

Baseline condition reviews, recurring vibration issues, fault detection, downtime reduction, and maintenance planning

Structural Dynamics

Frames, supports, buildings, bridges, wind turbines, and dynamic structural evaluations.

R&D and Quality

Design validation, troubleshooting, vibration optimization, engineering testing, and product development.

Authorized U.S. Sales Agent for GFAI Tech

G&M Mechanical Engineering is an authorized sales agent in the United States for GFAI Tech, offering WaveCam and advanced motion amplification solutions for marine, industrial, and structural vibration applications.

When you work with G&M, you get more than access to software. You gain a U.S.-based technical partner with real-world experience in vibration analysis, alignment, balancing, and rotating equipment diagnostics. We help clients evaluate the right application, discuss the best setup, and support both software and hardware solutions based on the specific vibration problem.

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