As the demands for test and measurement continue to evolve, so does the technology needed to support it. The future of force is here. Requirements for supporting more data, embedding precision sensors into innovative products, and utilizing wireless and digital for the IoT and industrial automation markets are happening now. This requires advancements in products and capabilities, a commitment that Interface has long-held as the leader in force measurement.
As design houses, machine builders, engineers, testing labs, and manufacturers are expressing new requirements for load cells, torque transducers, and specialized custom products, we continue to look ahead to see what is next. In this new Metrology News article, Ted Larson highlights some of these trends and how Interface is
focusing on new product development and advancements.
How can new force measurement technologies improve your project outcomes or enhance your product? Here are some quick tips from our experts:
In evaluating your options, determine the type of data collection you need. What are the benefits of fast versus high-resolution?
How can wireless data transmission, connected devices, multi-axis sensors, and advanced instrumentation improve testing efficiencies and project outcomes?
Have you planned for everything you need for your force measurement system integration?
Contact our experienced Interface network of Application Engineers when selecting from our catalog of thousands of standard products or to determine if a custom solution is the best option to meet your exact specifications.
Interface Intrinsically Safe and Ex Rated Products
Interface Ex Rated Load Cells, also known as Interface Intrinsically Safe Products, are specialized load cells and force measurement solutions designed and manufactured so that the materials and electronic components are safe for use in hazardous gas and dust environments when installed per applicable installation instructions.
Interface Load Button Load Cells are compact strain gauge-based sensors used in a wide variety of applications. The Interface standard LBM and LBS Load Button Load Cells can fulfill the need for compression force measurements at a very respectable precision level for most applications. To see the complete product line and learn about use cases, visit here.
Industrial Automation and Robotics Applications
Interface plays a critical role in robotics and industrial automation by providing our customers with highly accurate load cells and torque transducers to measure and collect data on the force and torque that these machines are exerting. From Multi-Axis
Sensorsused in robotic arm tests to automotive T&M projects, read about these applications here.
EXTRA, EXTRA!
Don’t miss out on our latest Faces of Interface feature where we highlight our head of Custom Solutions and Services, Ken Bishop. Learn more about his experience in the sensor world by clicking here. And read our story about a torque transducer and ventilator coming together during COVID-19.
