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Interface load cells, load pins, instrumentation, multi-axis sensors, and torque transducers are top choices for those engaged in highway, roadway, and bridge infrastructure projects and testing. Sensors commonly measure the hardware used for transportation infrastructure products and structures. Driven by increasing industrial...

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Advancing Lithium-Ion Battery Test and Measurement

June 8, 2023

Interface supplies load cells, instrumentation, and multi-axis sensors for testing and performance monitoring of lithium-ion batteries. To achieve the goal of improved and longer-lasting Li-ion batteries, accurate force measurement testing is needed to confirm performance, capacity, safety and fatigue. Force testing is done on the battery itself and is used for various stages within the R&D and manufacturing processes.

A Promising Future in Measurement and Analysis Using Multi-Axis Sensors

June 6, 2023

Interface multi-axis load cells provide a multitude of benefits. The top reason to use multi-axis sensors is to get more measurement data. Interface 2, 3 or 6-Axis load cells enable engineers, prooduct designers and test professionals to capture forces along multiple directions simultaneously. This capability is particularly beneficial when dealing with complex and multidirectional forces, which are common in robotics, space projects, virtual reality, motion tracking, navigation systems, and inventive consumer products.

Faces of Interface Featuring Lauren O’Hagan

June 1, 2023

Faces of Interface features Lauren O'Hagan, an integral member of the sales and marketing team who brings her creative flair and hunger for learning all about the world of force measurement. In her role as Interface’s Multimedia Specialist, Lauren is responsible for Interface’s creative asset design and development, including brochures, animations, infographics, and application notes. She also manages web development tasks. She is constantly exploring ways to share Interface's story.

Interface Powers Smart Transportation Solutions

May 30, 2023

Smart transportation uses Interface transducers to measure force, torque, or weight. Our load cells, torque transducers, scales, load pins, tension links, and multi-axis sensors provide vital force, torque and weight measurement data in the design, development, testing and performance monitoring of various smart transportation systems and components. Our products are used in smart transportation for cargo weighing, railway monitoring, EV structural tests, automotive components, and transportation infrastructure projects.

Rod End Load Cells 101

May 25, 2023

Rod end load cells are designed to measure the tension and compression forces applied to a rod or similar structure. This type of load cell consists of a rod with a threaded connector. The load cell's strain gage measures the deformation caused by the applied force. Interface Rod End Load Cells including our REC and WMC models, utilize proprietary temperature compensated strain gages for high-accuracy measurement. Rod End Load Cells 101 shares the benefits, common applications and available products for this style of high-accuracy load cell.

Testing Labs Choose Interface High Accuracy Products

May 23, 2023

Testing labs choose Interface test and measurement solutions. We supply lab engineers with high-accuracy load cells, calibration-grade equipment, load frames and test stands, plus instrumentation used to complete rigid test requirements. Interface is the top provider of test and measurement products used for structural and material testing, static and fatigue testing, torsion effects, tension tests, calibration testing, and environmental testing

Richard F. Caris Charitable Trust II Congratulates ISEF 2023 Winners

May 22, 2023

The Richard F. Caris Charitable Trust II is a proud sponsor of the Society for Science and 2023 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair. Richard F. Caris 55 founded Interface, Inc., years ago. Congratulations to the 2023 ISEF Physics and Astronomy, sponsored by Richard F. Caris Charitable Trust II, winners Alexander Plekhanov and Kaitlyn Wang. We celebrate all participants, finalists, and ISEF 2023 winners who serve as catalysts for the transformative change required to enhance the well-being of individuals, society, and the planet.

The Rise in Digital Force Measurement Solutions

May 18, 2023

Digital measurement solutions have come a long way and are growing in use and popularity due to overall trends towards digital transformation and modernization of testing labs. Interface offers a host of digital instrumentation solutions and complete digital systems to easily integrate into your existing test infrastructure. The Interface Instrumentation Selection Guide is a useful resource to help in the selection of digital equipment.

Torque Transducers and Couplings are the Perfect Pairing

May 17, 2023

A torque transducer coupling is a specific coupling designed to facilitate the connection and torque measurement between a torque transducer and a rotating shaft, providing accurate and reliable torque data. Whenever you are selecting an Interface torque transducer, be sure to request or add the Interface couplings that are designed for that specific transducer model. It is especially important to review the couplings features that pairs with your specific transducer. They are designed to work together, and you risk any problems or potential transducer failure.

Innovative Interface Lifting Solutions

May 11, 2023

Interface lifting solutions are utilized to accurately measure the weight or force being exerted on the lifting equipment. Our lload cells, load pins, tension links, wireless technologies are integrated into cranes, hoists, and lifting devices to provide precise load measurements. Interface lifting solutions apply to equipment and machines used at construction sites, warehouses, manufacturing facilities, transportation locations, healthcare facilities, and maritime docks. Lifting applications can vary, such as loading and unloading goods, positioning heavy equipment or machinery, transferring patients in healthcare settings, or lifting materials for construction purposes.

Shunt Calibration Resistors 101

May 10, 2023

Interface shunt calibration resistors, known as RCAL Resistors, are an accessory product. A shunt calibration resistor is a resistor that is connected in parallel with a measurement instrument to provide a known resistance value. The purpose of the shunt cal resistor is to calibrate the instrument to accurately measure the current passing through it. Shunt calibration resistors are often used with load cells to improve the accuracy and reliability of their measurements.

Introducing Interface Load Cell Selection Guides

May 9, 2023

Interface guides assist you in choosing the best products based on your exact test and measurement requirements. The Interface Load Cell Selection Guide and Interface Mini™ Load Cell Selection Guide offer a simple drop down menu for filtering the characteristics and model options of our extensive line of load cells. The guide offers a checklist for specific features for you to select based your application and the environment in which you are utilizing the devices for testing and monitoring. Every guide also includes references and support resources to help guide you in finding the right solution.

Load Cells Versus Piezoelectric Sensors

May 4, 2023

Load cells and piezoelectric sensors are used in all types of measurement applications. Interface load cells measure the amount of force or weight being applied to them. The amount of force is numerated by the capacity of the model design, such as 50lbf (pounds-force) or 5kN (kilonewton). Piezoelectric sensors work on the principle of piezoelectricity. They are made of materials that generate an electric charge in response to mechanical stress, such as pressure or vibration.

Interface and Testing Lab Applications

May 2, 2023

Throughout the Test and Measurement industry, there are several different classifications and testing lab types. Each of these different testing labs provide unique equipment for different forms of testing depending on the application, system or component. Interface offers one of the most diverse force, torque, and weight related force sensor product lines in the market. It is why labs prefer Interface. In addition to our expanding line of data acquisition systems, software and accessories, T&M engineers and lab pros find Interface as a one-stop-shop for simple and complex testing projects.

Tension Load Cells 101

April 27, 2023

Interface tension load cell are a type of force sensor used to measure tensile forces in materials, structures, or machines. They are used to measure the maximum load that a material can support without fracture when being pulled or stretched under the applied load. With our proprietary strain gages manufactured inside the load cell sensor, it measures the deformation and converts it into an electrical signal.

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How Sensor Technologies Help Build Better Highways, Bridges, and Roadways

Advancing Lithium-Ion Battery Test and Measurement

A Promising Future in Measurement and Analysis Using Multi-Axis Sensors

Faces of Interface Featuring Lauren O’Hagan

Interface Powers Smart Transportation Solutions

Rod End Load Cells 101

Testing Labs Choose Interface High Accuracy Products

Richard F. Caris Charitable Trust II Congratulates ISEF 2023 Winners

The Rise in Digital Force Measurement Solutions

Torque Transducers and Couplings are the Perfect Pairing

Innovative Interface Lifting Solutions

Shunt Calibration Resistors 101

Introducing Interface Load Cell Selection Guides

Load Cells Versus Piezoelectric Sensors

Interface and Testing Lab Applications

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