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Force Measurement Enables Precision Drone Aerial Displays

July 4, 2023

Interface force measurement solutions are used in designing and evaluating areial displays drones for launch, precision movements, lighting effects and descent. Interface products are used by drone manufacturers to design these flying machines to conduct different tasks. Interface sensors are used in testing motor torque and evaluating center of balance.

Understanding GUM and Measurement Uncertainty

June 29, 2023

GUM, the Guide to the Expression of Uncertainty in Measurement, defines terms and concepts related to uncertainty. GUM describes methods for uncertainty calculation, and offers guidance for reporting and the documentation of uncertainties in measurement results. Interface knows that understanding GUM and the adherence to good test and measurement practices are essential to minimize uncertainties and ensure reliable measurement results for every application. In addition, reducing uncertainty with regular calibration of testing devices and proper maintenance of the equipment go hand-in-hand with GUM.

Signal Conditioners 101

June 27, 2023

Interface Signal Conditioners are used with a wide range of load cell and force measurement devices. Transducers convert force or weight into an electrical signal. The output signal of a load cell is typically in the form of a small electrical voltage that is proportional to the applied force. Primary features of signal conditioners include amplification, filtering, isolation, and linearization. As detailed in Signal Conditioners 101, it can perform various functions depending on the specific application and the type of signals.

Interface New Product Releases Summer 2023

June 22, 2023

Interface new product releases of Summer 2023 include digital instrumentation, wireless load cells, couplings for torque transducers, multi-axis sensor instruments and options for IO-Link and 3-Wire Amplifiers. Celebrating 55 years, Interface offers more than 35,000 products for test and measurement.

Interface Solutions for Structural Testing

June 20, 2023

Structural testing labs use Interface force measurment solutions to perform tensile, compression, bending, fatigue and hardness testing on materials, components, or assemblies. Structural tests are used for measuring tension of push and pull forces, design proofing, and lifecycle fatigue validation. Each of these tests plays a critical role in verifying the quality and safety of a product, component or materialss. Each of these tests relies upon high accuracy force measurement sensor technologies form Interface.

Unlocking the Power of DAQ Webinar Recap

June 19, 2023

Interface hosted a technical seminar on the topic of data acquisition systems. With the demands for more data and faster processing with requirements…

Heavy Truck Test and Measurement Solutions

June 15, 2023

Interface devices are commonly used in heavy-duty truck design and testing for various purposes, from structural to aerodynamic testing. Manufacturers use our load cells, torque transducers and instrumentation in testing labs to ensure vehicles meet regulatory and performance standards. Component and parts makers utilize our sensors and instrumentation for research, design, development and production, whether they are making brake pedals or tires.

Rigging Engineers Choose Interface Measurement Solutions

June 13, 2023

Interface supports rigging engineers who design, plan, and oversee the rigging of heavy loads by providing high accuracy measurement solutions. The use of load cells to measure the weight of heavy loads, such as cranes, ships, rockets, theater equipment and machinery is on the rise. Rigging engineers use the data from load cells, load pins, load shackles, and tension links to ensure that the loads are not overloaded and that the rigging systems are properly designed for each use case. This often requires pairing the high accuracy sensor with instrumentation, and for versatility wireless telemetry systems are useful for rigging engineers.

Interface Acquires LCM Systems

June 12, 2023

Interface, Inc. is the world’s trusted leader in technology, design, and manufacturing of force measurement products. We are pleased to announce that we have recently acquired LCM Systems Ltd, a market leader in specialized load measurement solutions utilized across industries by customers worldwide. The acquisition of LCM Systems accelerates Interface’s growth in global test and measurement by adding critical engineering and manufacturing expertise with an international presence. Interface has been a long-time partner of LCM Systems. Working together to supply high-accuracy and quality measurement solutions to Interface customers, we both understand that the market is growing and dependent on LCM's expertise and manufactured products, including load pins, load shackles, tension links and specialized measurement sensor solutions.

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

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Force Measurement Enables Precision Drone Aerial Displays

Understanding GUM and Measurement Uncertainty

Signal Conditioners 101

Interface New Product Releases Summer 2023

Interface Solutions for Structural Testing

Unlocking the Power of DAQ Webinar Recap

Heavy Truck Test and Measurement Solutions

Rigging Engineers Choose Interface Measurement Solutions

Interface Acquires LCM Systems

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

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