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INTERFACE, INC., NAMES GREG ADAMS AS CEO

Scottsdale, AZ- January 27, 2020 – Interface, Inc., the leader in force measurement solutions today announced the appointment of Greg Adams to the position of chief executive officer. As CEO, Adams will be responsible for driving growth for Interface across key served and targeted market segments.

Cathy Caris and Sherry Cowan, co-owners whose father founded Interface, announced to the employees today of the change.

“We are very proud of what Interface has accomplished over its 50 plus year history,” commented Caris and Cowan. “In the past few years, we have made progress on several important fronts deepening our operational bench and new product development. We are confident that this work provides a foundation for Interface to begin optimizing to its full potential. The company is fortunate to have Greg as its new CEO and is looking forward to beginning the new fiscal year under his leadership.”

This appointment follows the departure of Joel Strom who has served as CEO for the past four years.

“We thank Joel for his years of hard work and contribution to progress at Interface,” commented Caris and Cowan. “We wish him the best in future endeavors.”

Adams joins Interface from MGS Mfg Group where he served as chief executive officer. During his tenure, MGS attained record results while solidifying its position in key healthcare and precision industrial segments. Prior to MGS, he served as CEO of Tenere Inc, which roughly doubled in size through organic growth, expansion to Mexico and several tuck-in acquisitions. Adams joined Tenere from Nypro Inc., which was one of the country’s largest employee-owned manufacturers. He served in several executive roles at Nypro over 15 years, including regional general manager, chief technology officer, and most recently, senior vice president and chief financial officer, and member of the board of directors.

Prior to Nypro, Adams was an executive vice president at LDM Technologies, having joined through the acquisition of Huron Plastics Group. He also was director of marketing for Bundy Intentional and was manager of the Financial Services Group at Ernst & Whinney, now Ernst & Young. He received a B. A in Economics from Michigan State University; an M.S. in Manufacturing Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute and an M.B.A. from the University of Michigan.

“I am excited to join Interface, an industry leader for over 50 years with innovation, quality and customer service at its core,” said Adams. “The company has tremendous opportunities, and I look forward to working on the next phase of Interface’s success.”

About Interface, Inc.
Interface is the world’s trusted leader in technology, design and manufacturing of force measurement solutions. Our clients include a “who’s who” of the aerospace, automotive and vehicle, medical device, energy, industrial manufacturing, test and measurement industries. Interface engineers around the world are empowered to create high-level tools and solutions that deliver consistent, high-quality performance. These products include load cells, torque transducers, multi-axis sensors, wireless telemetry, instrumentation and calibration equipment. Interface, Inc., was founded in 1968 and is a U.S.-based woman-owned technology manufacturing company headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona. For more information, please visit https://www.interfaceforce.com.

Interface Bluetooth Telemetry System Provides Measurements Viewable on Mobile Platforms

The new Interface Bluetooth Telemetry System features a free iOS and Android app to allow users to view data from multiple sensors in real-time on a smartphone or tablet.

Providing its customers with a more accessible solution for viewing and downloading force measurement data, Interface has introduced its new Bluetooth^® Telemetry System (BTS) solution. At the heart of Interface’s BTS solution is the powerful Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) strain bridge transmitter module that provides access to high-quality measurements on a mobile platform such as a phone or tablet. BTS features high measurement resolution, simple integration into iOS and Android Apps, achievable ranges of up to 90m line of sight, extended battery life and the ability to view data from multiple sensors all at once.

“Interface is well-known in the industry for accuracy, and the BTS combines precision with innovative Bluetooth technology to provide the most user-friendly experience possible. The ability to receive critical data in real-time will greatly improve our customer’s product development efficiency in the digital age.” Joel Strom, CEO at Interface

The BTS features high measurement resolution, which produces a noise-free resolution of 1 in 92,000 counts (16.5 bit) when used with a 3mV/V sensor and 1 in 184,000 counts (17.5 bit) when used with a 6mV/V sensor. The system also allows for advert format and encoding as well as details on connected services to facilitate simple integration of the device within custom apps for OEM applications.

The BTS free iOS and Android apps are available for download and enable users to create dashboards with varying degrees of detail based on application requirements. The BTS sensor data output can be visualized on mobile devices with a variety of digital displays, gages, tanks, and charts. Displayed data can be defined as mathematical expressions consisting of readings from multiple transmitters, functions, and constants. The apps also facilitate Interface’s BTS module configuration and calibration.

The BTS solution continues to showcase the growing line of wireless technologies offered by Interface that are used for accurate force measurement. BTS joins Interface’s Wireless Telemetry System (WTS) in the growing demand by manufacturers and integrators who need flexibility and freedom from the restraints of wired systems. The Interface BTS is available now and details of the solution can be found here.

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The Next Generation of Torque Measurement Devices, AxialTQ, Announced by Interface at the 2018 Automotive Testing Expo

AxialTQ Redefines the Category of Torque Measurement Systems in Terms of Function, Accuracy Customization and Compatibility

PHOENIX, Oct. 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/

Wireless Telemetry System Expanded by Interface the Leader in Force Measurement Solutions

New Modules and Customized Offerings Showcased at 2018 Automotive Testing Expo, October 23-25, Booth #6022C, Novi, Michigan

PHOENIX, Oct. 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/

The Next Generation of Torque Measurement Devices, AxialTQ, Announced by Interface at the 2018 Automotive Testing Expo

 AxialTQ Redefines the Category of Torque Measurement Systems in Terms of Function, Accuracy Customization and Compatibility

PHOENIX, October 17, 2018 —To address the demand for a more accurate, reliable, customizable and easy-to-use force measurement device, Interface has introduced the pioneering AxialTQ torque measurement system. At the heart of AxialTQ’s innovation is the rotor and high-precision sensing element technology, which when combined with next-generation electronics, produces industry-leading accuracy. Interface will be demonstrating AxialTQ at the 2018 Automotive Testing Expo in booth #6022C from October 23-25 in Hall B at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, MI. AxialTQ is specifically designed for the expanding torque measurement needs in the automotive industry, as well as the aerospace and industrial sectors.

“Interface is breaking new ground in several areas with the AxialTQ torque measurement system,” said Jake Shaffer, senior product manager, Interface. “The engineering experience and expertise that went into the development of this product has allowed us to produce an industry-leading system that addresses the most pressing needs in today’s market.”

Unique features of AxialTQ that allow the system to be fully customizable and flexible include its ability to use simultaneous analog and digital outputs to enable real-time control and data collection. Additionally, the flexible capability of the stator and output module mounting offers an infinite number of configurations to meet any application needs.

AxialTQ was developed in direct collaboration with end-users who shared their wish-lists for operational priorities, user interface, design, features, real-world field issues and more. The unique decision to implement an axial gap, as opposed to the industry standard radial gap, means there is minimized concern that the shaft, rotor and stator will make contact, significantly reducing the possibility of damaging the system.

Interface AxialTQ will be available in eight torque capacities and five DIN sizes. In addition, there are three accuracy classes, EX, LX and HX, and the benefits of each class are listed below:

AxialTQ-EX – (Available now)

• Designed to minimize uncertainty while covering a broad array of torque measurement applications.
• An accuracy class of 05, with up to 6mm axial gap and dual analog and digital simultaneous outputs.

AxialTQ-LX – (Available 2019)

• Test a wide range of loads without changing the scale, unlike traditional dual range systems.
• More accurate low torque readings with an accuracy class of 05 from 20 percent to 100 percent full-scale output (FSO).

AxialTQ-HX – (Available 2019)

• Designed for applications that require an accuracy class of 02.
• With the same features as the AxialTQ-EX, the AxialTQ-HX was created for testing facilities and labs that require maximum precision.

AxialTQ comes on the heels of Interface’s celebration of the company’s 50-year anniversary. For more information on Interface and its innovative torque measurement system and force measurement solutions, please visit www.interfaceforce.com/axialtq. 

Wireless Telemetry System Expanded by Interface the Leader in Force Measurement Solutions

New Modules and Customized Offerings Showcased at 2018 Automotive Testing Expo, October 23-25, Booth #6022C, Novi, Michigan

PHOENIX, October 17, 2018 — Providing automotive, aerospace and industrial professionals in need of easy-to-use wireless data communication between a force or torque sensor and a receiver, Interface today announced the expansion of its Wireless Telemetry System (WTS). Interface’s WTS includes sensor transmitters, receivers, displays, accessories and free software, which operates on a standard 2.4 GHz signal, making it FCC compliant.  Interface will be showcasing its WTS featuring the industry’s most integrated sensors, at the 2018 Automotive Testing Expo in booth #6022C from October 23-25 in Hall B at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, MI.

“We’ve offered our industry-leading WTS for several years, and now we’re thrilled we’ve expanded the system to better serve our customers growing needs,” said Ken Bishop, sales engineering director, Interface. “We’ve added considerably more modules than we’ve had in the past, and in addition to our standard solutions, are now offering custom wireless integrated products to meet unique measurement challenges.”

Interface’s WTS works with torque transducers, load pins, load cells, multi-axis sensors and other inputs with the goal of connecting to a display, PC or the customer’s system.  It wirelessly communicates with different types of receivers including displays, handheld readers, analog outputs, relay modules and computer interfaces for easy configuration of the application. For instance, a standard load cell can be connected to an industrial weighing application, and the WTS will provide power to the sensor and transmit the signal wirelessly to any WTS compatible device. This means that someone can look at the weight measurement on a hand-held display, while someone else is graphing it on a computer.

Interface WTS comes with free software for logging, graphing and mapping to create a multi-purpose, visual representation of the data.

“In addition to the support our experienced sales and engineering teams provide, the convenience and versatility of the WTS has always been important to our customers,” said Ted Larson, director of Product Development, Interface. “WTS eliminates the need for potentially hazardous wires running throughout the plant and reduces installation and maintenance costs.”

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