January 2026 Newsletter

INTERFACE PRODUCTS IN HIGH DEMAND

Interface maintains the largest online catalog of force measurement products by far. Here is a quick reference to the top 15 Interface products of interest identified by fellow test and measurement professionals, engineers, integrators and labs around the world.

1. 1200 Standard Precision Universal LowProfile Load Cell
2. 1000 Fatigue-Rated Universal LowProfile® Load Cell plus, check out the 1000 9325 Data AQ Pack System for a complete system.
3. 1100 Ultra Precision Universal LowProfile Load Cell 
4. SSM Sealed S-Type Load Cell and SM S-Type Load Cell 
5. WMC Standard Sealed Stainless Steel Miniature Load Cell 
6. SMT Overload Protection S-Type Load Cell
7. 1600 Gold Standard Calibration Universal LowProfile Load Cell 
8. LBM Compression Load Button Load Cell and LBMU Ultra Precision Compression Load Button Load Cell
9. MRT Miniature Flange Style Reaction Torque Transducer
10. 9325 Portable Sensor Display plus, check out the ILMP 9325 System
11. DMA2 DIN Rail Mount Signal Conditioner
12. 3A Series 3-Axis Force Load Cells
13. LP Custom Stainless Steel Load Pin
14. LW General Purpose Load Washer Load Cell
15. 6A Series 6-Axis Standard Capacity Load Cells

Ready to find the perfect force measurement solution for your next project? Explore our comprehensive product guides, examine detailed specifications, and connect with our expert application engineers for personalized guidance.
 

FOLLOW THE SIGNAL CHAIN FROM ANALOG TO INTELLIGENT FORCE SENSING

In the current landscape of test and measurement, reliance on data is expanding, and integration into systems requires reliable, accurate sensor output. The goal is to feed high-fidelity data into predictive models that can learn, adapt, and respond. Based on a recent survey, 78% of Interface customers are now evaluating or using advanced analytics, AI, and machine learning, indicating the industry is moving toward a future in which the sensor is the system’s foundational intelligence.

Adoption of advanced analytics and AI requires a robust digital pipeline and a complete system. A popular pairing for use of sensor high-accuracy data is the Interface 6A Series 6-Axis Standard Capacity Load Cell and BX8-AS BlueDAQ Series Data Acquisition System. The 6-axis load cell captures forces (Fx, Fy, Fz) and torques (Mx, My, Mz), while the BX8-AS BlueDAQ data acquisition
system logs, graphs, and outputs all six measurements in real time. Feeding the data from the BX8 into data storage for machine learning or AI use takes this system to the next level.

See more examples in Raw Signals to Intelligent Force Sensing.
 

HYSTERESIS 101

What is hysteresis? Referring to force measurement and load cell technologies, technically, hysteresis is the algebraic difference between the sensor’s output at a specific load when approached from an increasing (ascending) direction versus a decreasing (descending) direction. Understanding hysteresis is vital because it represents a physical limit of the sensor’s design. It is a crucial performance specification to review before selecting a load cell for your application. Hysteresis is typically expressed as a percentage of Full Scale (%FS). Get all the details in Hysteresis 101. Follow our 101 Series.
 

INTERFACE YOUTUBE CHANNEL HOSTS 420 VIDEOS + NEW PODCAST

Interface’s YouTube channel remains the go to resource for product, technical and educational support with more than 420 videos. What are your peers watching? The most-watched highlights strong interest in technical webinars, product shorts, installation and setup support, and niche application notes. Here is what ranks at the top most views:

In its inaugural year, InterfaceIQ Podcast released 13 episodes These quick conversations bridge the gap between complex engineering topics and real-world use cases. The top 5 pods in 2025 were:

You can find the InterfaceIQ Podcast on Interface’s YouTube Channel under our Podcast Playlist. You can also tune in on Spotify and find each episode on our social channels and the ForceEDU Resource Hub.

FARMING SOLUTIONS FOR LAND, AIR, AND SEA

Sensor technologies provide farms with critical data needed to prevent equipment failure and optimize yields. Products used range  in various forms of agriculture range from our LowProfile and miniature load cells, load pins, shackles, and tension links to torque transducers, multi-axis sensors, and wireless telemetry products.

On land, the focus is on durability and machine health. Equipment must be lighter to prevent soil compaction, yet stronger to handle increased workloads. In the air, weight and balance are everything. Interface provides sensors for unmanned air vehicles to test and monitor. At sea, aquaculture is the most demanding for force measurement hardware that can withstand subsea and underwater uses. By translating mechanical stress into actionable digital insights, they provide data for control and monitoring systems on modern farms of all types. Read: Interface Solutions for Farming on Land, at Sea, and in the Air.
 

NEW PRODUCTS, SYSTEMS AND CATALOGS

Our latest additions include calibration and lab testing tools, a new multi-axis sensor, new instrumentation, and Interface’s new Complete Systems. As evidenced by these new products, test and measurement is moving toward high-velocity data, advanced analytics, digital protocols, and continuous feedback to support automation, robotics, miniaturized product designs, and innovation in the test lab. Review the features of our latest catalog additions in Interface New Products Releases in Winter 2025.

TIP: Download the latest updates to our newly released 2026 Summary Product Catalog, Applications Catalog, and Complete Systems Brochure.
 

RESOURCES AND MORE

INSTALLATION SUPPORT: What are the best practices for installation using compression-only load cells, with or without a base? Interface 1101, 1201, and 3201 Compression-Only Series LowProfile Load Cells must be installed on a flat, rigid surface that remains stable under the full force of the application. Read and watch the video: Typical Installation of LowProfile Compression-Only Load Cells.

NEW INTERFACEIQ PODCAST EPISODES! Listen to Episodes 14 and 15 of the ONLY force measurement podcast series. New releases: Load Cell Longevity: Care and Calibration and Force Measurement for Industry 4.0 Automation. Subscribe here and also listen on Spotify.

101 VIDEOS: Get to know these product lines in our new Miniature Load Cells 101 and Tension Load Links 101.

TOP ARTICLES OF 2025: What are your peers reading? Get a list of the top Interface case studies, blogs, applications and LinkedIn posts in the 2025 Recap of Trending Interface Articles.

WEEKLY LINKEDIN NEWSLETTER: We publish a weekly InterfaceIQ newsletter. What’s new? Read Intelligent Signal Chain is the Future of Force Measurement, How University Testing Programs are Engineering the Future, Leveraging Application Notes for a Force Measurement Blueprint and Beyond the Limit Requires Load Cell Overload Protection. Are you following? Subscribe on LinkedIn.
 

Our team is ready, willing and able to support you and your 2026 projects. Let us know how we can assist you.

Your Interface Team