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Thrust Stands in Aerospace Test and Measurement

February 5, 2026

Thrust stands are testing rigs built to measure propulsion output and efficiency of aerospace industry launches of rockets, aircraft, drones, and UAVs. Using Interface high-capacity load cells, the goal is to map the thrust curve and verify engine specifications against design requirements. Unlike the distributed loads encountered in structural testing, a thrust rig handles a concentrated axial force.

Aircraft Wing Testing Requires Force Measurement Accuracy

December 11, 2025

Interface offers force measurement solutions for testing aircraft wings in static load tests and complex, multi-year simulations of an aircraft’s entire operational lifespan. Engineers and manufacturers use Interface fatigue-rated load cells in wing tests requiring millions of cycles. Aerospace testing labs use load cells and multi-axis sensors to conduct complex wing testing on drones, UAVs, defense aircraft, and commercial airplanes.

Test and Measurement in the Autonomous Era

May 20, 2025

The future of autonomous vehicles depends on rigorous testing and measurement. Interface, a leader in force and torque measurement, is at the forefront of enabling this autonomous revolution. We have provided high-accuracy sensors and instrumentation to automotive, aerospace, and industrial manufacturers for decades. As autonomy integrates into these fields, Interface is uniquely positioned to support the complex testing needs of next-generation vehicles for use across land, sea, and air.

Force Measurement Keeps UAVs Flying High

September 24, 2024

Interface force sensors, including load cells and multi-axis sensors, provide precise data on loads, stresses, and strains experienced by UAV components. To validate unmanned aerial vehicles during flight, these sensors provide information that helps engineers optimize designs, validate structural integrity, and ensure airworthiness. Engineers can identify potential weaknesses in UAVs by measuring forces during tests like wing fatigue, maneuverability, motor torque, fine-tuning control systems, and maximizing flight performance.

Interface Engineered Solutions for Lifting Webinar Recap

October 13, 2023

Interface webinar Engineered Solutions for Lifting details force, torque, and weighing measurement products in lifting equipment like cranes, movers, rigging, simulators, drones, and medical devices. During this recorded webinar, experts provide tips for lifting, technical considerations, industry applications, load cells, instrumentation product reviews, and engineering recommendations for troubleshooting and preventing overloading. Sensors are central in lifting equipment to maintain safety, quality, compliance, and efficiency. Interface provides a useful product selection online resource for lifting applications. Watch to learn more.

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.