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Types of Robots Using Interface Sensors

July 18, 2023

Interface load cells and torque transducers are commonly used in the design and testing of robots to measure and monitor forces and loads experienced by various robot components. Load cells are used to measure the forces exerted by robotic arms and grippers, while torque transducers are used to measure the torque generated by motors. Multi-axis load cells are growing in use with robotic engineers throughout the R&D phases for more measurement data to make smarter decisions in design and use of the robot.

What are IO-Link Load Cells

July 17, 2023

IO-Link can be used with load cells in industrial applications to enable enhanced monitoring, control, and diagnostics. Interface now offers customization of our most popular load cells with IO-Link capabilities. IO-Link is designed to connect and communicate between sensors, actuators, and other industrial devices with a higher-level control system. It operates over a standard three-wire connection, typically using unshielded industrial cables, and supports point-to-point communication.

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.

Vertical Farming for Sustainable Food Production on Earth and Beyond

April 20, 2023

While vertical farming is currently being explored as a way to increase food production on Earth, it also has applications in space R&D and for food sustainability projects. Interface's case study, Vertical Farming on Earth and in Space, explores applications, products and solutions for challenges related to farming on earth and beyond. These solutions utilize load cells, multi-axis sensors, wireless instrumentation and devices for irrigation and growth monitoring systems, robotics, and farming equipment . The case study highlights innovation used in collaboration of industries in agriculture, space, and automation.

Collaborative Robots Using Interface Sensors

March 23, 2023

Cobots are typically equipped with sensors technologies that allow them to detect the presence of humans and react accordingly. Force measurement sensors are often used in collaborative robots to provide feedback on the force being applied during a task. There are several types of force measurement sensors that can be used in cobots, including load cells, torque transducers, miniature load cell load buttons and multi-axis sensors.

Interface Manufacturing and Production Solutions

March 16, 2023

Interface offers manufacturing and production standard off-the-shelf, engineered to order and complete OEM solutions including load cells, instrumentation and weighing devices. Our products provide the quality and durability necessary within industrial environments. In addition, we can customize the majority of our products to fit unique and evolving needs as sensor technologies like robotics and advanced manufacturing devices are integrated into production lines.