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High-Stakes Oversights That Can Derail Sensor ROI

March 5, 2026

Choosing the right measurement system means managing hundreds of variables for industrial projects. A force measurement sensor is a sophisticated instrument that is only as effective as the system it operates within. Learn what can derail your sensor ROI and measurement success. Use Interface Sensor Selection and Product Guides to find the right solution based on your requirements. Discuss your project requirements with our experienced representatives and application engineers.

IO-Link Load Cells 101

August 14, 2025

Interface 1200 and Model 1201 Series IO-Link Universal and Compression-Only Load Cells are IO-Link compatible load cells that offer precision force measurements with the benefits of digital communication. They connect directly to an IO-Link Master without requiring any additional electronics. This not only simplifies installation but also ensures a clean, noise-free digital signal. The digital point-to-point connection of IO-Link offers a manufacturer-independent, fieldbus-independent communication technology. IO-Link allows intelligent connection of sensors and actuators to automation systems. The comprehensive, standardized communication with each IO-Link capable sensor enables additional sensor data, transmission of measurement and switching signals without losses, and numerous independent diagnostic functions.

Retrofitting Factories with Measurement Solutions

October 2, 2024

Interface force, torque, and weight measurement solutions for retrofitting factories and modernizing manufacturing can significantly improve operations, efficiency, productivity, safety, and sustainability. Load cells, multi-axis sensors, and load pins can upgrade existing machines and equipment to provide sensor data for predictive maintenance, quality control, and improving durability.

Industry 5.0 and the Role of Force Measurement

July 25, 2023

Interface is working with industry leaders, integrators, and innovators to provide advanced sensor technologies that will support the adoption of Industry 5.0 products, with all the benefits of optimization and reliability. See how Interface load cells, load buttons, multi-axis sensors, data acqusition systems and wireless telemetry systems support Industry 5.0 advancements and inventions in the use of robotics, AI, cobots, systems and production efficiency machines.

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.

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.