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Seaside Ports are Optimizing Efficiency and Safety Using Interface Sensor Technologies

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Interface supplies measurement solutions to infrastructure and equipment makers for seaside ports, global trade shipping companies, and waterway terminals that heavily rely on quality measurement solutions. Our sensor technologies are used in cranes, gantry systems, lifting reach stackers, hoisting equipment, winches, anchors and mooring lines, plus weighbridges and scales. Ports turn to Interface for accurate load cells, load pins, shackles, tensions links, submersible solutions and wireless instrumentation.

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Measuring the Potential of IoT Wearables Using Load Cell Technology

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Interface load cells provide valuable measurement data in real-time to product engineers and users of IoT wearables. Load cells are popular in designing, prototyping, testing, and using wearable IoT products, including shoes, sports gear, prosthetics, watches, and gaming headsets. They offer a highly accurate and reliable way to measure force, pressure, and weight. Our measurement devices are being designed into wearables such as smart clothing and augmented reality equipment, including headsets and fitness equipment for precision measurement during use.

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Examining Machine Builder Applications

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Interface sensor technologies are used in machines that weigh raw materials, test component designs, and build finished products. Machine builders use Interface load cells for tooling, assembly, press operations, automated guides, and cobot applications. Machine builders turn to Interface force measurement solutions that support Industry 4.0 innovations that enable efficiency and machine advancements.

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Innovative Interface Lifting Solutions

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Interface lifting solutions are utilized to accurately measure the weight or force being exerted on the lifting equipment. Our lload cells, load pins, tension links, wireless technologies are integrated into cranes, hoists, and lifting devices to provide precise load measurements. Interface lifting solutions apply to equipment and machines used at construction sites, warehouses, manufacturing facilities, transportation locations, healthcare facilities, and maritime docks. Lifting applications can vary, such as loading and unloading goods, positioning heavy equipment or machinery, transferring patients in healthcare settings, or lifting materials for construction purposes.

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What is Proof Testing and Why Does it Matter?

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Interface load cells and data acquisition systems are used for proof testing, which determines the strength and integrity of a test subject by applying a controlled, measured load to it. What is proof testing? Learn the steps of proof testing for stress, fatigue, and materials. It is frequently used by industries such as construction, natural resources, infrastructure, heavy machinery, and manufacturing to verify the strong point and durability of objects and structures.

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Force Measurement Solutions for the Forestry Industry

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Interface products are ideal for the forestry industry, whether designing heavy-duty machinery using load cells to prevent overloading or protecting operators with sensor-based alarm systems and monitoring tools. Interface sensors are used in forestry heavy equipment, forest and timber management, logging, wood product manufacturing, pulp and paper manufacturing, and recycling forest products.

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Interface Load Cells for Press Machines

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Interface load cells are used in various press machines, from hydraulic presses to stamping machines. Machine builders and engineers use interface load cells to improve product quality, reduce scrap, prevent overloading, and increase safety during operation. Whether selecting a miniature load button load cell for a small press test or our WMC Load Cell to integrate into the machine, Interface has a range of products for press machine applications to ensure quality and accuracy of measurement.

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Load Cells Elevate Gantry Crane Performance

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Interface load cells, load pins, tension links, wireless telemetry systems, and instrumentation devices are used for gantry crane safety monitoring, alert systems, overloading protection, retrofitting old equipment, and accurately measuring the tension, force, and weight during lifting operations.

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Evolving Urban Mobility Sector for Test and Measurement

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In the urban mobility sector, Interface load cells and torque transducers are used to test and measure balance and weight distribution, thrust and lift, and to optimize movement on robotics.