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Students Force Measurement

Why Students Need to Learn About Force Measurement

Learning about force measurement empowers students to become innovators and problem-solvers in an increasingly technology-driven world. Interface load cell basics, force measurement 101, and industry applications highlight the importance of learning about testing and force measurement. Engineers, product designers, innovators, and scientists benefit from understanding force measurement whether they pursue careers in civil engineering, medical research, aerospace, robotics, energy, or other industries.
Space Exploration 2024

Partnering to Shape the Future of Space Exploration

Why do space companies and suppliers to the space industry choose Interface? It’s the precision and depth of Interface sensor products, including load cells that measure millions of pounds of force. Interface has a long history as a steward for test and measurement space-related ventures, including with NASA and other space exploration companies, innovators, and space start-ups. We’ve been instrumental in supporting projects of all sizes, from educational space vehicle projects to the development of the Space Launch System (SLS).
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Are Load Cells Used in Vacuum Environments?

Interface provides load cells thare can be used in a vacuum environment. However, not all load cells are created equal or suited for this specialized use case. Vacuum testing labs are used by a variety of industries, including aerospace, medical, and defense. These labs are common for material process testing and used in R&D. Vacuum testing helps to identify potential problems with products and materials before they are used in a vacuum environment. Using quality load cells that are manufactured by force measurement experts in sensor technologies and experienced in working with vacuum testing labs and experts is an important consideration.
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Interface Supports Wind Tunnel Testing

Interface is a supplier of measurement solutions used for aircraft and wind tunnel testing. Wind tunnel systems are used to gather data across a variety of tests related to the aerodynamics of a vehicle’s design. Whether an object is stationary or mobile, wind tunnels provide insight into the effects of air as it moves over or around the test model. Beyond airplanes and flying vehicles, wind tunnels are also used for testing automobiles, bicycles, drones and rockets.
RIGGING ENGINEERS

Rigging Engineers Choose Interface Measurement Solutions

Interface supports rigging engineers who design, plan, and oversee the rigging of heavy loads by providing high accuracy measurement solutions. The use of load cells to measure the weight of heavy loads, such as cranes, ships, rockets, theater equipment and machinery is on the rise. Rigging engineers use the data from load cells, load pins, load shackles, and tension links to ensure that the loads are not overloaded and that the rigging systems are properly designed for each use case. This often requires pairing the high accuracy sensor with instrumentation, and for versatility wireless telemetry systems are useful for rigging engineers.
Space Economy

Interface Space Economy Solutions

Interface is at the forefront of sensor technology used in driving growth iin the space economy. Interface precision force measurement solutions, including load cells, load pins, wireless instrumentation and custom sensors are used in scientific research and development (R&D) and deep space discoveries. As a result, we are poised to play an increasingly critical role in testing the boundaries and opportunities in the space economy. 
Vertical Farming Space Case Study

Vertical Farming for Sustainable Food Production on Earth and Beyond

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.
Commercial Launch

Interface Explores Commercial Launch Solutions

Interface force measurement devices are critical tools for commercial launch companies, helping ensure the safety and effectiveness of spacecraft and rockets during design, testing, and launch. Interface high-accuracy load cells, torque transducers, load pins and wireless instrumentation are utilized throughout various testing phases of aerospace vehicles, small and large. Commercial launch has a big part of our global economic growth for scientific research, environmental monitoring, communications, and national security. Interface products are used by commercial launch companies for a range of applications.

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Jet Planes

Aerospace

Aircraft, spacecraft, military and defense companies such as Boeing, Airbus, Lockheed, Northrop, Bombardier, Embraer, Gulfstream, NASA and Cessna have depended on Interface load cells for thrust, wing, static and fatigue testing.