Interface Tech Talk details why fatigue testing and impact testing are fundamentally different mechanical test methodologies that impose separate physical and electronic demands on measurement hardware. Learn about application differences, load cell and sensor selection, and instrumentation requirements for each type of test.

Interface load cells and multi-axis sensors are utilized in the development, design, and testing of modern prosthetics, resulting in a more natural and intuitive user experience. By accurately measuring weight, forces, and torque, these sensors provide essential real-time feedback to help in design, customization, durability testing, material tests and analysis. Miniature load cells in a prosthetic hand design test can detect the amount of force being applied, preventing objects from slipping or being crushed. Prosthetic limbs must be tested for extreme loading that can occur during falls, accidents, and sports movements.