Year in Review of Top Interface Solutions and Applications
As 2023 fades into the rearview mirror, the dust settles on a year where engineers, technicians, and designers across diverse industries conquered the complexities of measurement. Interface was at the forefront of innovative use cases and applications, providing quality devices worldwide to gather precision measurements.
With the growing demand for sensor technologies, we added new markets this year to capture some interesting customer applications, including in our two most recent solution additions: Manufacturing and Natural Resources.
Intrigued by the cross-industry use cases of how our products are used, we added 25 new industry submarkets in 2023. These new markets highlight the vast engineering prowess of those using Interface load cells, torque transducers, instrumentation, and accessories to solve intricate challenges and deliver accurate results. We have highlighted these new submarkets below.
In our vast landscape of products, which industries and applications saw the most action? Join us as we dissect the data and unveil the top trends that define force measurement trends and use cases in 2023.
2023 Top 5 Industry Solutions
To no surprise, test and measurement took the number one spot as the highest-ranked industry solution on Interface’s site in 2023. Aerospace came in a very close second, with automotive following in third position based on user views and interest this past year. The final two most popular industry solutions were industrial automation and newcomer to the top five, agriculture.
2023 TOP 10 Most Viewed Solution Application Notes
- #1 Race Car Suspension
- #2 Engine Dynamometer
- #3 Bike Frame Fatigue Testing
- #4 Bolt Fastening Force and Torque
- #5 Syringe Plunger Force Measurement
- #6 Garbage Truck On-Board Weighing
- #7 Tractor PTO Torque Testing
- #8 Hydraulic Jacking System Testing
- #9 Jet Engine Thrust Test
- #10 Aerial Lift Overload Control
The following highlights each industry and the five top-ranking application use cases that highlight how Interface products are used to solve real customer challenges in the respective industries using our measurement solutions.
These rankings are based on the popularity. We’ve measured views from all users, including engineers, lab technicians, buyers, product designers, testing and calibration experts, measurement professionals, educators, and specific industry experts.
2023 Ranking of Industry Solutions with Most Popular Application Use Cases
TIP: When applicable, find links to new submarkets in the different industries below the applications.
#1 TEST AND MEASUREMENT INDUSTRY SOLUTIONS
- Bike Frame Fatigue Testing
- Bolt Fastening Force and Torque
- Garbage Truck On-Board Weighing
- E-Bike Torque Measurement
- 6-Axis Load Cell Solutions using Raspberry Pi
2023 New Test and Measurement Submarket Solutions
#2 AEROSPACE INDUSTRY SOLUTIONS
- Jet Engine Thrust Test
- Aircraft Engine Hoist
- Rocket Structure Testing
- Vacuum Testing for Aviation Performance
- Rescue Helicopter Hoist Test
2023 New Aerospace and Defense Submarket Solutions
#3 AUTOMOTIVE AND VEHICLE INDUSTRY SOLUTIONS
- Race Car Suspension Testing
- Engine Dynamometer
- Brake Caliper Testing
- Vehicle Crash Test Load Cell Wall
- Torque Measurement for Electric Vehicles
2023 New Automotive and Vehicle Submarket Solutions
#4 INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION INDUSTRY SOLUTIONS
- Robotic Grinding and Polishing
- 6-Axis Force Plate Robotic Arm
- Furniture Fatigue Cycle Testing
- Candy Stamp Force Testing
- Cobot Arm
2023 New Industrial Automation Submarket Solutions
#5 AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY SOLUTIONS
- Tractor PTO Torque Testing
- Tractor Linkage Draft Control
- Vertical Farming Irrigation System
- Livestock Weighing System
- Silo Grain Dispensing
#6 WEIGHING INDUSTRY SOLUTIONS
- Truck Weighbridge
- Gantry Crane Weighing
- Smart Pallet Solution
- Livestock Weighing System
- Waste Management Container Weighing
#7 MEDICAL AND HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS
- Syringe Plunger Force Measurement
- Prosthetics Load and Fatigue Testing
- Hospital Bed Weighing
- Stent and Catheter Testing
- Robotic Surgery Force Feedback
2023 New Medical and Healthcare Submarket Solutions
#8 INFRASTRUCTURE
- Hydraulic Jacking System Testing
- Aerial Lift Overload Control
- Bridge Construction Wind Monitoring
- Gantry Crane Weighing
- Reach Stacker
2023 New Infrastructure Submarket Solutions
- Green Public Transportation
- Water Management
- Smart Cities
- Construction
- Circular Economy
- Waste Management
#9 ENERGY
- Wireline Pump Down
- Wind Turbine Bolt Monitoring
- Downhole Force Measurement
- Geothermal Well Drilling
- Power Tongs in Oil Drilling
2023 New Energy Submarket Solutions
#10 INTERNET OF THINGS (IoT)
- Smart Pallet Solution
- Beam Stress Test
- Food and Beverage Conveyor Belt
- Feed Roller System
- Truck Weighbridge
#11 MARITIME
- Mooring Line Tension Testing
- Mooring Quick Release Hooks (QRH)
- Catenary Mooring System
- Boat Hoist
- Floating Wind Turbine Monitoring
2023 New Maritime Submarket Solutions
#12 OEM SOLUTIONS
- PRV (Pressure Relief Valve) System Testing
- Electrolyzer and Fuel Cell Tie Rod Monitoring
- Bolt Tension Monitoring
- Electro-Hydraulic Actuator Force Test
- Robotic Surgery Force Feedback
#13 ENTERTAINMENT
- Theater Rigging System
- Claw Machine Strength
- Drone Videography
- Performance Structural Loading
- Multi-Stage Load Monitoring
#14 CONSUMER PRODUCTS
- Food and Beverage Conveyor Belt
- Fitness Equipment and Machines
- Golf Ball Tee
- Industrial Robotic Arm
- Water Bottle Dispensing and Weighing
2023 New Consumer Products Submarket Solutions
#15 LIFTING
- Jib Crane Tension Monitoring
- Patient Hoyer Lift
- Bridge Lifting and Positioning
- Lifting Heavy Objects
- Harness Durability Testing
#16 NATURAL RESOURCES
- Mining Tank Weighing
- Cable Logging Monitoring
- Timber Weighing and Harvesting
- Wireline Pump Down
- Wave Energy Generator
2023 New Natural Resources Submarket Solutions
#17 MANUFACTURING
- Touchscreen Force Testing
- Press Load Monitoring
- Material Tensile Testing
- Conveyor Belt Adhesion Test
- Pickleball Racket Core Assembly
2023 New Manufacturing Submarket Solutions
Of course, we know that visually showcasing applications is also appealing, so we offer a series of animated application notes that you can view here.
What is the top animated application note of all time?
The #1 Animated Application Note of 2023
If you want additional application support or inspiration on how our products are used in different industries, save a copy of the Interface Applications Catalog.
Applications-Catalog-1Please contact our application engineers for questions or to help source the right force measurement solution for your specific requirements.
