In load measurement applications, strain gauge load cells are a popular choice. They're cost-effective, accurate and highly configurable. Learn about strain gauge advantages and circuitry configurations.
This article presents general ways of evaluating uncertainty in force measurement applications. It also applies this information to the uncertainty figures given with load cell product specifications.
The optical strain gauge is a versatile alternative to conventional electronic strain gauges. Their construction gives them distinct advantages in multiple applications.
Processes and techniques used to measure forces in a force shunt. Learn about how sensors and transducers convert loads into force measurements. It concludes with a brief overview of device calibration.
This article explains the piezoelectric effect, piezoelectric materials, their fabrication, their applications in the development of piezoelectric nanomaterials (PN), energy harvesting devices, piezoelectric sensors, and actuators.
Various industries have a need for weighing or measuring forces as part of performing their principal tasks. Strain gauges and piezoelectric sensors are two common transducer technologies that serve these industries.