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Force Measurement Science
Fundamentals
An Overview of Load Cells
The Versatile Strain Gauge Load Cell
Measurement Uncertainty in Force Measurement
Significant Digit Considerations for Weighing Applications
Beyond the Strain Gauge
How Can I Tell If a Load Cell Is a Quality One?
The Piezoelectric Effect and Its Applications
Strain Gauges vs. Piezoelectric Sensors
How Does an Optical Strain Gauge Work?
Measuring Forces in the Force Shunt
An Overview of Terminal Blocks
Load Cell "How To"
Getting Started
Choosing the Right Load Cell for Your Job
How Can I Tell If a Load Cell Is a Quality One?
How to Read a Load Cell Data Sheet
What Is the Lowest Weight a Load Cell Can Measure?
What Does the IP Rating of a Load Cell Mean?
Load Cell Mounting and Installation Best Practices
Quality Control: Load Cell Handling, Storage and Preservation Do’s and Don’ts
Guide to Load Cell Quadro Kits: Why Should I Buy One?
Connectivity
Why Do I Need a Load Cell Amplifier (and Other Signal Conditioners)?
Connecting a Force Sensor to a DAQ
External Wiring in Strain Gauge Load Cells
An Overview of Terminal Blocks
Load Cell Summing: Junction Boxes, Signal Trim, and Excitation Trim
Advantages and Applications of Wireless Load Cells
Measurement Optimization
Calibrating the Force Measuring System
Quality Control: Load Cell Handling, Storage and Preservation Do’s and Don’ts
Load Cell Mounting and Installation Best Practices
Installing and Mounting Piezoelectric Force Transducers
Load Cell Summing: Junction Boxes, Signal Trim, and Excitation Trim
Reducing Noise in Very Sensitive Load Cell Applications
A Comparison of Tacuna Systems Load Cell Mounts and Modules
How to Measure Axial Thrust Using a Load Cell
Troubleshooting
How to Test for Faults in Load Cells
Load Cell Applications
Industry
How to Build a Digital Weighing Scale
Advantages and Applications of Wireless Load Cells
The IoT and Sensors: A Quick Overview
Improving the Safety of Scaffolding Using Sensors
Load Cells and Force Sensors in Robotics
Continuum Robots and Tactile Sensors
Featured Customer Projects: Product Solutions
When the Show Must Go On, Load Cells Help it Go Safely
Featured Customer Projects: Prototyping and Testing
Giving a Crap: How a Simple Toilet and Load Cells are Tackling Global Ills
Featured Customer Projects: University Research
Next-Gen Transmissions for High-Performance Hybrid Cars
Bearing the Load of Social Responsibility
Cal Poly Rocketry Test Stand Gets off the Ground with Tacuna Systems
Measuring Contact Forces on Soft Materials for Medical Robotics and Other Applications
Load Cell Research Example: Hydrodynamic Characteristics of Freshwater Snails
Load Cells in Education: Neuromuscular Aspects of Human Movement Force Measurement
Research With Load Cells: Effects of Military Load Carriage on Ground Reaction Forces
Research Example: Propellant Tank Mass Gauging Test Apparatus Development
Reference Documents
Force Measurement Acronyms and Abbreviations
Force Measurement Glossary
Force and Weight Measurement Resources
Measurement System Compliance Certificates and Approvals Explained
FAQ
Load Cell FAQ
Standards Bodies
Load Cell Classes: NIST Requirements
Load Cell Classes: OIML Requirements
What Does the IP Rating of a Load Cell Mean?
Measurement System Compliance Certificates and Approvals Explained
Knowledge Base
Load Cell Applications
Featured Customer Projects: University Research
Category - Featured Customer Projects: University Research
Articles
Next-Gen Transmissions for High-Performance Hybrid Cars
Bearing the Load of Social Responsibility
Cal Poly Rocketry Test Stand Gets off the Ground with Tacuna Systems
Measuring Contact Forces on Soft Materials for Medical Robotics and Other Applications
Load Cell Research Example: Hydrodynamic Characteristics of Freshwater Snails
Load Cells in Education: Neuromuscular Aspects of Human Movement Force Measurement
Research With Load Cells: Effects of Military Load Carriage on Ground Reaction Forces
Research Example: Propellant Tank Mass Gauging Test Apparatus Development
