Tag - choosing the right sensor

Not all load cells are created equal. What sets the most accurate, reliable and long-lasting apart? This article answers this question to help you find the best quality load cell.

Find out how Creative Conners, a leader in theatrical special effects, deploys our load cells to ensure safer set automation.

Learn about this award-winning concept waterless toilet system (and how we helped with vital testing) that will bring sanitation equity to the developing world.

A quality load cell is marked with "badges" or logos that tell buyers it meets quality standards set by one of several governing bodies. This quick read explains common ones.

University of the Pacific seniors hope to increase awareness of food waste's environmental impact with the help of our load measurement products!

In 2023, the Cal Poly Space Systems club tested their 1st bi-propellant rocket engine. See how they developed their rocketry test stand.

All load cells come with a marking such as "IP57". What does this marking tell you? This article gives a brief but detailed explanation of the Ingress Protection rating on all load cells.

Understand the working principle of optical strain gauge technology and explore its advantages and disadvantages in load applications

Load cell specifications generally cover three things: (1) what output voltage can you expect for a given load, (2) how much error can you expect for a given output and (3) how to safely operate the load cell. This article explains some of the most common load cell manufacturer's specifications.

Choosing the right load cell is critical to obtaining high-quality, accurate readings. Here, we explain the best choice based on application, physical space, orientation, durability, environmental factors, and required signal outputs.

Wireless data transmission has become standard in most technology applications today. Load cell applications are no exception. Learn about wireless load cell advantages and available solutions.

Learn what the piezoelectric effect is, which materials create it, their fabrication, and their use in piezoelectric nanomaterials (PN), energy harvesting devices, sensors, and actuators.

NASA required better gauging to measure tank fluids in space. Learn how our products in a Colorado School of Mines lab led to an innovative solution.

This article explains how strain gauge properties differ from piezoelectric sensors and how these properties make each well-suited for different applications.

The minimum weight, or even change in weight, that a load cell can sense is important information when selecting the right load cell. This article explains how to find this critical piece of knowledge.

Learn how our products helped a university lab study hydrodynamic forces on snails to uncover the evolution of the shape of their shells.