The Piezoelectric Effect and Its Applications
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.
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Research Example: Propellant Tank Mass Gauging Test Apparatus Development
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.
Strain Gauges vs. Piezoelectric Sensors
This article explains how strain gauge properties differ from piezoelectric sensors and how these properties make each well-suited for different applications.
What Is the Lowest Weight a Load Cell Can Measure?
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.
Load Cell Research Example: Hydrodynamic Characteristics of Freshwater Snails
Learn how our products helped a university lab study hydrodynamic forces on snails to uncover the evolution of the shape of their shells.
External Wiring in Strain Gauge Load Cells
What is the difference between a four-wire and six-wire load cell? Find out the answer to this and other load cell cabling questions here.
How to Measure Axial Thrust Using a Load Cell
Learn about axial thrust in rotating equipment, how to measure it and mitigate problems it causes. We focus on the specific example of a centrifugal pump.
