Giving a Crap: How a Simple Toilet and Load Cells are Tackling Global Ills
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.
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Bearing the Load of Social Responsibility
University of the Pacific seniors hope to increase awareness of food waste’s environmental impact with the help of our load measurement products!
Cal Poly Rocketry Test Stand Gets off the Ground with Tacuna Systems
In 2023, the Cal Poly Space Systems club tested their 1st bi-propellant rocket engine. See how they developed their rocketry test stand.
Measuring Contact Forces on Soft Materials for Medical Robotics and Other Applications
This case study describes measuring contact forces of medical robotics materials using the Tacuna Systems EMBSGB200 load cell amplifier.
Next-Gen Transmissions for High-Performance Hybrid Cars
Can high performance hybrids be both nimble & fuel efficient? Look at three concept hybrid transmission designs that could make that happen! See how Tacuna Systems helped with design testing.
Improving the Safety of Scaffolding Using Sensors
Sensors can reduce many scaffold-related injuries that are reported annually. Read here how “smart scaffold” IoT solutions can improve safety.
The IoT and Sensors: A Quick Overview
What is the IoT and how are sensors used in IoT applications? Find quick answers here, and read about some real-world examples.
Significant Digit Considerations for Weighing Applications
Accurate load cell measurements rely on proper rounding techniques to ensure data sets are within the range of a manufacturer’s specifications. Learn more about this here.
Continuum Robots and Tactile Sensors
A continuum robot is a continuously articulating robotic arm capable of maneuvering in restricted spaces. Learn how it works and its uses as tech advances.
Load Cells and Force Sensors in Robotics
Learn about load cells and force sensors in robotics and autonomous systems, and force sensor advancements enabling new robotic applications.
