Modern Applications of Flexible Force Sensors

Modern Applications of Flexible Force Sensors

The three primary functions of force sensors are to detect: Force from an applied load Rate of change of a force load over time Presence of pressure or contact They can monitor forces to ensure safe operating conditions and detect force thresholds during operation....
7 of the Most Inventive Applications for Ultrasonic Sensors

7 of the Most Inventive Applications for Ultrasonic Sensors

Ultrasonic sensors are amazing little devices. These sensors detect position, proximity, and fill level with pinpoint precision by using ultrasonic sound waves. They’ve already found their way into a huge array of uses; in fact, we’ve already written about clever...
Spotlight: How Force Sensors Work

Spotlight: How Force Sensors Work

Force sensors are a fantastically flexible instrument. In our last article Force Sensors and Load Cells: Types and Applications, we looked at the wide array of scenarios in which force sensors and load cells can render accurate weight and force measurements, and the...