As (“Advanced Sensors”) robots and drones become ever more common, and as their industrial applications grow in scope, variety, and complexity, so...

When abrading harder materials (many tool steels for example) the use of 400 grit silicon carbide paper tends to “polish” the surface rather than...

Is the bridge I cross during my commute in danger of falling down? Will an earthquake crumble my office? Will that airplane actually fly? Are you...

If you want to do the job right, you need the right DAQ software. We have all heard that before. But how do you pick the right DAQ software?  For...

Examing the art and science of piston crown with strain sensors. The first question we should ask ourselves is, would you want to drive in an...

Using IPC/JEDEC-9704 & 9702 Standards for Strain Gage Testing of Any Printed Wiring Boards. In this iNotes Video , Mike talks about cracks in the...

We often talk about zero and balance as if they are the same thing (in the same way that stress and strain are often incorrectly transposed), but for...

How hard is it to install a foil strain gage sensor outside? What about using a waterproof strain gage? With practice, installing strain gage sensors...

There is a strong element of craftsmanship involved in making consistently successful strain gage installations. As for any other field, this craft...

Torque measurement is a very common application, used to measure engine power output on propshafts and driveshafts, driver input through steering...