New interface case study on testing, weighing and scales

Testing and measurement methods are used in the development and monitoring of products in all industries. For more than five decades, Interface has manufactured force measurement solutions and has delivered a variety of sensing devices for hundreds of thousands of different use cases and applications.

One of the oldest applications for our force measurement sensors was weighing and weighing. From the scales we use in packaging centers to the massive weigh control devices used in transportation, weighing and scale measurement solutions are critical to the successful development, design, launch and maintenance of products and components.

Many of the first force sensors were developed for weighing objects, and they are still an important part of testing and measurement technology today. As products evolve and new inventions come to market, sensors must maintain durability, quality and accuracy for large and miniaturized applications. That's why inventors and innovators today turn to Interface for sensors designed for use in robotics, Internet of Things, and factory automation for weighing purposes.

The only difference between then and now is that Interface has perfected measurement accuracy with a wide range of force sensor models, configurations, sizes, capacities and specifications, capable of measuring both "jumbo" scale weights as well as extremely small, tiny forces can be precisely measured as an embedded sensor.

Determining accurate weight is an important data point that manufacturers need in all types of use cases throughout the product lifecycle. Whether you need the information to transport an object, lift the object, or create a specification sheet, accurate weight measurement data is fundamental to safety and function. This includes weighing individual and combined parts in the early design phase, weighing manufactured equipment during assembly and production, using scales to weigh output with exact measurement, and determining real-time weight during distribution and transportation.

For this purpose, Interface offers a variety of load cells and measuring devices. Since developing our first load cells in 1968, we have built millions of these products for engineers and designers who require high-precision force sensors for accurate and reliable data collection in test and measurement applications. Our customers represent a wide range of industries, products, device types, tools and electronics who rely on us to demonstrate accuracy, consistency and reliability in metrology performance.

In our latest case study, we present four scale use cases that utilize interface sensor technologies. A defined weight as a product specification requires extreme measurement accuracy. The use of precision force measurement solutions and instruments allows product engineers and manufacturers to collect data and use it as part of product design.

Accuracy Matters for Scales and Weighing focuses on weighing and scale applications used in heavy machinery, medical devices, operational containers and distribution solutions. In each of these cases, the use of weight in the design, manufacture and delivery of these products is fundamental to each use case and the success of the product.