Thanks to Wasil Usmani for this writeup and his fascinating research! Contact him on LinkedIn for more details. Can your feet reveal the secret to safer, stronger fast bowling? As part of my biomechanics research into fast bowling, I used the Tekscan dynamic foot pressure system, i.e, Tekscan F-Scan...

Pressure Mapping in Sports Footwear Reseach One research study in progress at a prominent university sports medicine lab is using the F-Scan GO in-shoe gait analysis system to measure gait pressure to study new high performance shoe designs. Specifically, the researchers are testing new cleat...

Setting Nip Pressure for High Volume Newspaper Printing Using Pressure Measurement A major Newpaper publisher and printer recently contacted us for help with maintaining their printing quality and efficiency. Challenge Nip pressure, uniformity, and setup are critical factors in the newspaper...

Force Sensors for Sports / Fitness Sports and fitness devices designed with force sensors result in real-time, accurate monitoring devices that can measure both force feedback and pressure distribution. Our thin and flexible sensors allow for a non-intrusive design that can measure both small and...

Fox's Sport Science uses Tekscan's in-shoe and grip systems to measure the performance of Chris Lowery, Jordan Farmar, and Santonio Holmes in three separate skill tests. Here's the video: Want more information on our Sports Performance applications? Download the flyer now!

Balancing Squeegee Pressures Using Pressure Measurement Challenge A misaligned squeegee can lead to poor print quality, inconsistency, and considerable product defects, increasing costs and product waste. Solution The I-Scan™ force and pressure mapping system is a key diagnostic and machine set-up...

Spray Pattern Pressure Measurement Challenge Distribution of the spray from a nozzle is important, but difficult to quantify. A nozzle manufacturer needs to meet their customer's needs. Selling a too high pressure nozzle might cause damage to property or injure people. Developing a low pressure...

Evaluate Grip Force For Ergonomic & Product Design Challenge In designing packaging for consumer goods, product engineers must design a product that is comfortable and easy to use for a wide demographic population, while keeping raw material and manufacturing costs low. Solution Measuring the amount...

Pressure Distribution of Printer Ink Cartridge Seal Challenge Ensuring a proper seal between an ink cartridge cap and cartridge body is vital for proper performance of a printer. A weak seal can cause leaks, clogging of pen nozzles and overall poor printing performance, resulting in high warranty...

Full Body Pressure Imaging Improves Mattress Design Designing a comfortable mattress is an on-going challenge faced by mattress manufacturers. Design engineers must be able to design a product that is comfortable for a vast population of people, while keeping manufacturing costs low. Tekscan’s Body...