Applications

Wet-Out Seal Pressure Measurement Pressure mapping provides significant advantages for industrial wet‑out adhesive sealing applications, where uniform pressure distribution is critical for achieving consistent bond quality, long‑term durability, and process reliability. In applications involving...

Automotive Door Seal Pressure Wind, noise, and water leaks in a new vehicle can be a significant source of customer dissatisfaction, create a perception of poor quality, and cause warranty expenses. Proper adjustment of hinges and door latches while the car is in the factory and the doors are being...

Pressure Mapping for EV Design Design differences and challenges for the next generation of EVs can be quite different than existing design for internal combustion vehicles. In addition to the core battery stack assembly and design, pressure mapping system analysis is key to many different aspects...

Pressure measurement is vital for gasket design because it ensures seal integrity, helps select the right material, verifies performance, maintains safety, and optimizes the design. Some common gasket materials used in pressure-sensitive applications: Rubber: Ideal for low-pressure applications and...

Battery formation is a pivotal stage in the manufacture of batteries, determining their performance and longevity. This process involves the initial electrochemical transformation of raw materials, shaping the battery's efficiency and stability. Through controlled charge and discharge cycles, the...

Therapeutic Force-Feedback Device Design One company was developing a small force-sensitive physical therapy device aimed at tracking a patient's recovery progress after a specific medical event. Their mission was to empower patients on their journey to recovery by providing an innovative, user...

Steering Wheel Ergonomic Tests Using the Grip™ System Challenge While it is often a key feature in the purchase decision of an automobile, driver comfort can be a difficult aspect to test and measure. Most vehicles today are manufactured with instrumented steering wheels that include several buttons...

Background In high-throughput processing – such as in bottling and food packaging industries – there are several twists, turns and other impacts a product encounters on its way to completion. Quality control personnel take precautions to make sure their systems are running as smoothly as possible...

Ensuring Safety with Force Sensing Controls Background: According to OSHA, the Occupational Safety and Health Association, each year there are roughly 85 forklift fatalities and 34,900 serious injuries. Numerous safety regulations are put in place on an industrial floor to ensure worker protection...

Evaluate Coil Spring Pressure Distribution Engineers can take many approaches to designing coil springs. Some designers will clip the end of the spring "square"; creating a small high-pressure point at the end of the spring that transfers load eccentrically. Other designers bend the last coil to be...