Testing experimental battery designs and chemical compositions is not without risk. Innovators in this field know that finding the sweet spot of performance, safety, and lifespan is a delicate balance. Optimizing charge and discharge cycles of a new electrochemical battery design is a true...

What is a pressure sensor? The term pressure sensor includes a wide variety of different mechanical devices for distinct kinds of pressure measurement. Most pressure sensors (commonly referred to as pressure transducers) often have a diaphragm interfacing with pipes or tubes to measure the pressure...

In order to stay competitive, manufacturers across industries are integrating force sensing and pressure mapping capabilities into their machines and processes. Sensors quantify what is happening in the manufacturing process, from validating machine setup to measuring the forces on a delicate...

Heat sinks are important components that stop consumer electronic devices from over-heating while in use. Even and secure heat sink installation is vital to their function, and pressure mapping can help. Addressing demands for aesthetics and function can be a challenge when developing consumer...

Many familiar with lithium-ion battery technology will say that it breathes as a byproduct of routine charge/discharge cycles. However, few methods exist to quantify the internal stress this activity may have on battery life and performance. If Li-Ion Battery Stack Pressures are Too High? If Li-Ion...

Picture this: You’re driving and running late for an appointment. Once you arrive to your parking spot, you quickly put the vehicle in park, grab your things, swing open the door, and hurry your way out. More than likely, the last thing on your mind is whether you shut the car door behind you...

Pressure mapping systems capture and record interface pressure exchanges in real-time. Each pressure mapping system is comprised of three components: a thin, minimally invasive sensor, scanning electronics, and software. In standard configurations, the scanning electronics connect via USB to a PC or...

Fast, Intuitive Calibration of your Tekscan Pressure Mapping System Whether you're using I-Scan™, CrossDrive™, the Body Pressure Measurement System (BPMS™), or any other Tekscan pressure mapping system, all can be calibrated to correlate digital output to an engineering unit through one-of-three...

Tekscan offers over 200 standard pressure mapping sensors, which can be a bit intimidating if you're just familiarizing yourself with our technology and its capabilities. Over time, however, we've noticed that certain of our sensor designs tend to lend themselves better to a broader range of general...

Composite materials have been and will continue to be essential to the future of aircraft design. In general, composites materials like carbon-fiber and ceramic compounds offer benefits of being sturdy, lightweight, and resistive to high-temperature or corrosive environments. However, they often can...