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Background Many rheumatologists perform joint assessments by manually exerting pressure on an area with their thumb or two index fingers to elicit a response. It is generally assumed that fingers will "blanch" at around 4 kg/cm 2 of force, which is then used as a benchmark for the physician to...

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...

Glove Comparisons Using Pressure Distribution Challenge Accurate grip pressure measurements are extremely important for development of ergonomically sound products. Achieving reliable grip measurements is a difficult task. Solution Tekscan's Grip™ system provides detailed pressure profiles, forces...

Ergonomic Grip Assessment With Tactile Pressure Sensors Challenge Companies are constantly facing a challenge: maximize efficiency and performance of employees while making tasks, jobs, and products compatible with human capabilities and needs. Ergonomists need to maximize productivity while...