Strain gauges and FlexiForce sensors are resistance based technologies available in a variety of shapes and sizes. FlexiForce sensors provide a flexible, paper-thin solution at only 0.008" (0.2mm) thick. Download a free eBook from Machine Design.

FlexiForce force sensors are a cost-effective MEMS alternative for sleeker, smaller designs. These thin, flexible, easy-to-integrate sensors are available off-the-shelf or can be customized to meet your specific application requirements. Read our free eBook on the advanta

Load cells can be bulky, heavy and expensive but FlexiForce load sensors are an unobtrusive and low-cost alternative to load cells. Download this free eBook by Tekscan engineers and Machine Design magazine to learn more about force sensing technologies.

Download a free e-Book and learn more about selecting a thin, low-power, low-cost force sensor for seamless integration and sleeker designs.

The FlexiForce User Manual is a detailed guide of how to set up and use FlexiForce Sensors.

Engineers in many industries need reliable ways to measure compressive force, either during product development, or as an embedded component in a product or device. Load cells and force sensitive resistors are common force sensor technologies, but how do they compare?

Download your free Sensor Study Guide. Refresh, reinforce, and update your force sensor knowledge with this back-to-basics guide on force sensor technologies.

Smart products eliminate guesswork, improve outcomes, and increase consistency. By incorporating force feedback into your device, you give the operator increased control and accuracy in their work. Download our free whitepaper to learn more.

A recent survey of medical device design engineers, conducted in April 2011 by medical device media company UBM Canon, revealed accuracy and cost as the two key attributes they seek in a force sensor when designing a new product.