Introducing the LSM305, the latest generation of FUTEK’s LSM parallelogram load cell series and one of the most accurate sensors the company has ever made. LSM305’s exceptional features at a glance: Measures both tension and compression Ideal for OEM applications Single-point design for easy and flexible integration Integrated overload protection mitigates sensor damage Exceptional nonlinearity […]
What to expect at MD&M West, D&M West, and ATX West in 2023
The long-awaited MD&M West, D&M West, and ATX West shows are almost here! In just a few days, engineers and innovators from all over will convene to share knowledge and new technologies that advance our collective capabilities. The conference and exhibition will take place February 7-9, 2023, at the Anaheim Convention Center in California. Here’s…
Designing and manufacturing haptic sensors for robotic surgery platforms
Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) is a modern technique that allows surgeons to perform operations through small incisions (usually 5-15 mm). Although it has numerous advantages over older surgical techniques, MIS can be more difficult to perform. Some inherent drawbacks are: limited motion due to straight laparoscopic instruments and fixation enforced by the small incision in […]
FUTEK Announces Recent Sponsoship with the Institute for Human and Machine Cognition in Very First Cybathlon
FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc. is proud to announce its recent sponsorship of the Institute for Human and Machine Cognition (IHMC) in the very first Cybathlon competition held…
Load Cell Comes in Rugged Ultra-Miniature Package
FUTEK LCM100 in-line load cell is an ultra-miniature threaded design that has a capacity range of 1000g to 25 lb. Utilizing metal foil strain gauge technology, the sensor…
Sensing Trends in Industrial Applications
Sensing has changed considerably for industrial applications within the past few years. Specific trends include the transition to wireless sensing, changes in sensing approaches and the application of new sensing technologies but there are many more. By attending this special, free 1-hour webinar, you will gain a better understanding of the trends that are emerging…
Load Cells Measure Mouse Movements
Behavioral researchers looking for alternative techniques to measure the reaction of laboratory mice may have a solution using load cells. A concept developed by Futek engineers uses four…
FUTEK Sensors Help Produce Aerial Images of Hurricane Sandy
FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc. was commissioned by NASA to design and develop two cryogenic load cells to operate aboard the satellite producing aerial images of Hurricane Sandy. NASA’s Visible Infrared Imager Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) is one of five instruments currently in use by the National Polar-Orbiting Operational Environment Satellite System (NPOESS) Preparatory Project. The […]
Monitoring Medical Fluids for Patients
In medical applications, monitoring fluid input and output is a common requirement. Although it is performed frequently, high precision is required for patient monitoring. FUTEK has developed a complete system to weigh intravenous (IV) or saline bag fluids. The LSB200 Miniature S-Beam Load Cell provides the sensing capability to measure the tensile force applied to […]
Dealing With The Challenge of Compression Loads
Over time, the catalog of force measurement applications has vastly increased. Because these new applications all have their own specific challenges, sensor technology companies have had to continually innovate new means of satisfying them. Some of the most demanding applications are specific to measuring force in the compressive loading mode. Capturing precise measurements in compression…