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Pressure Mapping in Sports Footwear Reseach One research study in progress at a prominent university sports medicine lab is using the F-Scan GO in-shoe gait analysis system to measure gait pressure to study new high performance shoe designs. Specifically, the researchers are testing new cleat...

Thermal Mapping Tekscan’s Temperature Mapping Solution addresses a crucial need in the industrial sensor market by offering a new level of thermal insight that enhances design, process control, and quality assurance. This innovative solution provides dynamic, high-resolution thermal data, making it...

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 Welding or Resistance Welding for Medical Devices Challenge A manufacturing assembles their device with a pressure weld and wanted to validate the pressure and load. They had tried using prescale film but didn't get the data them wanted. Solution After testing the I-Scan system with a 5051...

Setting Nip Pressure for High Volume Newspaper Printing Using Pressure Measurement A major Newpaper publisher and printer recently contacted us for help with maintaining their printing quality and efficiency. Challenge Nip pressure, uniformity, and setup are critical factors in the newspaper...

Setting Nip Pressure for RFID/Smart Label Manufacturing Using Pressure Measurement A major RFID manufacturer recently contacted us for help with their manufacturing consistency. RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) and smart labels enhance efficiency, accuracy, and convenience in a variety of...

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...

Taking the Bumpy Journey to Market Challenge: Food transportation can be especially difficult in underdeveloped nations, or regions with poor transportation infrastructure. Given their soft form factor, tomatoes are quite sensitive to excessive bumps on the road, which can lead to significant...

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...