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April 1, 2020
Strain gauges - evolution or revolution?
Rise of the Advanced Sensors Technology Strain Gauge It seems impossible that the humble strain gauge, often regarded as old-fashioned or not regarded at all, is a stalwart of modern life. It has...
March 31, 2020
On Frank Tatnall by Dr. Felix Zandman
Frank G. Tatnall For more than three decades Frank Tatnall was a very popular figure at virtually every SESA meeting. His distinguished appearance, congeniality, sense of humor and his endless...
March 31, 2020
What is a Strain Gauge Sensor and How Does It Work?
  It’s difficult to comprehend quite how much strain gauges affect your everyday life, either directly or indirectly. Today you have already seen a strain gauge in operation or used a...
March 31, 2020
Reporting PCBA Strains
  Max, Min, Diagonal, Rate?   Strain testing for PCBAs is an essential tool to improve reliability of modern electronics. Minimising the strain during production processes and...
March 17, 2020
Stress Analysis Strain Gages Designed for Enhanced Humidity Protection
New stress analysis strain gage sensors with enhanced encapsulation offer improved protection from humidity The new CHA Series humidity resistant strain gages are the latest addition to the...
March 16, 2020
Stress Analysis - Gravity Drop Test
In this experiment Tom will install the new CEA-Series strain gage with Advanced Sensors Technology and then conduct a gravity drop test. At the end of this video you will be able to explain what is...
March 10, 2020
Micro-Measurements’ System 7100 StrainSmart® Data Acquisition System Offers Greater Flexibility, High-Accuracy and Fast Set-up
MALVERN, PENNSYLVANIA — March 2, 2020 — The Micro-Measurements® brand of Vishay Precision Group, Inc. (NYSE: VPG) today announced that it has introduced a new high performance data...
March 7, 2020
Using the RS-200 and Residual Stress Gages as a Quality Control Tool on the Production Line
The demanding aerospace industry requires large scale monolithic components to provide strength and rigidity in critical locations in the airframe.  For example, aircraft door frames must be...
March 6, 2020
Strain Gauge Rosettes, or “Where is my maximum strain?”
It is a commonly-known fact that strain gauges pick up strain in one direction only. This may result in a strain reading that is not aligned with the peak strain and therefore the value can be...
March 6, 2020
Structural and Vehicle Dynamic Validation of a Formula SAE Car Using Strain Gauges
In order to place well at competition, Formula SAE teams not only need a fast car, but must be able to support their design decisions.   Micro-Measurements® strain gauges were used to...