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January 17, 2017
Micro-Measurements helping actors to not “Break a Leg”
Thespians the world over are a superstitious lot.  So much so that they believe that wishes of good luck prior to a performance will bring just the opposite.  This has evolved into the...
January 12, 2017
Fixed, Adjustable and Combination Bondable Resistors
There are a variety of fixed, adjustable and combination bondable resistors for use in many applications where precise resistance is required. Appropriate patterns are available in both low and high...
January 10, 2017
Getting soft around the middle or, what is Modulus compensation?
Being the New Year, many of us take notice that we no longer have that fit and trim shape we once enjoyed. We’ve become a little soft around the middle. Well, materials have a similar problem...
January 5, 2017
Degreasing Solvents for Stress Spots – What’s Best?
Solvent degreasers that are used to remove surface contaminates like oil, grease, etc. should leave nothing behind other than a contaminate-free surface. While there are a number of solvents...
January 3, 2017
An Oldie but Goodie
Metal Strain Gages Remain Key Despite Initial Rejection This article was originally published in “Sound and Vibration”, February 2009. It is presented here, with permission from...
December 29, 2016
The Benefits of Real-Life Tests
Why should I use strain gage sensors when I have an FEA model of my part? Computer models are useful tools for predicting structural performance, but they only tell part of the story.  Strain...
December 27, 2016
The Right Stuff
Measurement science contains many axioms. For me, one stands out; do not unintentionally affect the outcome.  How so? Not that I would have personal experience or anything, but let’s...
December 22, 2016
Protect Your Strain Sensor
Strain gage sensor performance is easily degraded by the effects of moisture, chemical attack or mechanical damage. As a result, strain gage sensors require varying degrees of protection...
December 20, 2016
Nature’s Renewable Composite
Pound for pound, it is stronger than steel, environmentally friendly, renewable, recyclable and aesthetically pleasing. Man has used wood as a structural material for centuries and it continues today...
December 15, 2016
Making Sense of Sensors
Why so many different patterns and options? The simplest answer to this question is, because there are so many different applications and test requirements.  From a quick check of a material...