Product Update: Wheel Pulse Transducer

The Michigan Scientific High Resolution Wheel Pulse Transducer (WPT) uses an integrated encoder and attaches to a wheel. The WPT can gather data on wheel or vehicle speed, vehicle acceleration, and distance traveled. This makes it ideal for applications such Read More …

Measuring Temperature in Electric Vehicles

Controlling temperature factors in electric vehicles is a key component for improving overall vehicle efficiency. Michigan Scientific offers testing solutions to measure temperature in electric vehicles as well as other potentially high-heat applications. Joule’s Law states that the heat evolved Read More …

Telemetry for Rotating Shafts

Michigan Scientific Corporation (MSC) offers several telemetry solutions for rotating shafts. Our telemetry transmitters’ small size and light weight allows for measurements in areas with limited space and rotating applications. MSC’s Wireless Sensor Telemetry Systems provide a means for non-contact Read More …

Weight Optimization of Wheel Force Transducer Adapters

The Industry’s Problem Wheel Force Transducers (WFTs) are a simple and highly accurate means for measuring loads from the road into a vehicle’s wheels. Using WFTs to measure road input loads during durability testing is a standard practice in the Read More …

Power Take-Off (PTO) Torque and Speed Measurements

Understanding the amount of torque being transferred through the power take-off (PTO) shaft is crucial for developing a tractor’s transmission and effectively utilizing the vehicle’s power. Michigan Scientific offers PTO Transducers to measure both torque and speed of a PTO Read More …

Measuring Forces on a Pintle Hitch

Some equipment needs to be designed with the ability to perform under any conditions. A pintle hitch, for example, is used on vehicles and trailers in environments where standard ball mount trailer hitches may not be up for the job. Read More …

Common Custom Force & Torque Transducers

Michigan Scientific specializes in designing and creating custom strain gauge transducers. Our engineers have expertise in gauging a wide variety of stock components. We develop and fabricate vehicle component strain gauge transducers that measure vehicle suspension forces, powertrain torques, steering Read More …

Measuring Torque on Class 8 Electric Vehicles

Measuring efficiency is important for the development of any vehicle, but when it comes to Class 8 electric vehicles efficiency can quickly determine the feasibility of the vehicle for potential buyers. With a long charging time, few charging stations large Read More …

We’re Hiring! Slip Ring Assembly Technician

MSC is looking for candidates interested in working at our Charlevoix, MI facility.  This position will require applicants to inspect, test, assemble, and repair slip ring assemblies.  Applicants should have a strong aptitude for hands on work and should possess Read More …

Digital Slip Ring | Ethernet and USB Slip Ring

Rise of Ethernet With the increasing popularity of the Internet of Things (IoT) and Power Over Ethernet (PoE), Ethernet signal protocols and network structures are becoming a more valuable asset for test engineers. PoE enabled network switches used in new Read More …