What is a Strain Gauge and How Does it Work?

What do strain gauges measure? The first thing to understand when discussing strain gauges is what they measure.  A strain gauge is a sensor whose measured electrical resistance varies with changes in strain. Strain is the deformation or displacement of Read More …

Bulk Current Injection (BCI) Tests and Fiber-Optics

Michigan Scientific Fiber-Optic Systems are known for the superior stability that is necessary for monitoring equipment applications, especially when preforming Bulk Current Injection (BCI) testing. By accurately transmitting electrical signals over fiber-optic cables from sources in high electromagnetic field environments, the electromagnetic interference Read More …

The Advantages of Thermocouple Amplifiers in the Medical Industry

Michigan Scientific Thermocouple Amplifier Technologies  For decades, Michigan Scientific has been an industry leader in developing thermocouple amplifier products for testing in the automotive, agricultural, and construction equipment industries. As the medical technology sector grows and advances, Michigan Scientific is well-poised to provide Read More …

Using Wheel Force Transducers for Vehicle Dynamics

Vehicle dynamics testing plays a key role in advancements to the automotive industry. Michigan Scientific offers important instrumentation used in vehicle dynamics: the Wheel Force Transducer (WFT). The Wheel Force Transducer is capable of measuring all wheel forces and moments, Read More …

New Product Alert! | New Wheel Force Transducer Model – LW65

For over 60 years, Michigan Scientific has made amazing strides in the process of improving great products, so that they can better serve our customers. We are excited to announce a new model of Wheel Force Transducer (WFT), the LW65. With Read More …