Durability Testing with Wheel Force Transducers

Michigan Scientific Wheel Force Transducer’s lightweight design, superior reliability, and rugged construction make them ideal for off-road, track, and lab testing. These transducers can measure all wheel forces and moments on motorcycles, passenger cars, ATVs, light duty trucks, heavy duty Read More …

MTU Baja Enterprise Wheel Force Transducer Testing

While it is important to invest in innovative products, it is also crucial to invest time and money into innovative people. One way that Michigan Scientific (MSC) does this, is by fostering relationships with various Universities and their programs. This Read More …

Attending Vehicle Dynamics Seminar & Demo

Michigan Scientific is excited to participate in a three-day seminar and demonstration about on-track vehicle dynamics testing and data analysis. This event is in partnership with other vehicle dynamics and data acquisition companies throughout the world and takes place October Read More …

Stator Angle Correction Device

Convenience Eliminates the need for over-the-wheel brackets Eradicates tedious post-processing compensation Versatility Compatible with all Michigan Scientific digital-at-the-wheel WFT systems Used with standard amplifier, slip ring assembly, cable, and CT2 Adapts to fit many vehicles, from small cars to heavy Read More …

Using Wheel Force Transducers with Road Simulators

Road simulators are an effective method of testing the dynamics and durability of a vehicle by reproducing real-world driving conditions while in a controlled, laboratory setting. Engineers use the information collected from the simulations to determine the necessary modifications and changes needed to improve vehicle design. While simulators are an advantageous tool, without an appropriate method of calculating Read More …

Measuring Vehicle Efficiency and Power Mapping

In 1975, the United States Congress enacted the ever-changing Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) regulations to improve the average fuel economy of cars and light trucks. Similar fuel economy regulations are also enforced in foreign countries. These regulations may change Read More …

What does a Six Axis Load Cell do?

Having the right tools for a job is essential for being able to get the desired results from a test. A single point load cell is used to measure forces in a single direction. For more complex force measurements, a multi-axis Read More …

Measuring Load Transfer Using Wheel Force Transducers

The drive home is becoming smoother and faster thanks to the Michigan Scientific Corporation (MSC) Wheel Force Transducer (WFT). By measuring vehicle loads during normal driving operations, these transducers provide data and information to help make cars and other vehicles Read More …

Finding Coefficient of Friction Using Three Directional Load Cells

Now more than ever, safety is one of the most important aspects of vehicle manufacturing. Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) continue to improve, making vehicles safer every year. Sensors and systems for braking, traction control, and handling help drivers maintain Read More …

Using Load Cells for Engine Mount Measurements

Today’s modern engine compartments are optimized to consume nearly every cubic inch of space under the hood.  This limited space makes it difficult to add instrumentation that measure engine and transmission mount forces, without compromising the engine position.  Michigan Scientific Read More …