PERSPECTIVES

Thought Leadership for Complex Measurement Challenges

Gain deeper insight into the technologies, trends, and challenges shaping the future of sensor solutions. Through our Perspectives, HITEC Sensors’ experts share their knowledge on precision measurement, custom engineering, and industry advancements across aerospace, automotive, medical, and industrial sectors. From thought leadership articles to practical guidance on solving complex application needs, our content is designed to keep you informed and inspired. Explore our latest articles to see how HITEC’s innovation and expertise can support your most critical projects.

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Biomedical | Strain Gauge Sensors

Strain gage sensors for prosthetics

Custom Strain Gauge Sensors for Prosthetic Function

HITEC Sensors, a leader in precision-engineered sensing solutions, is at the forefront of prosthetic innovation, offering tailored sensor technologies that align with the unique demands of prosthetic applications.
Biomedical | Force Sensors

Fluid delivery custom sensors for medical injectors

Force Sensors for Accurate Medical Fluid Injectors

The integration of custom force measurement solutions in medical injectors is not just a technological advancement but a necessity for ensuring patient safety and treatment efficacy.
Industrial | Load Cells

Heavy equipment payload sensing with load pins

Heavy Equipment Payload Force Sensing Applications

Maximize your heavy equipment’s safety, efficiency, and reliability with precise payload sensing solutions. HITEC Sensors’ load cells and custom sensors ensure accurate real-time payload measurement.

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PERSPECTIVES

Aerospace | Strain Gauge Sensors

HITEC Aircraft Fuselage Testing

Challenges in Airframe Structural Testing

To guarantee structural integrity, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and optimize aircraft performance, comprehensive fuselage testing is an essential phase in the design and manufacturing process.
Biomedical | Multi-Axis Sensors

Multi axis sensors for robotic surgery HITEC custom sensors

Advancing Robotic Surgery with Multi-Axis Force Sensors

Leveraging decades of experience in custom sensor technology, we deliver innovative, precise, and reliable solutions that enhance the performance of robotic surgical systems.
Biomedical | Load Cells

HITEC Load Cells for Patient Weight Monitoring

Patient Weight Monitoring with Precision Force Sensors

HITEC Sensors offers custom strain-gage-based load cells designed to integrate seamlessly into medical applications. These load cells provide accurate and reliable weight measurements, which enhance patient outcomes and streamline healthcare workflows.
Industrial | Load Cells

Seed Planter

The Importance of Sensors in Agriculture

Discover how HITEC's sensors for agricultural play a crucial role in modern farming by utilizing information technology to optimize productivity and sustainability.
Biomedical | Strain Gauge Sensors

Row of exercise bikes

Rehabilitation Equipment Enhanced with Strain Sensors

Discover how HITEC's strain gauge technology provides vital feedback for rehabilitation equipment in the medical industry.
Industrial | Transducers

HITEC Custom Sensor Solutions

Precision Strain Gauge Transducer Measurement Solutions

In the realm of precision engineering, where every measurement matters, HITEC Sensors stands as a beacon of innovation, specializing in the design and manufacturing of custom strain gauge-based transducers.
Industrial | Load Cells

HITEC Load Pin Custom Manufacturing

Custom Manufacturing of Load Pin Force Sensor Solutions

HITEC Load pins offer durable design, ideal for force, load, and constraint measurements in diverse industries, including industrial, agricultural, medical, automotive, marine, and aeronautical sectors.
Energy | Strain Gauge Sensors

HITEC Wind Turbine Sensors Strain Gauged

Strain Gauge Sensors for Wind Turbines

HITEC Sensors has developed strain gauge-based sensing solutions and instrumentation that accurately measure and monitor the loads experienced by wind turbine blades during operation.
Industrial | Strain Gauge Sensors

Strain Gauge Teaser Image

What Is a Strain Gauge and How Does It Function

Discover the fundamentals of strain gauges and their applications. Learn how strain gauges measure stress and deformation in materials and how this applies to industry.
Custom Sensors | Industrial

Assembly Tools Custom Sensors Teaser

Custom Sensors for Assembly Tools and Accuracy Gains

How and why are torque sensors used within large scale production lines?
Biomedical | Force Sensors

Biomedical Infusion Pump

Sensors In Infusion Pumps

The implementation of force sensors in infusion pumps helps regulate fluid delivery and dosage to a patient and can also detect possible occlusions and blockages via pressure changes.
Aerospace | Strain Gauge Sensors

tech app TEASER

Aerospace Applications of Strain Gauge Force Sensors

How do strain gauges work? What are the key factors involved?
What evidence do we have?
Aerospace | Custom Sensors

Dom solution development TEASER

Flight Sensor Development Process for Aerospace Systems

The steps for the solution development process and how they each play a vital role in providing successful custom solutions.
Aerospace | Custom Sensors

Regulatory standards TEASER

Flight Sensor Standards and Aerospace Regulations

The standards and regulations surrounding aerospace applications
Aerospace | Custom Sensors

Landing Gear Teaser

Case Studies for In-Flight Sensor Solutions

Case studies include Electric brake actuators, A350 Horizontal Stabilisers, Pilot Stick Force Sensing, and more
Biomedical | Strain Gauge Sensors

Teaser image of model of a knee replacement

Semiconductor Strain Gauges in Medical Applications

Strain gauge technology doesn’t come in a one size fits all scenario. The solutions are as diverse and individual as are the applications for which they are specified and developed.
Automotive | Custom Sensors

Image of a car window where a pinch force sensor would be used

Automotive Applications of Pinch Force Sensor Systems

The automotive industry uses Pinch Force Sensors to measure and record the force of a closing power-assisted window or sunroof.
Aerospace | Custom Sensors



Sensors Used in Fly-By-Wire and Electric Aircraft

A growing interest in finding ways either to replace heavily polluting hydrocarbon-based fuels or to increase their efficiency.
Industrial | Torque Sensors



Sensors for industrial quality control

For automated assembly line processes, consistency and quality control are key. We use built-in sensors in automated manufacturing processes to ensure standards are met.
Biomedical | Force Sensors



Custom Force Sensors for Medical Industry Applications

The function of many drug-delivery, therapeutic, and medical device systems often relies on a change in force. Learn about how this change can be initiated by either the patient or can be automatically changed by the device itself.
Industrial | Transducers



The Wheatstone Bridge

Learn more about the Wheatstone bridge - two simple voltage dividers connected to a common voltage source.
Industrial | Transducers



Temperature Effects on Transducers

How to minimize thermal effects on transducers which degrade the accuracy of their system and could damage the transducer.
Industrial | Load Cells



Overload Protection for Electronic Weighing Systems

There are several ways to prevent overloading in electronic weighing systems. Learn more about them.
Industrial | Strain Gauge Sensors



Frequency Response of Sensors

If a mechanical input is applied at a rapid rate, a sensor may distort the conversion. We explore the sources of these distortions and how to apply corrections.
Force Sensors | Industrial



Cross-Talk Compensation Using Matrix Methods

Learn how force sensors measure forces and torques along defined axes.
Custom Sensors | Industrial



Automation comes to calibration

Find out more about how the automatic calibration of sensors to signal conditioners ensures calibration is low cost, fast and has no data loss.
Force Sensors | Industrial



Selecting and Applying Force Sensors in Engineering

Learn about the basis application and selection of force sensors.