Perspectives

Welcome to Perspectives

Our engineers have found ways to instrument the most exacting environments, and the most powerful turbines in the world with sensors. We call that, sensory intelligence.

We're proud that our relentless pursuit of innovation enables us to deliver custom solutions to our clients - and we're delighted to share our perspectives here, on the industry, technology and future of engineering.

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.

What is a Strain Gauge and How does it Work?

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.

Strain Gauge Sensors for Surgical Staplers

HITEC continue to drive innovation in surgical technology, among the latest development is the integration of strain gauge sensors into surgical staplers.

Hitec sensors in spinal screws for advanced surgery

Spinal and Orthopaedic Advanced Surgical Tools and Devices

Advanced spinal screws that incorporate HITEC’s torque and strain sensors can ensure the correct size and position of the screws and rods; and help to reduce the risk of post-surgery complications.

Custom Sensors for Assembly Tools: Adding Accuracy and Repeatability

How and why are torque sensors used within large scale production lines?

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.

Webinar: Sense-ible Solutions For Biomedical Applications

HITEC Webinars - Watch our webinar recording, Sense-ible Solutions For Biomedical applications - Presented by Domenic El-Achkar

Technology Applicability of Strain Gauge Sensing in Aerospace Applications

How do strain gauges work? What are the key factors involved?
What evidence do we have?

Solution Development Process for In-Flight Sensor Solutions

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

Regulatory and Standards for In-Flight Sensor Solutions

The standards and regulations surrounding aerospace applications

Case Studies for In-Flight Sensor Solutions

Case studies include Electric brake actuators, A350 Horizontal Stabilisers, Pilot Stick Force Sensing, and more

Andy Royal - 3 years on from the acquisition of Aero Sense Technologies

Andy Royal looks back at the last three years and answers questions on the Acquisition of Aero Sense Technologies. How easy was the transition?

Webinar: In-Flight Sensor Solutions for Aerospace Applications

HITEC Webinars - Watch our webinar recording, In-Flight Sensor Solutions For Aerospace Applications - Presented by Andy Royal, Aerospace Program Manager

Teaser image of model of a knee replacement

Semiconductor gauges for the medical Industry

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.

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

Where are sensors used? Pinch Force Sensors for Automotive

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

Perspectives

Welcome to Perspectives

Our engineers have found ways to instrument the most exacting environments, and the most powerful turbines in the world with sensors. We call that, sensory intelligence.

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