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Studying Muscle Forces in an MRI Environment

From Tekscan, Inc.
 

 
Mag Design & Engineering (MD&E) prototypes devices that researchers use to study human brain function and human bone joints. Their services range from computer hardware configuration and assembly to image processing to statistical analysis. MD&E is using FlexiForce sensors to record muscle activity and determine the amount of force being
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Load cells are transducers for force and load measurement, often with mounting packaging.  They are widely used in testing, instrumentation, and as components in larger devices such as scales. Search by Specification | Learn more about Load Cells
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Tekscan, Inc. - FlexiForce® Sensor for Trailer Brake Application
GHSP, a pioneer in the automotive industry for over 50 years, prides itself on developing products with engineering and design that is sleek and innovative. For this reason, GHSP chose Tekscan's... (read more)
Tekscan, Inc. - FlexiForce® Single-Element Force Sensors
FlexiForce® is the best ultra-thin, flexible, reusable force sensor on the market with the highest repeatability among its competitors. FlexiForce® load sensors are used for testing/R&D and OEM... (read more)
Tekscan, Inc. - High-Temp FlexiForce Sensors
Tekscan, Inc., leading manufacturer of force and pressure measurement sensors, announces the release of the new High-Temp FlexiForce® Sensor (Model # HT201), measuring forces in environments as hot as... (read more)
Tekscan, Inc. - Economical Load & Force System (ELF)
Tekscan's ELF force measurement system matches the market's need for an inexpensive load and force measurement system with Tekscan's ability to deliver innovative load and force measurement solutions. (read more)
Myostat Motion Control, Inc. - Meet the CM2 Integrated AC Servo
The CM2 is the latest Cool Muscle integrated servo system, increasing power to 400W. (read more)
In addition to traditional foil strain gage application support, HITEC offers extensive expertise and experience in the semiconductor strain gage field. (read more)
Tekscan, Inc. - Custom FlexiForce Sensors
Tekscan offers standard and custom-designed sensors to satisfy the needs of your application. Our team works closely with OEM customers throughout each stage of the design process, ensuring the... (read more)
ELCAN Optical Technologies - Optical Coherence Tomography - OCT
Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) is on the cutting-edge of medical technology and poised to become a valuable diagnostic tool in the next decade. Much work remains to apply this photonic technology... (read more)
Boulder Imaging, Inc. - A GUIDE TO SELECTING THE ‘PERFECT FIT’
How do you go about selecting the best high performance digital video recorder (HPDVR™) for your organization? In this guide we explore in detail key factors to think about while selecting a... (read more)
 
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When the makers of ShotWatch, were seeking a thin, economical, repeatable and reliable force sensor to incorporate into their golf-training device, they found Tekscan. Once they incorporated a... (Read More)
Researchers at the Athinoula A. Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), Charlestown, Massachusetts, are developing a special electroencephalography (EEG) cap... (Read More)
The cover contains images reflecting biomechanics research topics at the Eindhoven University of Technology. An important aspect of mechanics is experimental work to determine material properties and... (Read More)
MENTAL FLEXIBILITY Minds are like parachutes. They only function when they are open.Sir James Dewar, Physicist and Chemist The human body is designed for action. Muscles, tendons, and ligaments... (Read More)
As the last strands of the human genome project unravel, the focus now turns to proteomics. There are several instrumental methods to analyze protein chemistry and there is particular interest in the... (Read More)
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