Sensors / torqueUnited Statesthin-film force/pressure

Tekscan

US maker of pressure-mapping systems, force sensors and measurement systems.

Company overview

US maker of pressure-mapping systems, force sensors and measurement systems. Tekscan Pressure Mapping Systems and Force Sensors and Measurement Systems are used in applications to provide tactile pressure mapping and force data between two mating surfaces and on dynamic pressure and force events. The company states it was founded in 1987. Product lines shown on its official site include FlexiForce force sensors, Pressure mapping systems and Embedded sensing systems. Its official pages reference applications in robot vision / perception.

Founded1987
HeadquartersUnited States

Products

Sensors

Sensors

Tekscan's thin-film sensors can measure force or interface pressure between almost any two mating surfaces.

  • SystemsTekscan is a leading manufacturer of systems for pressure mapping and force measurement.
  • Force Measurement Systems WELF 2Tekscan's load & force measuring systems answer market needs for an economical test & measurement tool.
  • Temperature Mapping Systems T800Measure temperature between two surfaces, utilizing a thin and flexible sensor.
  • Custom Force SensorsGeometry: Sensors can be designed in a variety of shapes and sizes.

Key specs and capabilities

Thin-film force sensingPressure mapping

Embodied-AI applications

Robot vision / perception

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