Pressure Mapping Technology
Measure interface pressure between two surfaces, utilizing a thin and flexible sensor. The resulting data and our analysis tools offer insights to enhance product design, manufacturing, quality, and research.
What is a Pressure Mapping System?
Pressure mapping is a unique test & measurement technology and prime example of a wide-reaching R&D tool. Top tier companies have successfully used our systems to help solve application challenges, improve product design, and more.
- Analysis tool that maps interface pressure and provides insight for a better understanding of surface behavior
- Provides key metrics including total force, peak pressures, and center of force
- Clear visual representation of pressure distribution
- Multiple graph options to plot data
- Access real time or recorded data
- Components include: sensors, data acquisition electronics, and software
- Over 200 standard sensors with different shapes, sizes, resolution, and pressure ranges; custom sensors available
- High speed and wireless capabilities
The I-Scan Pressure Mapping System
Tekscan Pressure Mapping Systems
Measure and analyze interface pressure between nearly any two surfaces for many applications including energy storage and semiconductors to name a few.
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Verify nip roll uniformity and eliminate machine set-up guesswork.
Quantify forces applied by the human hand while grasping objects.
Evaluate wiper blade force profiles and interface pressure distribution.
Pressure Mapping – A Design Engineer’s Magnifying Glass
Watch this five-part video series covering Pressure Mapping Technology’s several uses to help enhance R&D processes:
Common uses for Pressure Mapping in R&D
- Evaluating component press fits and seals
- Evaluating product performance
- Machine design and setup precision
- Comfort and ergonomic assessment
- High-speed impact testing