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Oil & Gas

Torque Flanges in power generation plants
As the biggest manufacturer worldwide of torque flanges for torque measurements, HBM has decades of experience in this sector.

Drift in Bonded Foil Strain Gauge-based Sensors
This article explains how to deal with measurement drift when using bonded foil strain gauges.

Quality testing of a pipe for the oil industry (IRIS Inst
HBM supported IRIS institute in Norway to take measurements using strain gauges and a data logging system to prevent delays in the work of a new pipeline m

Monitoring Solutions for the Oil and Gas Industry
Monitoring solutions from HBM help customers in the oil and gas industry accomplish operational excellence and safety in their structures and components.

White Paper: Drift in Bonded Foil Strain Gauge-Based Sensors.

by Will Bowden, OEM Sales Manager, HBM, Inc.

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Monitoring Solutions for the Oil and Gas Industry

Power, Energy, Utility

Minesto: Power from tidal and ocean currents
Minesto develops power plants for the commercial production of electricity from slow ocean and tidal currents using strain gauges from HBM.

Torque Flanges in power generation plants
As the biggest manufacturer worldwide of torque flanges for torque measurements, HBM has decades of experience in this sector.

Measurements on Water Turbines in Hydropower Plant
Rainpower uses HBK equipment to develop a unique flight recorder tool for accurate dynamic measurements on water turbines in hydropower plants.

The ITER Project: Optical Measurements at Nuclear Reactor
HBM FiberSensing will be delivering optical sensing systems for the vacuum vessel of theITER (International Fusion Energy Organization) project for fusion.

Plant safety monitoring at EDF
HBM provided measurement equipment and services for monitoring a pressure pipe in a hydroelectric plant in France.

Perfectly cut silicon wafers: digiCLIP ensures leaps in e
Perfectly cut silicon wafers: digiCLIP ensures leaps in efficiency for the production of photovoltaic systems

Iron Gate Dam: Measuring the efficiency of turbine blades
How to optimize blades of a hydro power plant turbine to get highest efficiency possible? Measurements with strain gauges help to find the right answers.

Wind Turbine Testing

PMX Multi Channel Data Acquisition System
The multi channel data acquisition system measures and controls in real-time and is ideal for production processes and quality assurance.

Strain link SLH700
The SLH700 is a hemetically sealed strain link, available with or without integrated amplifier.

nCode Fatigue And Durability Software
Undertake rapid analysis and work collaboratively, deliver great product performance, understand product usage and optimize operations.

newLight | Optical Fiber Sensor | Fiber Optic | FBG
Optical sensors for demanding testing and monitoring applications. Combine them with HBM's optical interrogators for a complete measurement chain.

Torque Measurement in Wind Turbines
This article clearly shows how important torque measurement in wind turbines was years ago and still is today.

Wind Turbine Monitoring
Do you know how to measure on wind turbines? The HBK engineering service installed a measurement system on a 60 KW wind turbine – documented by a camera.

QuantumX Data Acquisition System | DAQ | Supplier
The QuantumX data acquisition system (DAQ) is the perfect tool for all of your test and measurement needs. HBM are suppliers of this system.

Monitoring Solutions for Wind Turbines
Gain real insight into you wind turbine by monitoring it through HBM high quality measurement systems plus professional on-site installation.

Siemens: Loads on Offshore Wind Turbine Foundations
HBM strain gauges and data acquisition equipment used to investigate the damping effect of the sea bed on the loads on wind turbines.

Wind turbine and component testing - Brochure 4 MB

Condition monitoring of offshore wind turbines
HBM has available Condition Monitoring Systems (CMS) for critical components of offshore wind turbines.

Genesis HighSpeed Mainframes With an Integrated PC
These Genesis HighSpeed mainframes feature a built-in Windows PC. They are perfect for portable or benchtop use in an “instrument-like” fashion.

Article: Holistic power plant management 2 MB

Y Series Strain Gauge: Wide Choice for Standard Applicati
The universal series for strain measurements: More than 2,000 different types of strain gauges available for nearly any measurement task.

Active Strain Sensor SLB700/06VA | Integrated Electronics
The SLB700A/06VA is a screw-on strain transducer that enables cost-effective force measurement. With integrated electronics.

Webinar: Solving Customer OEM Sensor Problems
The process behind a custom sensor, from initial scope and performance definition through the design and build cycle, including verification and validation

Torque Measurement Challenges in High-Speed Applications
In this article, HBM discusses the design impact the measuring body of a torque sensor place in high-speed and dynamic applications. 

Reliably determining forces and moments on wind turbines
Wind turbines are subject to extreme loading. Read this article to learn how to determine reliably forces and moments on wind turbines with HBM.

Long service life and short standstill times
Complete solutions are required to increase the efficiency of wind power plants with HBM measurement technology from sensor to software.

SLB700A: Strain Sensor for Cost-Effective Force Measureme
The SLB strain transducers are screwed onto the structure. Force is measured by determining a structure’s deformation due to an applied force. Cost-effectiv

Power measurement on wind turbine generators
This webinar explores how to determine and increase efficiency of wind turbine generators

T40FM Torque Transducer for Dynamic Torque Measurement
The T40FM torque transducer measures dynamic torques up to 80 kN·m precisely and reliably.

HBM technology and service for building up the first Germ
HBM technology and service for building up the first German offshore wind farm

T40FH Torque Sensor For Extremely High Torque (300 kN·m)
The T40FH digital torque flange for high torque up to 300 kN·m

FZK: loading by waves in wind power plants
The HBM S9M force sensor records the loading exerted by waves on framework structures in offshore wind power plants.

Wind energy materials research at Fraunhofer IWES
Read how PMX enhances efficiency in a pluvial erosion test bench for wind power plants developed by Fraunhofer IWES.

Changing Landscape of High RPM Torque Measurement
HBM explores the landscape of high RPM torque measurement while outlining some of the challenges and changes expected in the future.

Testen von Windkraftanlagen und -komponenten - Broschüre 4 MB

Webinar: Structural Health Monitoring on Wind Turbines
The focus of this webinar is on monitoring systems for rotor blades, towers and foundations of wind turbines to extend their life time.

Component Tests in Wind Turbines
HBM testing and measuring equipment and software ensures reliable and accurate testing of the wind turbine components.

Weighing Technology Solutions for Wind Turbines
Precise Weighing Technology from HBM enables cost-effective planning, optimized components, reduced downtimes and longer serivce life of wind turbines.

Foundation Monitoring – Resistive versus Fiber-Optical Strain Gauge Systems. Technology and Costs Compared. 269 KB Otimização de Estruturas com Sistemas de Monitorização Contínua 203 KB Optimizing Structures with Continuous Monitoring Systems 244 KB Optimierung von Bauwerken durch Langzeitüberwachung 234 KB

Article: How can video support classic sensor data?
HBM survey shows: Recording video data in parallel to tactile sensors or digital bus signals is becoming increasingly attractive to users.

Food, Drink, Machinery

SP8 Load Cell for Multihead Combination Weighers
The SP8 single point load cell has been optimized for dynamic weighing applications and can be integrated into every multi-head combination weigher.

PW15../SP4M - The universal single point load cell series
The PW15 and SP4M load cells have the same dimensions and at the same time different specifications - this makes them extremely flexible in use.

Article: Digital Weighing Technology in the Food Industry
Digital strain gauge based load cells ensure greater productivity for almost any application in the food industry than load cells based on electromagnetic force compensation (EFC).

ALL FILL
All Fill International has a long history of working with HBM and has used both its digital and analogue models. This includes using HBM’s FIT1 digital load cells.

PW25 Easy-care load cell for high hygienic standards
The PW25 load cell is highly precise, very rugged and easy to clean. That makes it ideally suited for use in the food industry.

KMRplus Strain Gauge-Based Force Washer
KMRplus force washers are drift-free due to their strain-gauge technology. The sensors are compact, easily integrated & suitable for harsh conditions

IDENTO OPERATIONS
Dutch manufacturer Idento makes measuring units for weighing feed quantities for pigs and cattle. Idento uses hermetically-sealed load cells from HBM.

Bilwinco
When developing a new multihead weigher, Bilwinco was looking for a suitable load cell which was customised for the food industry. The solution: PW27.

Rising dough – falling costs: Cost-effective automation s
The ever-widening range of cakes, bread and pastries available from bakeries means that demands are being placed upon manufacturers of bakery machinery and that they are looking to reduce the cost of the bakery process and to design production runs as reasonably as possible.

PWSE: The compact load cell for large platform scales
The PWSE platform load cell is extremely compact, robust and ideal for use in industrial environments - at an attractive price-performance ratio.

Teltek
HBM's intelligent load cells measure on the go when the production process cannot stop

Fine-Spect
The French company Fine-Spect has developed a new checkweigher. The core element of the new checkweigher.

HBM is a member of EHEDG
HBM is a member of the European Hygienic Engineering and Design Group (EHEDG). This means commitment to safe food and hygienic production environments

Chemical Pharma

ALL FILL
All Fill International has a long history of working with HBM and has used both its digital and analogue models. This includes using HBM’s FIT1 digital load cells.

PWSE: The compact load cell for large platform scales
The PWSE platform load cell is extremely compact, robust and ideal for use in industrial environments - at an attractive price-performance ratio.

Machinery Manufacture

Strain link SLH700
The SLH700 is a hemetically sealed strain link, available with or without integrated amplifier.

Strain measurements play key role when Bromma develops ne
As part of their product development, Bromma wanted to verify its theoretic models by measuring tension in the steel used for lifting beams.

U93 Miniature force sensor ideally for use in production
Easy-to-install (flanges on both sides), robust miniature U93 force transducer: Ideal for fast measurements.

Structural Testing of Excavators and Dump Trucks
Liebherr is testing the components and assemblies comprising its construction machinery under maximum loads – with high-performing force sensors from HBM.

Failsafe Press Load Monitoring | White Paper
Press monitoring with test and measurement equipment such as precise force measurement is key to improving processes.

Quality Control in Production with MP85A
The white paper deals with the integration of MP85A modules into production systems and how suppliers and manufacturers can easily achieve ISO 9001.

Strain Gauges for Transducer Manufacturers
The optimal combination of performance and cost advantage: HBM strain gauges for manufacturers of transducers.

Strain Gauge Fundamentals
Basics and fundamentals of strain measurements with focus on electric strain gauges and Experimental Stress Analysis.

SLB700A: Strain Sensor for Cost-Effective Force Measureme
The SLB strain transducers are screwed onto the structure. Force is measured by determining a structure’s deformation due to an applied force. Cost-effectiv

IEF Werner: Servo press assembles fine and large parts
Piezoelectric sensor from HBM measures forces of a IEF Werner servo press assembling fine and large parts at the same time.

Jaw Crusher from Terex® MPS in Road Test - with SomatXR
Read this case study to learn how the rugged data acquisition SomatXR from HBM guarantees reliable results during long term tests of a jaw crusher.

Optical Strain Sensor Fundamentals
Basics and fundamentals of strain measurements with focus on optical strain sensors and their applications, such as monitoring structural health.

PMX and HBM-Cloud-Storage in Production Processes
PMX and HBM-Cloud-Storage make production processes safer and more efficient even in HBM's very own calibration laboratory. Read the case study here

Ketten Wälder
Quality assurance is essential for producing chains for hoisting gear, Ketten Wälder GmbH uses HBM measurement technology in its production systems.

Scale Manufacture

SP8 Load Cell for Multihead Combination Weighers
The SP8 single point load cell has been optimized for dynamic weighing applications and can be integrated into every multi-head combination weigher.

PW6C Precise Load Cell for Static Multi-Range Measurement
The PW6C single point load cell is very precise, individually configurable, and optimally compatible for use in the weighing of small, static loads.

PW2C: Single Point Load Cell for Static Applications
Ideal for use in static applications, providing high accuracy and a small temperature coefficient for multi-range applications.

PW15../SP4M - The universal single point load cell series
The PW15 and SP4M load cells have the same dimensions and at the same time different specifications - this makes them extremely flexible in use.

HLC: The ideal load cell for any application. Precise & rob
HLC load cells are precise, particularly robust and, due to their standard dimensions, can be quickly adapted to virtually any dimension.

EIDGEN Switzerland
To better understand the forces at work in mudslides, Swiss Engineers are using a special scale with measurement technology from HBM.

PW25 Easy-care load cell for high hygienic standards
The PW25 load cell is highly precise, very rugged and easy to clean. That makes it ideally suited for use in the food industry.

S+P Wägetechnik GmbH: Wireless Mobile Legal for Trade Scales
New mobile wireless scales by S+P remain operational for 4 weeks without recharging. This is due to the know-how and experience of HBM.

PW28: Single Point load cell for dynamic weighing
With a ratio of minimum verification interval of 20,000, the PW28 single point load cell delivers precise results in dynamic & static weighing applications

Strain Gauges for Transducer Manufacturers
The optimal combination of performance and cost advantage: HBM strain gauges for manufacturers of transducers.

RTN Ring Torsion Load Cell Also For Heavy Loads
RTN ring torsion load cells are available with extremely high maximum capacities, offer unrivaled precision and are particularly robust.

Straightpoint
British load-testing specialist Straightpoint uses HBM strain gauges in all of its force measurement, load monitoring and load cell products.

RSCC S-Type Tension Load Cell | Weighing of Suspended Tan
The RSCC tension load cell can weigh loads precisely up to 5 t with an accuracy class of C3. It is legal for trade and has an IP68 degree of protection.

New Healthtech range features HBM's load cells
The UK scale manufacturer 'Healthtech' is utilising HBM’s PW10 load cells to give improved accuracy, better design and to reduce manufacturing costs.

PW29: Hermetically Encapsulated Load Cell
The hermetically encapsulated PW29 is a single point load cell for high maximum capacities and large weighing platforms.

Z7A: Shear Beam Load Cell with Robust Design
The Z7A Shear Beam Load Cell complies with OIML R60 regulations up to 1000 d and max. capacities from 500kg up to 10t.

How Does a Bending Beam Load Cell Work? | Working Principle
Bending beam load cells are the most widely used types of load cells. Learn more about the working principle of bending beam load cells.

Cleaning Times Beam Load Cells
Watch the video on this page to see how the cleaning times of a bending beam load cell with bellows compare to those of the new Z6R load cell.

Rugged bending beam load cells - shorter cleaning times
Bending beam load cells in harsh environments require a rugged design. This enables shorter cleaning times and more efficient production processes.

Electronic Component

PCB Test Kit | Printed Circuit Board Test Kit
Everything you need for PCB testing: Fast and simple mechanical durability and reliability testing based on strain measurement on printed circuit boards.

Electrical Component and Lightning Testing at Damstra Lab
This article shows how the Damstra Lab in the Netherlands is performing electrical tests and lightning tests based on highly reliable HBM test equipment.

Test Sys Integrator

Household Appliances

Auto

eDAQ / eDAQXR – Central Rugged DAQ
Centralized data acquisition systems providing layers for different measured quantities.

eDAQ-lite / eDAQXR-lite – Compact Rugged DAQ
Stand-alone, compact, rugged, mobile DAQ system for field testing and unattended monitoring in harsh environments.

Siemens: Dynamic truck rear axle transmission test rig
Siemens: Dynamic truck rear axle transmission test rig for SCANIA

INVT: Control algorithm
The company INVT has utilized HBM’s T10F torque transducer to measure torque and speed of an electric motor in order to optimize performance.

Mercedes AMG
The process controller MP85A from HBM is used, among other things, to monitor press-fit processes during production and assembly.

SISU AXLES: heavy-duty planetary axles
For developing more durable and more capable axles, Finnish manufacturer Sisu Axles equipped its new test stand with torque transducers from HBM.

Serving a greener automotive industry
The automotive industry has to adapt production and assembly processes in the face of the rapid changes in European environmental standards.

BMW: Innovative test bench concept for the drive train
The BMW Group's new test benches permit implementation of more efficient test programs and have a share in further extending the automotive supplier's tech

Valeo opts for HBM and innovative operating concepts
Valeo opts for the complete measurement chain from HBM in the production of control elements for opening and closing windows using automatic switches.

ORWIN: Process Monitoring
Orwin, one of largest automation machine builders in the UK, has utilised HBM’s MP85ADP amplifier in an Active Engine Mount Cell assembly line.

SomatXR Modular DAQ System For Harsh Environments
Modular DAQ system: enables the use of each module as a stand-alone system, as well as the combination of modules in centralized or distributed topologies.

E-Mobility challenges Torque Measurement Technology
Find out why e-mobility poses a challenge to torque measurement technology, and how HBM products have led to progress in the industry so far.

Quality Control in Production with MP85A
The white paper deals with the integration of MP85A modules into production systems and how suppliers and manufacturers can easily achieve ISO 9001.

Torque Measurement Challenges in High-Speed Applications
In this article, HBM discusses the design impact the measuring body of a torque sensor place in high-speed and dynamic applications. 

Efficient Mobile DAQ in Harsh Conditions of Use
Read this article from HBM to learn more about efficient mobile data acquisition in harsh environments selecting the right amplifier.

CRH: Safety in motion - component testing of car seats
C. Rob. Hammerstein (CRH), globally leading manufacturer of car seats, has developed a future-proof test concept, trusting in measurement technology from H

Changing Landscape of High RPM Torque Measurement
HBM explores the landscape of high RPM torque measurement while outlining some of the challenges and changes expected in the future.

GreenMot: Development of Custom Systems for Engine Tests
A newcomer to the market of engine testing, the French company GreenMot focused on precision tests and customized testing solutions with HBM as a partner.

Article: How can video support classic sensor data?
HBM survey shows: Recording video data in parallel to tactile sensors or digital bus signals is becoming increasingly attractive to users.

Transmission, Powertrain

INVT: Control algorithm
The company INVT has utilized HBM’s T10F torque transducer to measure torque and speed of an electric motor in order to optimize performance.

Using the CASMA Filter for Torque Measurements - Tips & Tricks
In this article you will learn how to apply the CASMA filter in HBM's TIM-PN, TIM-EC and PMX signal conditioning systems.

GreenMot: Development of Custom Systems for Engine Tests
A newcomer to the market of engine testing, the French company GreenMot focused on precision tests and customized testing solutions with HBM as a partner.

Aero

catman Enterprise | DAQ Software | Measurement Project
The nr. 1 data acquisition software for up to 20,000 measurement channels! Ideal for aerospace applications such as full-scale fatigue testing and more!

Strain gages in a wind tunnel application
To measure and analyze the forces and moments acting in all three axes (x, y, z) on aircraft test models in a wind tunnel requires special balances of the

HBK promotes the advance of strain measurements
As a member of the VDI and the WRSGC, HBK is commited to promoting the exchange of knowledge about strain measurements and advancing the technology.

Advanced Aircraft Electric System & Equipment Testing
One universal DAQ system for the electrical, mechanical and efficiency testing of all components of the aircraft electric system testing.

Cabin Comfort Validation and Analysis
What impacts passenger comfort? A good balance of temperature, airflow, noise & vibration. Learn about cabin climate & overall comfort validation & analysis

BAE Systems: Static and Fatigue Tests
BAE Systems benefits the performance of the new F-35 Joint Strike Fighter through integrated structural testing and derisking the FTI.

Wind Tunnel Testing by HBM
The optimization of aerodynamic properties in wind tunnel testing is of utmost importance for the efficiency of aircraft, spacecraft, cars and trains.

Aerospace Industry
The range of R&D test applications where HBK products add value is wide. It includes everything around structure, propulsion and complex flight systems.

Flexible Solutions for Aircraft Structural Testing
Before the aircraft takes off for the first time, it is tested in the stand. We offer scalable measurement solutions from sensor to software.

Advanced Air Mobility - HBK Testing Solutions
Benefit from HBK's experience in aircraft projects and jointly develop a safe, secure and affordable air transportation system across multiple uses.

Shock, Vibration and Impact Testing with Genesis High Spe
Genesis High Speed DAQ system provides absolute data security, plus an extremely high sample rate of up to 100 MS/s for shock, vibration and impact tests.

Interview Gianmarco Sironi
Get to know the HBK team, who they are and why they are the right support, not only for classical aircraft but also for customers targeting AAM – Interview

Torque Measurement Challenges in High-Speed Applications
In this article, HBM discusses the design impact the measuring body of a torque sensor place in high-speed and dynamic applications. 

FACC: Testing the winglets of the Airbus A350XWB with HBM
Strain gauges from HBM helped to measure results of the static and fatigue tests on winglets of the Airbus A350 XWB.

AVIATEST: Structural test of airframes
Latvian company AVIATEST focuses on different longevity, resources and static strength tests of airframes. They rely on HBM's QuantumX DAQ system.

Lufthansa: Actuator testing
Lufthansa Technik uses HBM T20WN for temperature tests on all airbus aircrafts

LISA Airplanes: Many technological innovations
Making flying a pleasure again: This is the aim of the new, ultra-modern AKOYA light airplane through the use of strain gauges from HBM and the ultra-rugge

CLES-FACIL: Research of Safe Parachute Opening
The Task of the 2011 experimental rocket was to fine out the force that the openings of a parachute exerts on a rocket.

Integration of PMX with Torque Transducers at BCSA
Case Study about an innovative application by the French company BCSA that uses HBM technology.

Lockheed Martin establishes a modern force transducer cal
Lockheed Martin establishes a modern force transducer calibration center

RUAG Space: Testing of Separation Systems for Satellites
RUAG Space conducts testing of separation systems for satellites with the help of HBM's MGCplus.

JAXA: Optical strain gauges
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) has relied on HBM’s data acquisition technology to investigate the structural health of an aircraft.

Changing Landscape of High RPM Torque Measurement
HBM explores the landscape of high RPM torque measurement while outlining some of the challenges and changes expected in the future.

Webinar: Optical Measurement Solutions for Aerospace
This webinar will present HBM FiberSensing’s solutions both for the aerospace and space markets using Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) technology.

Iron Bird Testing
Testing of the combined functionality, performance, & reliability of flight control, digital network buses, & actuators from component-level to full-scale.

Data Acquisition Package for Dynamic Material Tests
The HSM1C840 and HSM1C1640 packages are perfect for measuring dynamic mechanical quantities. Connect up to 16 strain gauges or other sensors.

A380 Full Scale Fatigue Tests
IABG trusts in measurement technology from HBM for the large-scale fatigue strength tests on a fully assembled Airbus A380.

JSF Structural Test Program
BAE Systems is using HBM’s data acquisition equipment to validate the Flight Test Instrumentation system on the F-35 Lightning II program.

Rail / Metro

Railway Measurement, Data Analysis & Testing
HBK solutions for reliable and solid railway measurement-, test- and analysis results supporting your railway testing on the track and in the lab.

Railway Measurements: Solutions for Testing & Monitoring
The HBK product and service portfolio covers railway validation, verification, metrology or in operation monitoring for predictive maintenance.

DB Systemtechnik: Measurement technology in railway engineering
The European Dynotrain research project investigates to what extent computer simulations could replace part of the measurement runs in future.

Cabin Comfort Validation and Analysis
What impacts passenger comfort? A good balance of temperature, airflow, noise & vibration. Learn about cabin climate & overall comfort validation & analysis

DB Minden is testing optical strain gauges from HBM
At present, DB Systemtechnik in Minden, Germany, an independent testing authority, explores the possibilities resulting from the use of optical strain gages, for example K-OL from HBM.

SomatXR Modular DAQ System For Harsh Environments
Modular DAQ system: enables the use of each module as a stand-alone system, as well as the combination of modules in centralized or distributed topologies.

Chinese tests highlight superiority of HBM’s eDAQ solutio
Comparative tests of data acquisition equipment for use on high-speed trains undertaken by the Beijing Jiaotong University in China have demonstrated the effectiveness of HBM’s SoMat eDAQ equipment when operating under extremely tough conditions

SIMS Professional Engineers: Reliable Data Acquisition En
For a recent series of tests on a new truck trailer design, Sims Professional Engineers (SPE) chose the Somat eDAQ data acquisition system from HBM.

IRT Australia: SoMat eDAQ used in Australian rail operation
The Institute for Rail Technology decided to use HBM's SoMat eDAQ data acquisition system when designing a new measurement vehicle.

TÜV SÜD Rail: With QuantumX on the tracks of the Glacier
TÜV SÜD Rail: With QuantumX on the tracks of the Glacier Express

Medellín Metro: Portable diagnosis system for mobile data
Medellín Metro: Portable diagnosis system for mobile data acquisition

Wayside Train Monitoring - Brochure 2 MB

Chinese Locomotives: Testing Electric Locomotives
The customer wanted a Data Acquisition system that can be used both as a distributed system and also a centralized system.

Interfleet: making trains safer all over the world
Interfleet uses the HBM data acquisition systems QuantumX and MGCplus to carry out rail measurements in a scalable and flexible way

Infrastructure & Structural Monitoring - Brochure 3 MB Mobile Testing & Onboard Monitoring - Brochure 2 MB

WA displacement transducers used for taking measurements
Inductive transducers can be used in even the severest conditions, such as on this stretch of track at Brixental in Austria.

Marine

Minesto: Power from tidal and ocean currents
Minesto develops power plants for the commercial production of electricity from slow ocean and tidal currents using strain gauges from HBM.

ALL FILL
All Fill International has a long history of working with HBM and has used both its digital and analogue models. This includes using HBM’s FIT1 digital load cells.

Load Measurement for the Optimization of Ship Engines
The optimization of ships' engines with the highly precise and reliable T40MAR torque sensor from HBM enables considerable fuel savings

Structural Health Monitoring Against Coastal Erosion
An HBK structural health monitoring solution plays an significant role in an innovative, sustainable recycling project against coastal Erosion in Italy.

IDENTO OPERATIONS
Dutch manufacturer Idento makes measuring units for weighing feed quantities for pigs and cattle. Idento uses hermetically-sealed load cells from HBM.

IASP: Powerful Weighing Technology for Greener Energy
Scientists at Humboldt University Berlin are trying to find out how biogas plants can become more efficient with the help of HBM measurement technology.

Agriculture

ALL FILL
All Fill International has a long history of working with HBM and has used both its digital and analogue models. This includes using HBM’s FIT1 digital load cells.

University of Cologne
The Cologne Laboratory for Construction Machines (KLB) is involved in numerous research and industrial projects.

IDENTO OPERATIONS
Dutch manufacturer Idento makes measuring units for weighing feed quantities for pigs and cattle. Idento uses hermetically-sealed load cells from HBM.

Accuweigh
Used in Australia's largest wine-growing region: HBM's universal Z6 load cell

CEMAGREF
Too much fertilizer? A globally unique test bench for investigation and analysis

Bavarian State Research Center for Agriculture (LfL)
A process control regulates the timing for batching and logs the batched quantities. Any variation from the target quantity can be automatically corrected

Bending Beam Load Cell is Ideal Weighing Component for Fe
Load cells are often used due not only to their measuring accuracy, but also for their stability, ruggedness, ability to handle hostile environments, and compatibility with automated, computer-controlled production systems.

Load Cells Allow Picking Tomatoes by App at "Meer Camp"
A new registration system based on load cells and an app at Dutch horticulture company Meer Camp allows insights into the picked quantities per employee.

Medical

TECHNOLAS Perfect Vision: Development of Eye Lasers
There can be no errors in operations of the eye: Therefore Technolas Perfect Vision relies on a precise HBM amplifier for their eye lasers.

Distribution, Trade

Engineering Services

DB Systemtechnik: Measurement technology in railway engineering
The European Dynotrain research project investigates to what extent computer simulations could replace part of the measurement runs in future.

Monitoring Solutions for Wind Turbines
Gain real insight into you wind turbine by monitoring it through HBM high quality measurement systems plus professional on-site installation.

ORWIN: Process Monitoring
Orwin, one of largest automation machine builders in the UK, has utilised HBM’s MP85ADP amplifier in an Active Engine Mount Cell assembly line.

BAE Systems: Static and Fatigue Tests
BAE Systems benefits the performance of the new F-35 Joint Strike Fighter through integrated structural testing and derisking the FTI.

Interview Gianmarco Sironi
Get to know the HBK team, who they are and why they are the right support, not only for classical aircraft but also for customers targeting AAM – Interview

Kolubara Metal
Measurement, weighing and determination of the center of gravity of mining machine superstructures using technology from HBM Test and Measurement.

Deacon Engineers: measurements in main water pipings
Deacon Engineers uses HBM's rugged data acquisition system SomatXR for measurements on raise bore drilling machines and in main water pipings

Education Research

The signals of an electric eel: piezoelectric power gener
Students are working on an innovative vision of a bicycle. In the ”Electric Eel“ project, the lightweight material carbon is combined with piezoelectronic ceramics.

TU Chemnitz: Fuel-cell driven three-wheel vehicle
100 km on 0.04 l – TU Chemnitz on the move and eco-friendly with QuantumX

POLITECNICO DI MILANO
Italian researchers have selected HBM’s GEN7t high-speed equipment to improve the reliability and accuracy of data acquisition on Charpy tests.

CLES-FACIL: Research of Safe Parachute Opening
The Task of the 2011 experimental rocket was to fine out the force that the openings of a parachute exerts on a rocket.

LIA Paderborn University
New materials in crash tests: Institute for lightweight automotive construction relies on HBM's Genesis HighSpeed.

UPM: Concrete beams provide greater resistance to impact
Read this case study from HBM to learn how the university of Madrid has analyzed the impact resistance in concrete using PACEline CFW piezo load washers.

PMX and Haptic Actuators with Shape Memory Effect
The PMX amplifier system as a central measuring and control unit meets all requirements for the test bench of the ZAF test laboratory.

NIST: Foundations for developing new industrial application
Researchers in the USA have utilized HBM’s DAQ equipment to ensure international competitiveness, to improve the quality of their products.

Article: How can video support classic sensor data?
HBM survey shows: Recording video data in parallel to tactile sensors or digital bus signals is becoming increasingly attractive to users.