Sharing is the Reason for This Holiday Season
FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc. arranges company wide food drive to support Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County. - December 08, 2011
FUTEK Application Contest
What's Your Application? The FUTEK Team is a big fan of visuals and charts as seen in the concept diagrams in their application page. Most of the images were provided by loyal customers wanting to give them a better understanding of how they use FUTEK sensors while other applications came from:... - April 08, 2010
High Accuracy Miniature Load Button Load Cell
FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology is proud to now offer their model LLB400, a Miniature Load Button Load Cell with improved overall accuracy. The load cell has a high accuracy with a deflection of 0.0015” nominal and an operating temperature of -60° F to 200° F. As an extra feature,... - February 26, 2010
Futek Offers New Submersible Miniature Load Cell
Futek has recently released their model LSB210, a Submersible Jr. S-Beam Load Cell used in applications where protection from liquids is required. Although the product was built for a diverse range of applications examples include fiber tension, medical bag weighing, and automated feedback control systems. - December 16, 2009
High Capacity Load Cell Offered with USB Output
The LSB600 S-Beam Load Cell is a high capacity tension and compression transducer with a wide capacity ranging from 10,000 lbs to 25,000 lbs. This new module is offered with USB output as an additional option. - November 19, 2009
Futek Designs a Load Cell Fit for Outer Space
The project, designing a specialized sensor for NASA, originated at Harvard University where student Shelly L. Anna began its research. It later needed the help of Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Dr. Gareth H. McKinley where they faced many difficulties reaching the NASA project requirements. - October 10, 2009
Futek Offers Load Cell with No Risk Lifetime Warranty
FUTEK is announcing the launch of their new “No Risk Life Time Warranty” program starting September 1, 2009. Starting this month FUTEK will be offering a Life Time Warranty with their most sought out sensor, the LSB200 Miniature S-beam Load Cell on orders made on or after September 1st from stock. - September 18, 2009
Miniature Column Load Cell with USB Option
FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology is offering their Miniature Column Load Cell with a USB output option. The LCA300 is a Compression Load Cell built for compact press applications. Similar to FUTEK’s larger column load cell models, the LCA300 may be used in press applications but on a smaller scale where space is limited. - July 31, 2009
In-Line Biomechanical Load Cell with USB Option
FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology is offering their In-Line Load Cell with a USB output option. The LCM300 is a Tension and Compression built for Endurance, Press, or Inline applications. The LCM300 In-line Load Cell now available with USB Output eliminates the need for an analog amplifier, power supply, and display equipment making usage easy to use and much more effective. - July 04, 2009
New High Capacity Load Cell
FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc. (FUTEK) has expanded their High Capacity Load Cell series by adding the LCA600 Load Cell to their product line. The LCA600 is now part of the FUTEK Load Cell series, expanding the high capacity load cell range. The LCA600 is offered from 100,000 lbs to 300,000 lbs. in capacity. For an even higher capacity range of up to 1million lbs. please see the LCA700 High Capacity Load Cell model. - June 03, 2009
Miniature Titanium Pressure Sensor Available with USB Output
FUTEK Introduces PMP943 Miniature Pressure Sensor with USB option Contact: John Vargas or John Schnell at info@futek.com FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc. (FUTEK) has just added the PMP943 Miniature Pressure Sensor to their USB Sensor Solution Line. The new module with USB output eliminates... - April 30, 2009
Miniature Pressure Sensor Available with USB Output
FUTEK Introduces PMP943 Miniature Pressure Sensor with USB option Contact: John Vargas or John Schnell at info@futek.com FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc. (FUTEK) has just added the PMP943 Miniature Pressure Sensor to their USB Sensor Solution Line. The new module with USB output eliminates... - April 30, 2009
Tension & Compression Load Cell Available with USB Output
FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc. (FUTEK) has just added the LCB500 Tension & Compression Load Cell to their USB Sensor Solution Line. The new module with USB output eliminates the need for an analog amplifier, power supply, and display equipment making usage that much easier. The plug and play gives you power to monitor the output of the sensor and enjoy measurement and are less affected by noise, temperature variation or power supply requirement. - March 29, 2009
Pedal Force Load Cell Available with USB Output
FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc. (FUTEK) has just added the LAU220 Pedal Force Load Cell to their USB Sensor Solution Line. The new module, with USB output, eliminates the need for an analog amplifier, power supply, and display equipment making usage that much easier. - February 27, 2009
Reaction Torque Sensor Available with USB Output
FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc. (FUTEK) has just added the TFF Reaction Torque Sensor to their USB Sensor Solution Line. The new module with USB output eliminates the need for an analog amplifier, power supply, and display equipment making usage that much easier. - February 15, 2009
Donut Load Cell with USB Option
FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc. (FUTEK) is now offering its LTH300 Donut/Thru hole Load Cell with a USB Output option. The new module eliminates the need for an analog amplifier, power supply, and display equipment making usage that much easier. - February 05, 2009
Miniature Load Button with USB Ouput
FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc. (FUTEK) is now offering its LLB130 Miniature Load Button with a USB Output option. With the integration of the USB Kit, the need for amplifiers, filters, and multi-meters is eliminated. The USB output would give the LLB130 Miniature Load Button the ability to interface efficiently with a Data Storage Device (PC). Utilizing metal foil strain gauge technology, the LLB130 is available in 5 lbs to 50 lbs, with a subminiature 0.38 inch outside diameter. - January 23, 2009
High Capacity Load Cell with USB Option
FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc. (FUTEK) is now offering its LCA700 High Capacity Load Cell with a USB output option. Since the 4th quarter of 2008, FUTEK Engineering Labs have been offering USB Output option on select models. The LCA700 is now part of the FUTEK USB Sensor Solution series in the high capacity range. The LCA700 17-4PH Stainless Steel in 500,000 lbs to 1 million lbs, has a raised Spherical surface, and comes equipped with a handle for easy carrying. - January 18, 2009
Pancake Load Cell with USB Output
FUTEK’s LCF400 Pancake Load Cell Available with USB Output. FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology Inc. (FUTEK) is pleased to present the improved LCF400 Pancake Load Cell. The design is now being offered with a brand new USB Digital Interface and is the newest product to be added to the FUTEK USB... - January 09, 2009
FUTEK Load Cell Featured on “Prototype This”
FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc. is pleased to announce that its MAU300 Multi-Axis Load Cell was featured on the popular Discovery Channel Network, “Prototype This.” On the show, “Prototype This,” a team of engineers and mechanical geniuses take on various problems of today's world by creating one-of-a-kind prototypes for the future. Their engineers create models to be tested and used in several applications. - December 21, 2008
FUTEK Introduces S-Beam Load Cell with USB Option
FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc. is pleased to present its LSB350 with a brand new USB Digital Interface. This improvement offers a USB type solution for Strain Gage Based Load Cells. FUTEK’s USB Sensor Solution provides an easy “Plug & Play” with basic software making the System Integration even simpler. - December 16, 2008
Introduces Intrinsically Safe Pressure Sensor
FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc. is pleased to present the intrinsically safe PMP500 Pressure Sensor. Multiple intrinsically safe approvals include FM, ATEX, CE conformity and CSA to help support international shipments of OEM equipment designed with these transmitters. These four approvals also provide global recognition and acceptance of the intrinsically safe ratings. - December 09, 2008
FUTEK Enhances Tension & Compression Load Cell
FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology Inc. is pleased to present the redesigned LCF400 Tension & Compression Load Cell. The new design features structural changes and complete welding which drastically improves this models output symmetry and accuracy. In addition to this, the LCF400 is now available with USB output and metric threads. - November 18, 2008
FUTEK Offers Load Cell with USB Output
FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc. is pleased to present its LSB200 S-Beam Jr. Load Cell with a brand new USB Digital Interface with 16 bits resolution. With this improvement, FUTEK has once again shown its innovation by becoming one of the first Sensor manufacturers to offer a USB type... - October 21, 2008
New Multi Axis Load Cell Measures Tri-Axial Loads
FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc. (www.futek.com) has just expanded its Multi Axis Load Cell series with the new MTA505 Multi Axis Load Cell. The MTA505 Multi Axis Load Cell (Tri-Axial) offers an excellent solution for measuring Mx, My, and Fz loads. - August 21, 2008
New Handheld Digital Display IHH200 Offered by FUTEK
Futek Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc. Futek Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc is pleased to announce its new Handheld Digital Display, the IHH200. This product is widely used by system integrators and test engineers in laboratory, medical, automotive and aerospace instrumentations. The portable... - August 21, 2008
New Pressure Sensor: High Quality Pressure Solution Starting at €97
FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc has expanded its Pressure Sensor product line yet again by adding the new model: Pressure Sensor PMP300 to its line up. This marks the second pressure sensor release for FUTEK in 2008. The PMP300 Pressure Sensor (OEM) is precision engineered and manufactured to... - June 19, 2008
Fatigue Rated Pancake Load Cell: Can Now be Provided in 2 mV/V Output
Futek Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc. (www.futek.com) can now provide its fatigue rated version of Pancake Load Cells LCF700 in 2.0 mV/V output: LCF701 Fatigue Rated Pancake Load Cell. Futek can also provide this model with a tension base. These load cells are primarily used in inline applications... - May 22, 2008
Miniature Load Button – New Miniature Load Button Load Cell Offered in Even Smaller Size
Futek Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc has expanded its Load Button Load Cell product line by adding the new miniature model: Miniature Load Button LLB130. The Miniature Load Button LLB130 is offered in 5, 10, 25, and 50 lbs capacity range with an outside diameter of 0.38” and an incredible... - November 15, 2007
OEM Load Cells – Improved for Custom Requirements
FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc is now able to offer its LSM250 and LSM300 Precision Load Cells to meet custom requirements such as high temperature (steel version only), low temperature, water resistant, and high humidity for custom applications. In the past these products were not able to... - June 30, 2007
Futek Load Cells Protect Our Troops
Previously, the Army’s Humvee vehicles were susceptible to a tactic used to disable vehicles and injure our troops. To deal with this threat, the Army Research & Development Command at Watervliet Arsenal in New York improved on a concept that was successful in protecting Humvees in Haiti during the ‘90s and tested it using a 3,000 lb LCB400 Rod-end Tension Load Cell designed by Futek. - May 12, 2007