Industry Solutions
Industrial & Automation
Equipment OEMs, fluid handling, robotics, and process control.
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Case Studies
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Product Families
30+
Years OEM Experience
Overview
From robotic end-effectors and material testing to process weighing and fluid handling, industrial OEMs rely on SMD for durable custom sensors that integrate cleanly into equipment. Our engineering team shortens development cycles and provides production-engineered solutions for unique requirements and aggressive cost targets.
Sensing Challenges
How SMD Solves It
Force, tension & peel testing
Custom load cells measure yarn tension on textile and wiring machines, peel force in test systems, and forces in thermo-mechanical analyzers.
Process weighing & dosing
Load cells and scales enable accurate weighing and dosing systems on production lines.
Rugged & non-corrosive designs
Non-corrosive sensors withstand harsh service such as commercial fishing trawlers and agricultural drones.
Case Studies
Industrial & Automation Applications
Load Cells & ForceSteam Flow Measurement
The Steam Flow Measurement device is used in an in-line flow meter as the primary sensing element. A velocity probe placed directly in the path of the steam is repeatedly deflected by the steam which is measured accurately by a thin-film strain gauge element As the steam flow increases, the sensor deflects proportionally. This device helps improve the efficiency of commercial and government buildings.
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Load Cells & ForceCustom Yarn Tension Sensors (Load Cells) For Textile & Wiring Machines
Yarn tension measurement is required in most large volume winding of industrial wires, cable, composite filament, and textile cloth to assure uniformed cable, producing a high quality and a consistent product. Sensors help to assure an even tension in each of the component yarns, typically in a closed loop system to control any breaks for each line.
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Pressure SensorsCustom Pressure Sensors For Robotic Applications
This sensor is used in a hydraulic actuator. A hydraulic actuator consists of a cylinder or fluid motor that uses hydraulic power to facilitate mechanical operation. Multiple pressure and force sensors are needed on a closed loop feedback.
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Load Cells & ForceCustom Sensors For Industrial Peel Force Testing
This system is used by a manufacturer to measure force in a number of objects, like: laminate, foil, labels, sealing material, or other adhesive backed materials through peel testing.
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Pressure SensorsNon Corrosive Sensors For Commercial Fishing Vessels (Trawlers)
Used with commercial fishing vessels, the fishing trawler is pulled through the water. Located in the trawler, the sensor actively measures the pressure, and determines depths below sea level.
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Scales & WeighingSensors For Dosing Weighing Systems
Dosing Weighing Systems are used in manufacturing companies with the purpose of weighing materials like granules, fibers, flakes, powders, or liquids.
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Load Cells & ForceSensors For Thermo-Mechanical Analyzers
Customer manufactures test equipment for material properties analysis. The instruments measure dimensional changes under various thermal and force inputs, for determination of thermal coefficient of expansion and other mechanical properties. Accurate force and displacement measurements are critical.
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Level SensorsLiquid Level Sensors For Drones In Agriculture
Drones can be used to, carry and release liquids, scan for disease and other issues, address extreme weather conditions & better manage crop growth
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