One of the ways ITM sets itself apart is that our engineers don’t flinch when it comes to finding creative ways to make tough measurements.
For example, as you can see in this video, we have begun using our in-house 3D printer to customize plastic collars — embedded with sensors and transmitters — which allow us to wirelessly measure torque on rotating machinery.
In this example, we’re recording a signal as the drill bit enters the wood, but the same solution allows us to model and print a larger fixture to measure the stresses on an industrial drive shaft or other piece of rotating equipment.
Where once we might have turned to an area machine shop to mill a similar type collar, we can now model an even more precise tool and print it out overnight — saving valuable time and at a fraction of the cost.
3D Printing is just one more example of how ITM uses cutting-edge tools and new technology to solve problems.
— ITM President Tim Carlier
Have a tough measurement challenge? ITM engineers custom-build the sensor, fixture, and workflow to solve it.
Related solutions
Torque Monitoring
Wireless shaft torque, RPM, and power measurement on rotating machinery. Explore →
Strain Gauging
The strain-gage sensing embedded in ITM’s custom collars and transducers. Explore →
Custom Engineering
In-house design, 3D printing, and machining of custom fixtures for tough measurements. Explore →
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