A fundamentally faster approach to torque and vibration measurement.

How much mechanical power actually flows through a Power Take-Off (PTO)? Design assumptions can only go so far once multiple suppliers and subsystems come together in one vehicle. This case study shows how a torque measurement on the cardan shaft turned uncertainty into objective data – in under an hour.

Condition monitoring gets all the attention, but it's a mature market where specialized companies already have decades of failure data. Machine builders have a different, harder-to-replicate advantage: they understand why their machines were designed the way they were. This post argues for a shift from detecting failures to understanding how machines actually perform in the field.

Every week, a new AI model promises to transform engineering — yet the biggest limitation isn't the model itself. It's the quality of the engineering context you feed it. Before investing in an AI platform, ask a harder question: does your data actually contain what you're hoping AI will discover?

Measurement campaigns rarely run late because of poor planning – the real causes are structural, from scarce expertise to procurement processes built for products instead of engineering solutions. Here's why they take so long and cost so much, and the four principles the best organizations use to stay ahead of it.

Optimizing lubrication requires more than reducing friction – it demands a clear understanding of how friction, heat, and dynamic motion interact. Discover how Forcebit's advanced measurement technology helped Flanders Make separate inertial effects from friction losses, enabling smarter lubrication strategies for more efficient drivetrains.

Choosing the right accelerometer is never about selecting the sensor with the “best” specifications on paper. Every accelerometer is a trade-off between bandwidth, sensitivity, synchronization, sensor mass, power consumption and cost — and the right choice depends entirely on the application and the physical phenomena that need to be measured. This article explores how different measurement challenges lead to different sensor trade-offs across vibration and condition monitoring applications.

ACCbit rethinks rotational measurements by combining wireless sensor fusion with high-resolution motion tracking. In this article, we explore the limitations of traditional encoders and show how ACCbit enables accurate angle, velocity, and acceleration measurements in retrofit and space-constrained industrial applications.

Learn how Precision Time Protocol (PTP) enables multiple gateways to share a common time base and operate as one synchronized measurement system. By extending synchronization beyond a single gateway, distributed sensor networks can scale seamlessly from 6 to 12, 18, or more sensors while maintaining accurate timestamp alignment.

When strain gauges are mounted on a shaft, measurement quality can sometimes be limited by the geometry of the shaft itself. Because thicker shafts often deform only minimally under torsional load, the resulting signal can have lower resolution or reduced accuracy. With our sensor solution, we increase the sensitivity of the measurement, allowing even very small deformations to be detected more reliably and accurately.

Are wireless sensors really ready for high-dynamic industrial measurements? In this post, we debunk 7 common myths about wireless sensing — from throughput and synchronization to power consumption and accuracy. Discover how modern wireless technology stacks up against traditional wired solutions and where Forcebit sensors truly shine.

This case study shows how Forcebit’s wireless DOT sensors deliver fast, reliable automotive vibration measurements in real proving-ground tests. Direct benchmarking against piezoelectric reference sensors confirms high accuracy across the relevant frequency range. The result is faster setup and earlier engineering insight without sacrificing data quality.

Ultra-fast gearbox diagnostics require more than traditional vibration measurements. In this study at LMSD Leuven, Forcebit demonstrates how high-resolution angular position, velocity, and acceleration data from ACCBIT encoders enable early detection of gearbox damage with minimal installation effort. The result is a practical, angle-resolved approach to predictive maintenance and condition monitoring.

Our second visit to Siemens Industry Software highlights major improvements to our ACCbit high-resolution encoder. The updated collar design enables ultra-fast installation, while new calibration and estimation algorithms enhance high-frequency dynamic capture. These advancements make ACCbit a powerful alternative to traditional torque measurement solutions.

Forcebit looks at a recent application case study by the KU Leuven Mechatronic System Dynamics (LMSD) Group showing how they handled instrumentation of wireless accelerometers on a tire and how this can help OEMs create quieter tires.

Let’s talk about measuring torque on a shaft using strain gauges. It is a difficult and cumbersome task. Here we explore why that is and how our Forcebit wireless torque sensor provides a cleaner, more reliable alternative.

Have you ever wondered what is the safe and robust way of mounting a wireless sensor on your machine? You are not alone. Most of our customers also ask about it. To address this question, this post explains to you the alternatives to mount our sensor to your machine, what accuracy levels you achieve at certain frequencies and also hints you which mounting method to choose for your applications.

At Forcebit, we focus on enhancing drivetrain performance by leveraging advanced torque measurement and vibration sensing technologies to analyze internal forces, optimize system efficiency, and ensure reliability through physics-based design and cutting-edge solutions.

We are proud to announce Forcebit received the investment Funds from BAN Flanders - Business Angels Network Flanders, BeAngels, and imec.istart future fund, supplemented by a VLAIO O&O grant.

Energy efficiency is becoming an increasingly important aspect of mechanical drive design. Assessing energy losses in a drivetrain has become...

FORCEBIT receives Siemens Future Industry Award. How can we transform the entire industry value chain? This question was the main focus of the Siemens “Startup- & SME-Networking Event” in the digitalCHURCH in Aachen.

We are proud to announce Forcebit received the innovative starter support funding from Agentschap Innoveren & Ondernemen – VLAIO. We thank Elke De Rijck and Bas Sturm from VLAIO for helping us with the application.