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Entrepreneurs have a natural inclination to go at it alone. While this do-it-yourself spirit can help you move forward, adding an element of collaboration into the mix can make you unstoppable.
Leah Busque, founder of TaskRabbit

When it all boils down, business entrepreneurs and OEM design engineers have a lot in common. Both roles require a vision and drive to essentially “make something out of nothing,” whether that “something” is an advanced product or device design, or an innovative business approach.

As Leah Busque’s quote also mentions, another similarity between these two separate but similar roles is that their pursuits can be rather solitary. In the case of a design engineer, while it may seem more efficient to “go at it alone,” there are benefits to enlisting the help of experts in a specific field of technology to help bring advancements to life.

It’s true – choosing a third-party technology provider to partner in the design process comes with risks. Most technology providers may say all the right things at first, but taking a closer look into their history and capabilities may reveal some surprises that could be costly in the long run. However, Tekscan’s team of sales and application engineering experts offer decades of experience collaborating with OEMs to help achieve their force sensing applications efficiently and effectively.

Here's How We Can Help:

	We're Engineers, Too!: A common misconception of anyone that has the term “sales” as part of their job title is that they don’t necessarily have a technical background. This is not the case with FlexiForce sales engineers – all team members have technical backgrounds, and some have held positions as design engineers themselves at some point in their careers. Their mastery of the FlexiForce product line will be valuable in not only in helping to develop the ideal force sensing solution for your application, but also to ensure that your application will meet the mechanical and electrical requirements for optimal success.
	Chances Are, We Know Your Industry: From robotics, to industrial controls, and even medical devices, Tekscan’s sales engineers have assisted OEMs over a diverse range of industries. This experience is especially useful in industries where regulatory stipulations require very specific needs.
	Our Longevity is No Accident: Since 1987, Tekscan has brought several innovations and improvements to tactile force sensing technology. This is due in large part to the inventive minds of our sales and applications engineers that work with OEMs to develop unique solutions that accomplish complex engineering challenges. The OEM/sales engineering team partnership is a key reason why the company has remained stable over the years.

What Do OEMs Say About Us?

We had already used the standard flexible sensor in other jobs and product trials in the past, so we were familiar with its large dynamic range and excellent linearity and accuracy. But the instrument design needed a much smaller sensing area than the standard sensor provides. Turnaround on the custom sensor and good advice from the manufacturer helped smooth our product development process.
Thomas Eisner, Design Engineer, Cervitrol

We are thrilled with our decision to work with Tekscan to create a custom sensor for our product. Tekscan's team has been vital to the development of our product by working closely with our engineers to ensure the best sensor design and most effective electronics. They are responsive, knowledgeable, honest, and willing to go the extra mile to get the job done, and done well. Thank you Tekscan, for the first-rate service and a superior product.
Andrew Austin, President of Category Solutions

I was looking for a thin, flexible film to measure force in my [medical] device; something that would not interfere with its size. We looked at some competing thin film force sensors but your FlexiForce™ product was more accurate in terms of feedback and linearity. The technical expertise and product quality were also important for us since we needed to get through the FDA approval process. I would recommend FlexiForce sensors to any design engineer who is looking to measure force feedback without compromising the size or weight of the device.
Hank Daniecki, RGD Technologies

Embedded Assistance is Standing By

When you work with the FlexiForce engineering team on an OEM force sensing project, you’re not just saving time, money, and resources on potential re-designs – you’re gaining a trustworthy engineering resource that will stay with you through all stages of development. The team will ask the right questions, and cover all of the specific needs to ensure your process is successful.

Be unstoppable! Consult a FlexiForce sales engineer today to help bring your OEM project to life.