IMADA specializes in
force measurement

PRODUCTS
- Force Gauges Load Cells (Force Sensors) Force Test Stands Torque Testers Torque Test Stands Attachments, Grips &
  Fixtures Software / Download Card Cables 180 Degree Peel Testers Food Texture Analyzer & Related Wire Crimp Pull Testers Other Equipment Custom Made Discontinued Products
SOLUTIONS
- Basic Principle of Force Measurement SOLUTIONS BY FORCE
SOLUTIONS BY INDUSTRY
- Automotive / Transportation Aerospace Electronics / Semiconductors Industry Machinery / Parts Energy Packaging / Containers / Paper Food / Beverages Textile / Apparel Construction / Furniture Cosmetics / FMCG Medical Equipment Pharmaceutical Ergonomics / Sporting Goods Chemicals / Raw Materials Occupational Training Musical Instruments
SERVICE & SUPPORT
- Technical consultation Custom Manufacturing Sample Measurement Laboratory Consignment Test Purchase Support Repair Service Calibration Service Instruction Manual Brochure Request Certificate Samples About Next series (IMADA Connected) Force Unit Conversion (N ⇔ kgf ⇔lbf etc.) Crucial points to select a force-gauge manufacturer Daily Inspection
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HISTORY OF FORCE MEASUREMENT

70 year-old history of IMADA

First Chapter of IMADA (unfolded in 1947)

In 1940s, force gauges were hardly available in Japan. The first chapter began in 1947, when the company's predecessor, who was then running a small factory, decided to challenge himself, and to materialize force gauges for his customer. He developed several as custom-made. He did not halt and in fact continued improving the quality. It took another 6 years, when we received the first three orders of mass produced force gauges in 1954.
Secrets of IMADA’s mechanical force gauge ＞

Leaps and Bounds - From Mechanical to Digital

While IMADA's mechanical force gauges were gaining popularity, we received requests from customers asking for digital force gauge. As we highly valued customers' inquires and in particular, suggestions, we unrolled the development of digital force gauges. After a few hundreds of trials and errors, the very first digital force gauge was commercially available in 1984. By carefully reviewing customer inquires, we recognized the customer needs to output measurement data acquired by digital force gauges. It took another two years before we introduced the first RS232C output function equipped model in 1986.
History of IMADA’s digital force gauges ＞

Another Leap Forward - Spin off of Force Gauge division, Incorporated, and Global Footprint

In order to reach worldwide customers, and to expand IMADA's global footprint in handheld force gauges, IMADA CO., Ltd. was established in 1987. It wasn't the smoothest ride, and in fact, we began by the former CEO hand-carrying several force gauges, and jumping on airplane, even without business appointments. Upon arriving airports, he looked for local interpreter, and tried arranging meetings. The walk-in sales continued and expanded from Asia, Europe, and then Americas. As the regional coverages widened, so did orders.

Redefine IMADA's reason for existence - from force gauge manufacturer to force measurement specialist

Customers use tool not because they need tool but they need performance and function. And right ones.
Fully realizing the fundamental, and in order to materialize ever-expanding customer needs, IMADA has expanded the product spectrum.
-various attachments and motorized stands for more accurate measurement results
-units that can measure displacement as well as force
-torque meters to measure rotational force
-units for medical use
-specialized measuring instruments for the food industry

Quest for the genuine customer orientation

IMADA firmly believes that the evolution of the company and the innovation of our products over the past half century is the fruit of our strong desire to meet the measurement needs of all our customers and our unrelenting efforts to listen to them. At a time when dramatic changes in the environment and technological evolution tend to separate us from our customers, we want to be even more customer-oriented. We expand customer department, diversify our digital and analog contact points with customers throughout the company, and introduce and develop new services. Introduction of Force Channel, a new customer community website and IMADA Connected, which enables IMADA equipment to continuously evolve are just a few examples. We will continue to improve the value of our services by incorporating the voices of our customers.

For future growth

In order to further excel the strengths, we have accelerated our efforts to grow ourselves in tangible and intangible manners. In tangible aspect, we introduced "Personnel Analysis Chart" and "Career Path Flow" and at the same time, have been enhancing the internal training. In intangible aspect, we have also evolved in the "facilities" aspect, such as obtaining ISO/IEC17025:2005 accreditation, International Standard for accrediting calibration laboratories. We also completing the construction and moved to new office premise.
In addition, and in intangible aspect, we highly cherish technology and put equal efforts to evolve technological capability. Obtaining Patent through joint research with the University of Tokyo, and developing the world's first technology (i.e., force gauge equipped with a function to directly record continuous data on a USB memory stick), are just a few example. We are fully determined to accelerate our growth in the three areas of "people," "facility," and "technology", and we do so without being satisfied with our past progress.
IMADA’s personnel system ＞
IMADA’s calibration lab ＞
Collaborative R&D with reserch institutes ＞