Measurement. Engineered for Insight.

What we do

  • We engineer custom force and torque transducers to meet your exact measurement needs. From unique shapes to specialized applications, we collaborate with you to create solutions that go beyond off-the-shelf options.

  • Unlock accurate strain and displacement data with our custom-designed extensometers. Overcoming the limitations of standard options, we provide solutions for COD gauges, multi-DOF measurements, and extreme environments.

  • We design and integrate advanced test systems for comprehensive validation. Our expertise includes NVH rigs, dynamometers, and environmental chambers, all integrated with powerful control and data acquisition tools.

  • Gain deep insights into vehicle performance with our expert instrumentation services. We handle everything from sensor installation to advanced data acquisition and global deployment, providing the data you need for analysis and development.

Where we work

  • We deliver high-performance measurement solutions for the demanding aerospace sector. Our capabilities include high-temperature extensometers for aerospace materials, load cells for structural testing, custom test systems for component validation, and specialized instrumentation for aerospace vehicle development and analysis.

    Discover Aerospace Measurement Expertise

  • Slama Engineering offers load cells for precision weighing systems in agriculture, as well as custom sensors and instrumentation for testing agricultural equipment performance and durability in demanding field conditions.

    Explore Agricultural Measurement Solutions

  • Slama Engineering provides custom measurement and testing solutions for the automotive industry, from component-level analysis to full vehicle dynamics. Our expertise includes load cells for wheel force transducers, extensometers for material characterization, NVH test rigs, durability testing systems, and comprehensive vehicle instrumentation for performance evaluation and benchmarking

    Explore Automotive Testing Solutions

  • Slama Engineering develops precise measurement solutions for the biomedical industry, including miniature load cells for biomechanical studies, extensometers for tissue characterization, and custom sensors for medical device testing.

    Learn About Biomedical Measurement Solutions

  • We provide instrumentation and testing solutions for civil engineering applications, including load cells for structural monitoring of bridges and buildings, extensometers for assessing material behavior in infrastructure projects, and custom test systems for evaluating construction materials like concrete and asphalt.

    Discover Civil Engineering Testing Solutions

  • We provide robust measurement and testing solutions for the energy sector, including load cells and extensometers for material testing in oil & gas and renewable energy applications (wind turbines, solar structures), as well as structural health monitoring solutions for energy infrastructure.

    Learn About Energy Industry Solutions

  • Our extensometers, deflectometers, and clip-on displacement gauges are designed for comprehensive material testing across diverse applications. This includes testing of metals, composites, polymers, rock, concrete, asphalt, oil drilling materials, and performance analysis under extreme temperatures (high and cryogenic).

    Find Your Material Testing Solution

  • Slama Engineering supports the rail industry with custom load cells for applications like pantograph suspensions and bogie frames, integrated strain gauges for structural health monitoring of bridges and rail components, and test systems for rolling stock and infrastructure validation.

    Learn About Our Rail Industry Solutions

  • Slama Engineering provides robust extensometers and load cells specifically designed for high-pressure and submerged sensor applications in rock mechanics. Our solutions deliver critical data for geotechnical investigations and analysis.

    See Our Rock Geomechanics Offerings

About
Slama Engineering

Based in Minneapolis, MN, with a strong presence and client support in the Bay Area, California, Slama Engineering specializes in advanced measurement technology and instrumentation solutions, backed by local manufacturing.

Founded by an expert with extensive experience in the automotive industry, including years at MTS Systems developing diverse test systems and recent test system design and commissioning at Rivian, we bring deep, hands-on industry knowledge directly to your projects.

Our core expertise in measurement technology and instrumentation ensures the delivery of high-quality, custom-engineered solutions. From precisely tailored load cells and advanced extensometers to bespoke test systems and specialized vehicle instrumentation, Slama Engineering is your trusted partner – locally in Minnesota and across the nation – for reliable and innovative engineering solutions.

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