a clamp and method of use may be configured to detect whether a clamp is properly secured to an object , and whether that proper securement is maintained . one embodiment of a clamp may include a first portion and a second portion . the relative positions of the first and second portions may be selectively adjusted using a positioner . a sensor assembly may be secured between said first and second portions to determine if the first portion engages the work piece with the proper force . multiple clamps may be used on a single work piece , and those clamps may be in communication with a common controller to alert the user when any clamp experiences a force other than the force the user desires .