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Overview
- Summary
- Kistler Group, a global leader in dynamic measurement technology for pressure, force, torque, and acceleration, provides sensors, measurement systems, software, and related services. The company offers innovative solutions for efficient production processes and a sustainable future to partners in industry, research, and development. Its mission, the transformation of physics into innovation, safety, and sustainability.Kistler Group, a global leader in dynamic measurement technology for pressure, force, torque, and acceleration, provides sensors, measurement systems, software, and related services. The company offers innovative solutions for efficient production processes and a sustainable future to partners in industry, research, and development. Its mission, the transformation of physics into innovation, safety, and sustainability.
- Key Products/Technologies
- Core product families in dynamic measurement technology include pressure, force, torque, and acceleration sensors, along with integrated measurement solutions.Core product families in dynamic measurement technology include pressure, force, torque, and acceleration sensors, along with integrated measurement solutions.
- Piezoelectric force sensors enable precise measurement of dynamic and quasi-static compression and tensile forces, with the capability for simultaneous measurement of multiple orthogonal force components.Piezoelectric force sensors enable precise measurement of dynamic and quasi-static compression and tensile forces, with the capability for simultaneous measurement of multiple orthogonal force components.
- Pressure sensors, utilizing high-precision piezoelectric and piezoresistive technologies, are suitable for dynamic, quasi-static, and static pressure curve and pulsation measurements, including specialized sensors for hydrogen environments and high temperatures (up to 700°C).Pressure sensors, utilizing high-precision piezoelectric and piezoresistive technologies, are suitable for dynamic, quasi-static, and static pressure curve and pulsation measurements, including specialized sensors for hydrogen environments and high temperatures (up to 700°C).
- Accelerometers, based on IEPE, charge output, and MEMS technologies, are for vibration, shock, and motion measurements, demonstrating excellent accuracy across wide temperature variations due to high thermal stability.Accelerometers, based on IEPE, charge output, and MEMS technologies, are for vibration, shock, and motion measurements, demonstrating excellent accuracy across wide temperature variations due to high thermal stability.
- Torque sensors, employing piezoelectric and strain gauge technologies, precisely measure rotating shaft and reaction torques, with models integrating high-resolution speed/angle measurement sensors.Torque sensors, employing piezoelectric and strain gauge technologies, precisely measure rotating shaft and reaction torques, with models integrating high-resolution speed/angle measurement sensors.
- ComoNeo, an injection molding process monitoring and control system, offers real-time monitoring and control of cavity pressure, temperature, and machine signals, supporting zero-defect production.ComoNeo, an injection molding process monitoring and control system, offers real-time monitoring and control of cavity pressure, temperature, and machine signals, supporting zero-defect production.
- KiTraffic Digital, the world's first fully digital Weigh In Motion system, holds OIML Class F5 certification.KiTraffic Digital, the world's first fully digital Weigh In Motion system, holds OIML Class F5 certification.
- In biomechanics, piezoelectric sensor-based force plates and specialized systems like KiSprint and KiSwim contribute to sports performance and motion analysis.In biomechanics, piezoelectric sensor-based force plates and specialized systems like KiSprint and KiSwim contribute to sports performance and motion analysis.
- The company also provides various industrial automation solutions, including optical sensors, vision inspection systems, and electromechanical NC joining systems.The company also provides various industrial automation solutions, including optical sensors, vision inspection systems, and electromechanical NC joining systems.
- Core Advantages
- Global market leadership in dynamic measurement technology, built on over 60 years of experience.Global market leadership in dynamic measurement technology, built on over 60 years of experience.
- Continuous technological innovation capabilities, with approximately 9% of annual revenue reinvested in research and development and ownership of around 700 patents.Continuous technological innovation capabilities, with approximately 9% of annual revenue reinvested in research and development and ownership of around 700 patents.
- Provision of complete measurement chains from sensor to cloud and modular solutions, allowing flexible adaptation to specific customer requirements.Provision of complete measurement chains from sensor to cloud and modular solutions, allowing flexible adaptation to specific customer requirements.
- Expertise in delivering customized solutions across a wide range of industries, including automotive, aerospace, industrial production, medical, public infrastructure, and biomechanics.Expertise in delivering customized solutions across a wide range of industries, including automotive, aerospace, industrial production, medical, public infrastructure, and biomechanics.
- A global network with over 60 locations and approximately 2,000 employees, ensuring professional local technical support and calibration services.A global network with over 60 locations and approximately 2,000 employees, ensuring professional local technical support and calibration services.
- Proactive response to megatrends such as Industry 4.0, e-mobility, autonomous driving, and sustainability, with technology supporting data-driven and efficient production processes.Proactive response to megatrends such as Industry 4.0, e-mobility, autonomous driving, and sustainability, with technology supporting data-driven and efficient production processes.
- Target Industries
- Extensive application in the automotive industry for development and testing, covering vehicle durability, dynamics, tire development, combustion pressure analysis, NVH (Noise, Vibration, Harshness) testing, and crash safety tests.Extensive application in the automotive industry for development and testing, covering vehicle durability, dynamics, tire development, combustion pressure analysis, NVH (Noise, Vibration, Harshness) testing, and crash safety tests.
- In automotive production processes, the company offers process monitoring and quality assurance solutions across the entire value chain, from injection molding, metal stamping and forming, machining, joining, and assembly to end-of-line inspection systems.In automotive production processes, the company offers process monitoring and quality assurance solutions across the entire value chain, from injection molding, metal stamping and forming, machining, joining, and assembly to end-of-line inspection systems.
- The aerospace industry benefits from precise measurement solutions for drone and aircraft vibration measurement, landing gear and brake testing, space payload vibration tests, rocket engine, and wind tunnel tests.The aerospace industry benefits from precise measurement solutions for drone and aircraft vibration measurement, landing gear and brake testing, space payload vibration tests, rocket engine, and wind tunnel tests.
- In industrial production, particularly plastic injection molding, cavity pressure and temperature sensors are utilized for process optimization and achieving zero-defect production.In industrial production, particularly plastic injection molding, cavity pressure and temperature sensors are utilized for process optimization and achieving zero-defect production.
- Public infrastructure sectors employ solutions for structural health monitoring of bridges and Weigh In Motion systems, supporting road and bridge safety optimization.Public infrastructure sectors employ solutions for structural health monitoring of bridges and Weigh In Motion systems, supporting road and bridge safety optimization.
- Biomechanics and life sciences fields rely on essential force plate systems for sports science performance analysis, motion analysis, clinical gait analysis, rehabilitation, and occupational safety research.Biomechanics and life sciences fields rely on essential force plate systems for sports science performance analysis, motion analysis, clinical gait analysis, rehabilitation, and occupational safety research.
- Measurement technology solutions also extend to the maritime industry and semiconductor sector.Measurement technology solutions also extend to the maritime industry and semiconductor sector.
- Major Markets
- ChinaChina
- Switzerland, Germany, United KingdomSwitzerland, Germany, United Kingdom
- United StatesUnited States
- AustraliaAustralia
- BrazilBrazil
- Certifications/Patents
- Possession of approximately 700 patents in dynamic measurement technology, demonstrating leadership in technological innovation.Possession of approximately 700 patents in dynamic measurement technology, demonstrating leadership in technological innovation.
- Walter P. Kistler's 1950 patent for the charge amplifier, a crucial foundation for the industrial application of piezoelectric technology.Walter P. Kistler's 1950 patent for the charge amplifier, a crucial foundation for the industrial application of piezoelectric technology.
- The KiTraffic Digital Weigh In Motion system holds OIML Class F5 certification, officially recognizing its world-class accuracy.The KiTraffic Digital Weigh In Motion system holds OIML Class F5 certification, officially recognizing its world-class accuracy.
- Provision of traceable calibration services compliant with DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025, an essential element for adherence to quality standards like IATF 16949.Provision of traceable calibration services compliant with DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025, an essential element for adherence to quality standards like IATF 16949.
- Utilization of diverse core technologies, including piezoelectric and piezoresistive measurement, optical measurement methods, and strain measurement, ensuring product precision and reliability.Utilization of diverse core technologies, including piezoelectric and piezoresistive measurement, optical measurement methods, and strain measurement, ensuring product precision and reliability.
- Czochralski method for high-quality crystal production, a basis for sensor performance.Czochralski method for high-quality crystal production, a basis for sensor performance.
- Continuous technological advancements, such as the development of the world's first miniature charge amplifier with IO-Link technology.Continuous technological advancements, such as the development of the world's first miniature charge amplifier with IO-Link technology.
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Lemböckgasse 49, 1230 Wien, Austria
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