Novotechnik is a pioneering company in linear and angular position sensors, initiating with the introduction of potentiometers in the 1950s. It provides high-precision sensor solutions for diverse motion control applications, utilizing both contacting and non-contacting technologies. The company establishes industry standards with outstanding linearity and reliability, driven by continuous technological advancements. A global provider of sensor solutions, supplying products and services to major markets worldwide.Novotechnikisapioneeringcompanyinlinearandangularpositionsensors,initiatingwiththeintroductionofpotentiometersinthe1950s.Itprovideshigh-precisionsensorsolutionsfordiversemotioncontrolapplications,utilizingbothcontactingandnon-contactingtechnologies.Thecompanyestablishesindustrystandardswithoutstandinglinearityandreliability,drivenbycontinuoustechnologicaladvancements.Aglobalproviderofsensorsolutions,supplyingproductsandservicestomajormarketsworldwide.
Key Products/TechnologiesKeyProducts/Technologies
The main product categories include linear position sensors, angular/rotary sensors, potentiometers, signal conditioners, and various accessories. Linear position sensors encompass rod-type transducers (TE1, LS1, KLM, LWG, LWX series), non-contacting types (TP1, FTI series), position sensors with return springs, in-cylinder sensors (TH1, TIM series), and open system transducers (LFP linear foil potentiometers, PTP, PTN series). Notably, the TIM series rod-style non-contact linear position sensors employ magnetostrictive technology, offering high accuracy of up to 0.04% and repeatability of 0.005%.Themainproductcategoriesincludelinearpositionsensors,angular/rotarysensors,potentiometers,signalconditioners,andvariousaccessories.Linearpositionsensorsencompassrod-typetransducers(TE1,LS1,KLM,LWG,LWXseries),non-contactingtypes(TP1,FTIseries),positionsensorswithreturnsprings,in-cylindersensors(TH1,TIMseries),andopensystemtransducers(LFPlinearfoilpotentiometers,PTP,PTNseries).Notably,theTIMseriesrod-stylenon-contactlinearpositionsensorsemploymagnetostrictivetechnology,offeringhighaccuracyofupto0.04%andrepeatabilityof0.005%.
Angular/rotary sensors include shaft-type sensors (Vert-X 1300, 1600, 2100, 2200, RSC-2800, RSX7900 series), non-contacting angular sensors (Vert-X 05E, Vert 13E 5V, Vert-X 31E, RFA 4000, RFC 4800 series), hollow shaft angular sensors (GL, WAL 200, WAL 300/305 series), multi-turn rotary sensors (ML, PD, RSM, GP, IGP series), and automotive sensors (SP1600, RSC3200, SP4000, SP5000, RSC6600, SP2800 series). The RFC4800 series is a robust non-contact rotary sensor featuring up to 14-bit resolution, repeatability of 0.1° or better, a wide operating temperature range of -40°C to +120°C, and an IP69 seal rating. The Vert-X 37E series is a programmable touchless rotary sensor utilizing a magnetic pickup, providing IP68 sealing and wear-free operation for extended lifespan.Angular/rotarysensorsincludeshaft-typesensors(Vert-X1300,1600,2100,2200,RSC-2800,RSX7900series),non-contactingangularsensors(Vert-X05E,Vert13E5V,Vert-X31E,RFA4000,RFC4800series),hollowshaftangularsensors(GL,WAL200,WAL300/305series),multi-turnrotarysensors(ML,PD,RSM,GP,IGPseries),andautomotivesensors(SP1600,RSC3200,SP4000,SP5000,RSC6600,SP2800series).TheRFC4800seriesisarobustnon-contactrotarysensorfeaturingupto14-bitresolution,repeatabilityof0.1°orbetter,awideoperatingtemperaturerangeof-40°Cto+120°C,andanIP69sealrating.TheVert-X37Eseriesisaprogrammabletouchlessrotarysensorutilizingamagneticpickup,providingIP68sealingandwear-freeoperationforextendedlifespan.
Key technologies include potentiometer technology, Hall-effect (NovoHall™), magnetostrictive (NOVOTURN™, NOVOSTRICTIVE®), and inductive (Indres®, Vert-X®, DyMoS™) measurement principles. Non-contacting sensors operate without friction, minimizing wear and maintenance, and offer excellent resistance to dust, moisture, and contamination due to high IP ratings. The 2800 Series multi-turn rotary sensors, based on NOVOTURN™ technology, leverage advanced giant magnetic resistance effects for precise and durable multi-turn measurements.Keytechnologiesincludepotentiometertechnology,Hall-effect(NovoHall™),magnetostrictive(NOVOTURN™,NOVOSTRICTIVE®),andinductive(Indres®,Vert-X®,DyMoS™)measurementprinciples.Non-contactingsensorsoperatewithoutfriction,minimizingwearandmaintenance,andofferexcellentresistancetodust,moisture,andcontaminationduetohighIPratings.The2800Seriesmulti-turnrotarysensors,basedonNOVOTURN™technology,leverageadvancedgiantmagneticresistanceeffectsforpreciseanddurablemulti-turnmeasurements.
Core AdvantagesCoreAdvantages
A technology innovator, leading sensor technology development since the introduction of potentiometers in the 1950s, establishing industry standards with superior linearity and reliability. A company with strong innovation capabilities, continuously enhancing linearity and reliability levels through the development of new technologies for non-contacting applications.Atechnologyinnovator,leadingsensortechnologydevelopmentsincetheintroductionofpotentiometersinthe1950s,establishingindustrystandardswithsuperiorlinearityandreliability.Acompanywithstronginnovationcapabilities,continuouslyenhancinglinearityandreliabilitylevelsthroughthedevelopmentofnewtechnologiesfornon-contactingapplications.
Offering a broad portfolio of linear and rotary position sensors based on various measurement principles, including potentiometric, Hall-effect, magnetostrictive, and inductive technologies. Providing flexibility in delivering customized sensor solutions optimized for diverse industrial and customer application requirements.Offeringabroadportfoliooflinearandrotarypositionsensorsbasedonvariousmeasurementprinciples,includingpotentiometric,Hall-effect,magnetostrictive,andinductivetechnologies.Providingflexibilityindeliveringcustomizedsensorsolutionsoptimizedfordiverseindustrialandcustomerapplicationrequirements.
Maintaining a top-tier quality system, evidenced by ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949:2016 (formerly ISO/TS 16949) certifications, meeting the stringent quality management system requirements of the automotive industry. Demonstrating proven reliability with tens of millions of sensors used in billions of miles of vehicle operation without field failures.Maintainingatop-tierqualitysystem,evidencedbyISO9001:2015andIATF16949:2016(formerlyISO/TS16949)certifications,meetingthestringentqualitymanagementsystemrequirementsoftheautomotiveindustry.Demonstratingprovenreliabilitywithtensofmillionsofsensorsusedinbillionsofmilesofvehicleoperationwithoutfieldfailures.
Designing products for stable performance in harsh environmental conditions. Meeting a wide temperature range from -40°C to +150°C and high protection classes up to IP69K, ensuring precise and reliable operation even under vibration, moisture, and extreme temperatures. Potentiometer technology with strong immunity to electromagnetic interference (EMI).Designingproductsforstableperformanceinharshenvironmentalconditions.Meetingawidetemperaturerangefrom-40°Cto+150°CandhighprotectionclassesuptoIP69K,ensuringpreciseandreliableoperationevenundervibration,moisture,andextremetemperatures.Potentiometertechnologywithstrongimmunitytoelectromagneticinterference(EMI).
Establishing an extensive global sales and service network with its German headquarters, US and China branches, and trade partners in over 25 countries. Providing customer-centric services with technical support from local engineers to facilitate seamless and cost-effective integration of sensor systems.EstablishinganextensiveglobalsalesandservicenetworkwithitsGermanheadquarters,USandChinabranches,andtradepartnersinover25countries.Providingcustomer-centricserviceswithtechnicalsupportfromlocalengineerstofacilitateseamlessandcost-effectiveintegrationofsensorsystems.
Offering sensors with redundant versions and built-in diagnostics to meet functional safety requirements. Possessing the capability to design and develop customized solutions tailored to specific customer needs.Offeringsensorswithredundantversionsandbuilt-indiagnosticstomeetfunctionalsafetyrequirements.Possessingthecapabilitytodesignanddevelopcustomizedsolutionstailoredtospecificcustomerneeds.
Automotive industry (automotive sensors, throttle bodies, steering systems, engine and transmission management, active suspension systems)Automotiveindustry(automotivesensors,throttlebodies,steeringsystems,engineandtransmissionmanagement,activesuspensionsystems)
Marine industryMarineindustry
RoboticsRobotics
Medical industry (medical devices and equipment)Medicalindustry(medicaldevicesandequipment)
Wood, textile, paper, and metal processing industriesWood,textile,paper,andmetalprocessingindustries
Packaging industryPackagingindustry
Machine engineeringMachineengineering
Plastics industryPlasticsindustry
Hydraulic and pneumatic systemsHydraulicandpneumaticsystems
Control industryControlindustry
Material handlingMaterialhandling
Power generationPowergeneration
Oil and gasOilandgas
Theme park ridesThemeparkrides
Machine toolsMachinetools
Laboratory equipmentLaboratoryequipment
Energy systemsEnergysystems
Major MarketsMajorMarkets
South AfricaSouthAfrica
China, IndiaChina,India
Germany, Austria, Baltic States, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Denmark, Finland, France, Great BritainGermany,Austria,BalticStates,Bulgaria,Croatia,CzechRepublic,Slovakia,Denmark,Finland,France,GreatBritain
USA, Canada, MexicoUSA,Canada,Mexico
AustraliaAustralia
BrazilBrazil
Certifications/PatentsCertifications/Patents
Holds ISO 9001:1996 (first certified in 1996) and ISO 9001:2015 (conversion completed in 2018) quality management system certifications.HoldsISO9001:1996(firstcertifiedin1996)andISO9001:2015(conversioncompletedin2018)qualitymanagementsystemcertifications.
One of the first companies to achieve IATF 16949:2016 (formerly ISO/TS 16949:2000) certification, complying with the automotive industry's quality management system requirements (VDA 6.1, QS9000, EAQF, AVSQ).OneofthefirstcompaniestoachieveIATF16949:2016(formerlyISO/TS16949:2000)certification,complyingwiththeautomotiveindustry'squalitymanagementsystemrequirements(VDA6.1,QS9000,EAQF,AVSQ).
Certified as an 'Authorized Economic Operator (AEO-F)' by the European Union since October 2011 and granted 'known consignor to EC regulation No. 300/2008' status by the German Federal Aviation Office in November 2012.Certifiedasan'AuthorizedEconomicOperator(AEO-F)'bytheEuropeanUnionsinceOctober2011andgranted'knownconsignortoECregulationNo.300/2008'statusbytheGermanFederalAviationOfficeinNovember2012.
The SP-2800 potentiometric angle sensor series is certified by TÜV Süd for use in automatic firing units, tested according to DIN EN 12067-2:2004-06 standard.TheSP-2800potentiometricanglesensorseriesiscertifiedbyTÜVSüdforuseinautomaticfiringunits,testedaccordingtoDINEN12067-2:2004-06standard.
Possesses unique technological strengths including NOVOTURN™ technology (magnetoresistive effect-based multi-turn rotary sensors), NOVOSTRICTIVE® magnetostrictive technology, and Indres®, Vert-X®, DyMoS™ inductive measurement technologies. Potentiometer technology inherently resistant to electromagnetic interference is a core technical competitive advantage.PossessesuniquetechnologicalstrengthsincludingNOVOTURN™technology(magnetoresistiveeffect-basedmulti-turnrotarysensors),NOVOSTRICTIVE®magnetostrictivetechnology,andIndres®,Vert-X®,DyMoS™inductivemeasurementtechnologies.Potentiometertechnologyinherentlyresistanttoelectromagneticinterferenceisacoretechnicalcompetitiveadvantage.