Interface Force Measurement Solutions

 Managing increasingly complex conditions and physical problems in the field of vehicle testing – fast, customer-specific and efficiently: our innovative measurement technologies are modular in design and can be adapted to any specific application. As industry experts, we support you with our Know-how, moving you forward in vehicle development. 

 Optimize your processes in automotive production and achieve maximum quality while ensuring greatest possible process reliability, transparency, traceability, productivity, energy and cost efficiency. We support you with individual solutions in the areas of manufacturing and product testing. 

 Rely on Kistler – we offer tailormade measuring solutions that meet the requirements for every space testing or aviation testing scenario – from small-scale laboratories to the most demanding operational environments. 

 Optimize road and bridge safety with advanced real-time monitoring and enforcement solutions from Kistler that help you to prevent damage, reduce risks, and efficiently and sustainably optimize infrastructure planning. Benefit from the unprecedented levels of precision and usability of our digital solutions and our broad range of innovative measurement technologies! 

 Achieve fuel savings of up to two percent per year to reduce vessel emissions. Make ships, tankers and offshore structures safer and more efficient. Piezoelectric sensor technology for large engine monitoring and hydrodynamic testing from Kistler are deployed effectively worldwide. You will benefit from a broad portfolio of best-in-class solutions for maritime and naval applications. 

Establish FDA and MDR-compliant manufacturing processes for medtech devices and plants for medtech equipment and pharmaceutical goods. Combine consistent quality and maximum safety with cost-efficient operation. Our know-how and customized solutions will help you achieve maximum transparency and traceability, from the design concept through to final release.

 Integrated monitoring and control solutions based on piezoelectric measurement technology can optimize every stage of semiconductor manufacturing, such as increasing yield, reducing ppm failure rates, and improving process quality. 

Achieve significant competitive advantages as well as excellence in the electrical and electronics manufacturing sectors by using Kistler measurement technology across the complete value chain: from product development over component production and final assembly up to product testing.

 Reduce risks, prevent outages, save costs! Improve the operational availability in the energy and infrastructure sector to be on the safe side. We support you with our know-how and measurement solutions for structural health monitoring and condition monitoring to maintain plants, power grids and buildings. 

Optimize your athletes’ and clients’ performance capability. Work out individual training plans to avoid injuries and achieve better recovery outcomes. Force plate systems based on piezoelectric technology measure highly dynamic movement patterns with utmost precision, delivering the biodynamic data that are required for comprehensive motion analyses. Benefit from clear advantages over DMS-based force plates.

 Managing increasingly complex conditions and physical problems in the field of vehicle testing – fast, customer-specific and efficiently: our innovative measurement technologies are modular in design and can be adapted to any specific application. As industry experts, we support you with our Know-how, moving you forward in vehicle development. 

The most efficient and reliable method of quality assurance for injection molding consists of integrating QA directly into the injection molding process. The principle: sensor technology positioned precisely in the injection mold – that is to say, exactly where quality is produced – detects deviations from the target condition and allows automated identification of bad parts as well as control of the injection molding machine. Our sensors, systems and software solutions help to get these challenges under control.

 We offer an extensive portfolio of test and analysis systems. They analyze the functional characteristics of bolted joints (such as the coefficient of friction, preloading force or torque) and also bolting tools; they capture all the measured values and provide a clear presentation of the documented results. These systems allow targeted monitoring of tolerance limits, and they ensure that process deviations in fastening technology are detected at an early stage. 

Modular assembly and testing systems for automated production are the key to converting and upgrading production lines – sustainable solutions that let you react quickly to changes in demand so as to ensure profitable operation. Kistler supplies a diverse range of assembly, measuring and testing systems for industrial automation and digitalization. Our solutions cover joining, assembly and inspection processes for complex parts and products. With our modular, highly integrated turnkey solutions, manufacturers can gradually step up the automation level of their production – including quality assurance. The flexible response to changing market conditions!

 To achieve the ideal machining process and zero-defect production, many parameters must be considered. Our piezoelectric dynamometers measure the cutting forces in research and development reliably and accurately during ongoing machining. The knowledge gained from the cutting force measurements is used to optimize tools and cutting processes. For tool monitoring in production, we offer highly integrated force sensors as well as sensors for acceleration and acoustic emissions in the machining process. The measurement technology provides real-time insights that help improve the process, optimize tool life and control the process.

 Mechanical components, small test stands with torque-speed measurements or fully automated complete solutions to analyze and document electrical drive systems: for all these applications and more, broad-band high-precision measuring technology ensures synchronous acquisition of electromechanical measurement signals – so both online and offline evaluations of efficiency, dynamics and stability are possible at every operating point.

Discover test systems from Kistler for vehicle durability and vehicle dynamics testing, for performing all the necessary tests in tire development and production, for combustion pressure analyses in research and development, the field of NVH (Noise, Vibration, Harshness) as well as customized complete crash systems for demanding vehicle safety tests. Convince yourself of our expertise, longstanding experience, and innovative and high-precision measurement technologies.

Kistler, one of the world's leading system providers, supplies specific measurement equipment for automotive safety and crash tests. Our range includes high-precision sensors, reliable data acquisition systems, crash test dummies (ATD), comprehensive application software for complex measurements in the automotive sector and customized services. Drawing on our expertise in crash measurement technology, we offer complete measurement systems for vehicle and component crash tests as well as specific solutions for customers in this segment.

 As a leader in the field of innovative, application-oriented measurement systems for engine development, backed by more than 50 years of experience and expertise, we support you with state-of-the-art measurement technology and test systems for accomplishing fast, accurate and efficient electric vehicle (EV) powertrain analysis. More than that: we will guide you through the new and challenging applications. 

Rockets are complex and expensive assets undergoing a lot of stress, especially during launch. So their engines have to be thoroughly tested to meet demanding requirements. Dependent on the nature of the propellant (solid or liquid) thrust, pressure and vibration characterization are indispensable test requirements for safe and efficient rocket launches. Kistler has more than 50 years of experience in space testing and supports engineers with cutting-edge, application specific measurement technology. Rely on us to make it fly!

Optimize your athletes’ and clients’ performance capability. Work out individual training plans to avoid injuries and achieve better recovery outcomes. Force plate systems based on piezoelectric technology measure highly dynamic movement patterns with utmost precision, delivering the biodynamic data that are required for comprehensive motion analyses. Benefit from clear advantages over DMS-based force plates.

System integrators around the world choose Weigh In Motion solutions from Kistler as part of high-level traffic management systems. Thanks to their reliability and robustness, high degree of accuracy, and effortless integration, our solutions are used to safeguard and sustain roadways and structures of all kinds.

 To get most out of high-quality sensors, accurate, low-noise processing of the sensor signals that are emitted is essential. Kistler offers an attractive portfolio of solutions for signal processing and subsequent data digitization. Piezoelectric (PE) sensors with a charge output require a so-called charge amplifier. On the other hand, piezoelectric sensors with integrated electronics (IEPE) are supplied by Piezotron couplers which decouple and amplify the signal. 

 The quality of a measurement depends not only on the sensor itself, but also on many other factors such as the cable or correct application. Kistler offers a wide range of accessories - basically everything needed for a good measurement. 

 To get most out of high-quality sensors, accurate, low-noise processing of the sensor signals that are emitted is essential. Kistler offers an attractive portfolio of solutions for signal processing and subsequent data digitization. Piezoelectric (PE) sensors with a charge output require a so-called charge amplifier. On the other hand, piezoelectric sensors with integrated electronics (IEPE) are supplied by Piezotron couplers which decouple and amplify the signal. 

 From sensor to software: Kistler offers complete systems for selected applications. 

 Software solutions for measurement data acquisition, data analysis and data management