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Draw wire sensors in robust system for ice mass measurements

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Greenland Guidance DWIAT with draw wire sensor measures ice melt in Greenland

Sensors & Measurement Solutions

We make companies smarter by providing them high-quality sensor solutions. Our solutions enable our customers to automate, save costs, solve problems or develop new technologies. We provide standard and customized sensors, measurement systems and instrumentation for Test & Measurement, OEM and IIoT applications and provide additional services such as calibration, prototyping, training, consulting and rental.

We are happy to help you select the most suitable sensor or measurement solution. Fill in our contact form or contact us directly: you can find the phone numbers and e-mail addresses of your nearest location on our locations page.

Industrial Sensors

More than 1,200 sensors
Very accurate and reliable
Custom sensors also for small quantities

Industrial Sensors

Instrumentation

Data Loggers and data-acquisition systems
Amplifiers with BUS-interfaces
Indicators met BUS-interfaces

Instrumentation

Turn Key Measurement Systems

Railway Measurement Systems
Laser Measurement Systems
Plug & Play Measurement Systems

Turn Key Measuring Systems

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Case study

Triaxial Accelerometer in HIC Impact Tester

To create a perfect playing field, it needs to have the right bounce, damp, level, profile and many more factors. A HIC Impact Tester with a triaxial accelerometer determines the HIC and G performance (acceleration due to gravity) by dropping the HIC head from a selected height.

Case study

Customised measurement solutions for the Kiel-Holtenau lock

For the new design of the future drives of the Great Lock Kiel-Holtenau, the Wasserstraßen-Neubauamt Nord-Ostsee-Kanal required real measurement data of the lock gates during on-going operation. Measurement specialist Althen developed customised measurement solutions for this project.

Case study

Draw-wire sensor for measuring steering angle

The Solar Boat Team of TU Delft implemented a FD60 draw-wire sensor (string pot) into a hydrogen powered boat that uses hydrofoils to 'fly'. The boat has wings underneath the boat. To position the wings the boat uses a draw-wire sensor connected to a steering plate that measures the steering angle.

About Althen Sensors & Controls

Innovative, high-precision measurement systems and sensor solutions are our passion. Since 1978, Althen stands for advanced, customer-specific solutions in metrology and sensors. We offer a wide range of standard products but have the ability to fully customize a sensor or measurement system to meet your specific needs. Known for our flexibility, experience and quality in creating innovative measurement solutions, we are ready for your future measurement challenges.