Althen Sensors & Controls has expanded its long-standing distribution agreement with Silicon Sensing Systems Ltd, strengthening a global partnership that supports growing demand for high-performance inertial sensor technologies across multiple markets. Representatives from both companies recently met at Silicon Sensing’s headquarters to formally sign the extended agreement, underlining the long-term commitment on both sides to strengthen cooperation and support increasing global market demand. The expanded agreement enhances Silicon Sensing’s global distribution network, which spans 14 countries, while enabling Althen to support a surge in customer demand. Customers benefit from improved access to Silicon Sensing’s distinguishing inertial detection products combined with Althen’s local application expertise and integration support.
Strengthening a proven technology partnership
The collaboration between Althen Sensors & Controls and Silicon Sensing has already delivered strong results across Europe. Representatives from both companies recently met at Silicon Sensing’s headquarters to formally sign the extended agreement, underlining the long-term commitment on both sides to strengthen cooperation and support increasing global market demand. The expanded agreement builds on this foundation, enabling Althen to bring Silicon Sensing’s inertial technologies to even more markets while reinforcing local support in regions experiencing rapid growth. Through this partnership, Althen provides customers with local sales support, technical consultation, and system-level integration services, helping OEMs and project teams reduce development risk and accelerate time to market.
Strengthening our partnership with Silicon Sensing brings exciting new opportunities to deliver their class-leading technology to our customers on a global scale. This collaboration marks a significant milestone and reinforces Althen’s position as a trusted partner for advanced sensor solutions, expanding our ability to serve diverse industries.
High-performance inertial sensors for demanding applications
Silicon Sensing is a recognised market leader in MEMS-based inertial sensor technology, specialising in high-precision solutions designed for harsh and demanding environments. Its product portfolio supports applications where accuracy, reliability, and long-term stability are critical. Silicon Sensing’s inertial products are proven in some of the world’s most demanding environments, from space and subsea applications to industrial and mobile platforms. Their sensors are engineered for long operational lifetimes, making them suitable for mission-critical and safety-relevant systems.
Gyroscopes
Silicon Sensing’s MEMS gyroscopes are designed to deliver low noise, excellent bias stability, and robust performance under shock, vibration, and temperature extremes.
Accelerometers
The company’s accelerometers offer high accuracy and repeatability for measuring linear acceleration, inclination, and vibration.
Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs)
Silicon Sensing also supplies integrated Inertial Measurement Units, combining gyroscopes and accelerometers into compact, factory-calibrated modules.
Designed for extreme operating environments
Silicon Sensing’s inertial products are proven in some of the world’s most demanding environments, from space and subsea applications to industrial and mobile platforms. Their sensors are engineered for long operational lifetimes, making them suitable for mission-critical and safety-relevant systems. The partnership already delivers exceptional value to customers in Europe. The new agreement will help to effectively deliver cutting-edge sensor technology to more customers, across wider markets geographically in particular through Althen’s North America presence. Althen will be a key part of the team as we respond to a growing demand for our products.”
Added value through local support and integration
Beyond product availability, Althen Sensors & Controls supports customers with advice, application engineering, and system integration services. By combining Silicon Sensing’s inertial technologies with Althen’s measurement expertise, customers gain access to complete, application-ready solutions for Test & Measurement, OEM, and IIoT projects.
We both look forward to working closely together to further expand market reach and drive innovation across global industrial, aerospace, and autonomous system applications.
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