Focused on automotive

Our Components and Sensors divisions have many years’ experience delivering complex electronic solutions to major automotive OEMs. Although little overall improvement in volumes is expected in the short term, the increased use of electronics and sensors will continue, driven by an increase in safety features and a desire for more efficient and environmentally friendly vehicles. Evidence can be seen in applications such as the development of stop/start technologies, which require additional sensors and electronics. Significant electronics are also required for the control and operation of hybrid and fully electric vehicles, although it will be some years before these reach full volume production.

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  • Product

    The Sensors division was chosen by BMW to supply a new range of speed sensors for a stop/start application. Using proprietary magnetic sensing technology, we developed an application which will be fitted onto all BMW four and six-cylinder engines, worldwide, starting in 2010.

  • Contract

We are constantly working with our customers on technology to reduce the impact of vehicles on the environment. 2009 saw us win significant business with leading European truck manufacturers including MAN, with the design of a high temperature sensor to monitor the effectiveness of the cleaning process within the exhaust system. The technology ensures that all MAN trucks and buses are compliant with environmental legislation Euro 4 and Euro 5.

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