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Kistler has been a measuring technology pioneer for 50 years. Our claim measure. analyze. innovate. neatly sums up what we do: measure, evaluate, draw conclusions and feed data back into the process. Thanks to our solutions, our customers can analyze physical processes, control industrial production and optimize their products. Our technology helps advance global megatrends by reducing emissions or enhancing energy efficiency and traffic safety, for example. And last but not least, we create ideal conditions for Industry 4.0: our measuring data feeds self-regulated production processes in today s smart factories. 2
Creating Benefits Did you know that Kistler's measuring technology helps maximize engine performance? paves the way for Industry 4.0?... helped Rosetta to reach comet Chury? Kistler's measuring solutions monitor combustion processes in Formula 1 racing. Kistler's measuring solutions make self-regulated production processes possible. Kistler's measuring solutions monitor fuel consumption on space probes. 3
Kistler Worldwide Global Presence 1959 foundation of Kistler with headquarters in Winterthur 1900 employees worldwide 560 in Switzerland 430 in Germany 55 years of technology know-how 70% of sales to the automotive industry 56 locations 26 Sales Centers 8 Production Centers 11 Competence Centers 3 Tech Centers 6 Tech Offices measure. analyze. innovate Research & Development 26 Sales Centers 9 Tech Centers/Offices Customization/Repair/Calibration 11 Competence Centers System Assembly 8 Production Centers Components Sales Center Tech Center Production Center 4
Growth through Innovation 389 Active Property Rights Worldwide 1961 Type 904 World's first quartz force sensor 1967 Type 9251A World's first piezoelectric 3-component force sensor 1973 Type 4043 World's first sensor based on the piezoresistive measuring principle 1974 Type 6151A World's first diaphragmless high pressure sensor 1980 Type 9233 World's first ultra-sensitive quartz strain sensor 1983 World's first rotating quartz wheel-force dynamometer 1989 World's first 5 mm hightemperature pressure sensor 1998 Kistler's first in-house crystalgrowing facility 2004 Type 6189A World's first 2.5 mm combined pressuretemperature sensor 2002 Type 2852 World s first modular signal conditioning platform for indicating 2009 Kibox World s first dedicated combustion analysis system for in-vehicle applications 2014 Type 6054b World s most durable cylinder pressure sensors for supercharged racing engines 5
Growth through System Integration 2002 Launch of the webbased ControlMonitor CoMo Net 2004 Launch of the SmartCrash Barrier 2009 Launch of KiBox To Go 2011 Launch of the maxymos family 2015 Launch of CoMo Injection new Generation 6
measure. analyze. innovate. Our claim measure. analyze. innovate. sums up our business model and our strategy Measure Measurement is our core competence. Kistler leads the global market in highly dynamic measuring technologies that push the physical limits. Analyze Customers can rely on our measurement results to reach correct conclusions and optimize their processes. Innovate Customers use the knowledge gained through our technology as the springboard for new innovations. At Kistler, innovation is a commitment. We are determined to be the first to bring innovations to market and that motivates us to deliver top performance, day in, day out. 7
Components Systems Solutions We control quality at every stage in the value chain. Sensors Electronics Systems Solutions Pressure Force Worldwide Service Torque Acceleration 8
Research and Technology We offer customized solutions to meet every measuring challenge. Piezoelectric measurement measuring with crystals Piezoresistive measurement measuring with silicium crystals Optical measurement measuring with light Strain gage measurement Application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) Material and processing technologies Piezoelectric measurement technology Piezoresistive measurement technology Optical measurement technology Strain gage technology 9
Applications and Markets Divisions and Strategic Business Fields ART Automotive Research and Test Engine Research & Development Engine Marine & Stationary Vehicle Dynamics & Durability Vehicle Safety IPC Industrial Process Control Plastics Joining System Business Production Monitoring Test Stands Customer Solutions ST Sensor Technology Road & Traffic Biomechanics Cutting Force High Speed Dynamics Test & Measurement Thermoacoustics 10
Automotive Research and Test Engine Research & Development Kistler helps save resources. reduce toxic emissions optimize engine efficiency and power enhance comfort 11
Automotive Research and Test Engine Marine & Stationary Kistler helps protect the environment. cut fuel consumption enhance engine performance minimize wear and optimize maintenance 12
Automotive Research and Test Vehicle Dynamics and Durability Kistler helps develop better, more comfortable cars. enhance chassis design optimize tires ensure comfortable and safe driving 13
Automotive Research and Test Vehicle Safety Kistler helps make cars safer. optimize safety measures in real crash test environment document all impact measurands acting on humans in accidents for injury risk assessment comply with international vehicle safety standards 14
Industrial Process Control Plastics Kistler helps monitor part quality and optimize injection molding processes. Reduce quality cost Achieve zero-defect production Boost production efficiency Improve cycle times Optimize product quality 15
Industrial Process Control Joining Systems Business Kistler helps optimize production processes. guarantee total quality assurance and process reliability cut energy consumption by up to 80% optimize cycle times 16
Industrial Process Control Production Monitoring Kistler supports zero defect production. control repeatable processes implement in-line quality assurance into series production optimize processes and make them more efficient minimize quality costs by early failure detection 17
Industrial Process Control Production Monitoring Kistler helps reduce manufacturing costs. control repeatable processes implement quality assurance in series production optimize processes and use of resources minimize costs 18
Industrial Process Control Test Stands Kistler helps develop innovative electric motor drive systems. Reduce the energy needed for high performance e-mobility conduct fully automated electric motor performance tests evaluate efficiency, dynamics and stability 19
Sensor Technology Road & Traffic Kistler helps improve road and rail safety. protect roads and bridges by detecting overloaded vehicles collect traffic data 24/7 improve infrastructure planning and maintenance charge road users according to vehicle weight Play video 20
Sensor Technology Biomechanics Kistler helps optimize performance and facilitates rehabilitation. optimize athletes' development facilitate rehabilitation thanks to in-depth insights into the musculoskeletal system prevent injuries Play video 21
Sensor Technology High Speed Dynamics Kistler helps realize reliable dynamic high pressure measurements. measure pressure waves up to 10,000 bar, e.g. in explosions develop protective clothing carry out closed vessel tests (ignitors and propellants), airbag tests, hydroforming and shock tube measurements 22
Sensor Technology Test & Measurement Kistler helps implement advanced test and measurement applications. measure pressure, force, torque and acceleration analyze, test and validate mechanical systems cover exceptionally wide measuring ranges: from mbar to 10,000 bar, from mn to MN, from mnm to knm and from 200 µg to 100,000 g 23