Mikrotechnik

Senstech becomes part of the IST Group

The takeover was initiated by the planned gradual withdrawal of the previous owner and company founder Rolf Wolfensberger and expands IST’s sensor portfolio to include force-, pressure-, surface tension- and torque sensors.

Senstech sensors can be found in a variety of applications in the medical field, such as infusion or insulin pumps, in cardiotocography or in devices for eye surgery. Other important areas of application are textile machinery, mechanical engineering, the watch industry, industrial pressure measurement technology, and applications for cars. In addition to OEM sensor solutions the company also offers standard sensors.

Senstech AG was founded in 1984 by Rolf Wolfensberger. The ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 certified company is based in Fehraltorf near Zurich and employs 10 people. As of July 1, Sebastian Krodel, former Member of the Executive Board, took over the management of Senstech AG. Mr. Wolfensberger will continue to support the company in the future by passing on his know-how to the employees and accompanying development and customer projects with his experience. Senstech AG will continue to offer and continuously expand its proven service from its current premises. Rolf Wolfensberger is very satisfied with chosen successor "Senstech AG has achieved a lot since it was founded almost 40 years ago, and we are now known as an innovative and very reliable sensor manufacturer. The certification according to ISO 13485 gives us easy access to medical projects. Our successes achieved were only possible thanks to dedicated and long-standing employees whose needs alongside our customers’ had the highest priority. Passing on the company is not easy, but I am delighted to have found a strong partner in IST AG. They will secure the long-term continuation and growth of Senstech AG. These prospects are ideal for our employees and customers and allow my life’s work to continue. I am also pleased that Sebastian Krodel, a long-standing employee, will keep the company on track as Managing Director."

"With the acquisition of Senstech, we have reached another milestone in our diversification strategy. Thanks to Senstech’s portfolio, we are not only expanding our product range, it is also opening up new markets. Our customers can benefit from further technologies, synergies in development, production and consulting as well as extended know-how and a broader approach to their sensor requirements," says Dr. Jörn Lützen, CEO of IST AG, and adds: "The production of all Senstech sensors will continue in Fehraltorf with their experienced employees. We are looking forward to working together and warmly welcome them to IST AG!»

Due to overlaps of individual manufacturing processes in the field of thin-film technology, there are synergies between the companies. Senstech’s expertise in the field of laser processing represents an expansion of the IST Group’s technology portfolio.

Senstech AG
The core competences of Senstech AG are the development and production of customer-specific sensors using thin-film and laser technologies. All essential development and production steps are carried out in our own laboratories and with our own production facilities. www.senstech.ch

Über die Innovative Sensor Technology IST AG

Innovative Sensor Technology IST AG is one of the global leaders in micro system technology, services and solutions for industrial measurement applications. The company employs approx. 400 personnel across the globe.

IST AG is a manufacturer and partner for physical, chemical and biological sensors. Its product range contains thin-film platinum and nickel RTD temperature sensors, capacitive humidity sensors, thermal mass flow sensors, conductivity and biosensors. IST AG also manufactures a broad portfolio of calibrated humidity modules. Additionally, a highly qualified technical team offers consulting, development and production of challenging customer requests in the field of micro system technology.

The wide product range is the choice of many renowned end customers and OEMs in their fields. As a result, IST AG sensors are found in measuring instruments for various applications, such as HVAC, automation, appliance, medical, test and measurement, aerospace, bio measurement and process control and many more.

Founded in 1991, Innovative Sensor Technology is headquartered in Ebnat-Kappel, Switzerland in the mountain region of Toggenburg. In 2005, Innovative Sensor Technology became part of the Endress+Hauser Group, headquartered in Reinach, Switzerland. The Endress+Hauser Group is among the global leaders in measuring instruments, services and solutions for industrial process engineering.

For further information, please visit www.ist-ag.com

Firmenkontakt und Herausgeber der Meldung:

Innovative Sensor Technology IST AG
Stegrütistrasse 14
CH9642 Ebnat-Kappel
Telefon: +41 (71) 99201-00
http://www.ist-ag.com

Ansprechpartner:
Caroline Kooijmans-Schwarz
Marketing
Telefon: 0719920100
E-Mail: caroline.kooijmans@ist-ag.com
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