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Sensor-Technik Wiedemann GmbH
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87600 Kaufbeuren
Germany
Press information HANNOVER MESSE 2017
STW is now also independently marketing its
competence in cylinder pressure measurement
For almost two decades now, Sensor-Technik Wiedemann (STW)
has developed and produced cylinder pressure and common rail
sensors for use in large diesel, gas and dual-fuel engines based
on its own thin-film technology.
Increasingly wide-ranging legislative measures for the reduction of CO2
emissions have for years been forcing manufacturers and operators of
engines to continuously optimize the degree of efficiency and the
performance of their combustion engines. Varying fuel qualities lead to
knocking and misfiring, which in turn lead to low engine power, higher
fuel consumption and higher levels of wear. Downtimes and
maintenance costs should be substantially reduced with the aid of
systems for proactive maintenance. This and other topics are
increasing the demand for measurement and control technology as well
as data management solutions for engines.
Development and production from a single source
For almost two decades now, Sensor-Technik Wiedemann (STW) has
developed and produced cylinder pressure and common rail sensors
for use in large diesel, gas and dual-fuel engines based on its own
thin-film technology. Function layers especially developed for this
application, particularly robust structural and connection technology and
a patented procedure for the reduction of loads on the sensor
membrane caused by the temperature shock wave occurring during the
combustion process make STW sensors stand out against competitor
products on the market.
In addition to new challenges regarding the robustness of measurement
systems, for example through increasing peak pressures, the
requirements on evaluation electronics are also becoming more
stringent. The increasing and more complex utilization of cylinder
pressure data in modern control systems is demanding components
with an even higher performance in order to transfer the raw data very
quickly to the superordinate control unit, or to provide ready-aggregated
or analyzed data as smart data sensors.
An experienced novice in the sensor market for cylinder pressure
In order to adapt the products even more precisely to market
requirements, STW will in future represent themselves independently
on the market for cylinder pressure sensors. Through their collaboration
with the OEMs of large engines, the latest requirements for the further
development of measuring systems are to be taken into account. These
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requirements also include data management solutions in maritime and
stationary engine applications. Therefore STW is now addressing
customers in these sectors, both in the company’s own name and via
partners.
About STW
Sensor-Technik Wiedemann GmbH (STW) supports its customers, the
globally-leading manufacturers of mobile machines, agricultural
machines and special machines and their users, with the use of new
technological possibilities through automation, networking and
electrification. For more than 30 years now, STW as an
internationally-leading manufacturer of control units, telemetry platforms
and drive elements as well as a provider of cloud solutions for many
applications concerning mobile machines, agricultural machines and
special machines, has also been a manufacturer of high-precision,
robust sensors for automotive and industrial markets. The company’s
strengths are the experience, specialist knowledge and diverse
competences in the development, manufacture and tailoring of generic
and specific sensor solutions.
www.sensor-technik.de
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