Kistler View2017 Understanding in order to change Page 3 Measurement solutions for the challenges of our times Page 4 Direct path to test results Page 5 Industry 4.0 starts with us Page 6 Measuring the oceans Page 7 Pushing the limits
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Mobility or security, digitization or climate change as diverse as the challenges of our times are, they have one thing in common: all call for innovative solutions. People, too, are needed who single-mindedly seek new possibilities within their areas of influence. And who do not give up until they have grasped the situation and found ground-breaking solutions. A Kistler Tech Center Japan Calibration Training/Consulting Support/Hotline Kistler develops technologies for a world full of potential. New comprehensive services bring the company very close to its customers to capitalize on the benefits of networked digitized production (Industry 4.0), to forge ahead with the development of greener vehicles that enhance road safety. And to plumb the ocean's depths for answers to the urgent questions in climate research. Rolf Sonderegger CEO Kistler Group 3
Life-savers behind-the-scene Direct path to test results Crash tests play a major role in making car traffic safer and drastically reducing the number of injured occupants. Kistler contributes substantially with its innovative measurement solutions. Our DTI (Digital Transducer Interface) technology, which is deployed as standard in crash tests worldwide, ensures swift and efficient test setup and maximum process reliability thus achieving totally dependable measurement data for the development of safer vehicles. Our measurement solutions enable the intuitive setup of a perfectly coordinated measuring chain, allowing our customers to perform more tests in less time with maximum reliability. Only one cable is needed to configure sensors, transmit and synchronize measurement data and supply power. Automatic sensor detection makes configuration even easier, while the installation position, calibration values and relevant physical variables are automatically detected by Kistler measurement software. DTI technology is now also used in vehicle dynamics and operational stability tests. ' Investing passion and know-how, we have succeeded in developing a technology that achieves maximum measuring reliability in automotive engineering. We are glad that our work helps enhance road safety. ' Dr. Thomas Wagner Head of Division Automotive Research & Test 4
Industry 4.0 starts with us Ground-breaking production within the context of Industry 4.0 starts with data acquisition and can be roughly divided into three stages: Smart Machine, Smart Production and Smart Services. Kistler technologies cover all three stages. In injection molding production, for instance, Kistler sensors built into the tool enable process monitoring, transparency and thus greater controlling efficiency (Smart Machine). By converging captured data in a virtual production environment, Kistler is not only capable of monitoring individual injection molding machines, but can also network and manage production across several sites (Smart Production). Finally, Smart Services controlling all production data in the cloud may still be a long way off in most cases. Yet Kistler already possesses the relevant mature technologies. If the benefits of a worldwide networked production surmount current data protection guidelines and the fears that exist in connection with this issue, in the future production managers will be notified immediately via app or email in the event of process fluctuations or a rise in spoilage rates and will be able to take direct action. ' As new Head of the Industrial Process Control Division, I personally, and our customers, devote all our energies to getting the most out of Industry 4.0. Mature technologies network all stages of industrial production so that they can be controlled across several sites. ' Frank Peter Kirgis Head of Division Industrial Process Control Intelligent measurement solutions for smart factories 5
Precise data for climate research Measuring the oceans ' With their outstanding measuring accuracy, Kistler sensors lay the foundation for measuring the world's oceans. Kistler thus actively helps in improving our understanding of the ocean ecosystem. ' Marc Schaad CTO and Head of Division Sensor Technology As an ecosystem, the ocean plays a key role in the Earth's climate balance. As part of the international 'Argo' research project, around the globe automated measuring robots at a depth of around 2 000 meters furnish us with an up-to-date picture of key ocean characteristics like temperature and salinity. The robots have various high-tech sensors on board, including Kistler pressure sensors for determining operating depth. These sensors offer high measurement accuracy, exceptional long-term stability and high resistance to corrosion from seawater. Thanks to their exceptional quality and resilience, Kistler pressure sensors aid in establishing a sound data basis for climate research and thus a better understanding of global warming. In 2017, the researchers aim to delve even deeper, down to 7 000 meters, to trawl more valuable data from the ocean in the 'Deep Argo' follow-up project. Kistler pressure sensors can withstand enormous pressure under water and will be used again for this purpose. 6
Pushing the limits ' At Kistler, we don't deal in empty words: We do indeed shape the future. ' Dr. Walter Looser Head of Test & Measurement and Product Lines ' I enjoy bringing people from the international Kistler family together and help them connect to share their knowledge. ' Marine Dumont Global Business Driver Test & Measurement ' I never cease to be impressed by the high status innovation enjoys at Kistler. ' Martin Notter Head of Vocational Foundation Training Sales 2006 to 2016 mchf 375 350 325 300 275 250 225 200 175 150 125 100 75 50 25 0 The Kistler Group is on a growth course: last year revenue rose by 9 percent to around CHF 358 million. Aiming to stay abreast of this formidable dynamic growth, Kistler seeks innovative people, who feel at ease in a dynamic, fast-changing international environment. As a manufacturer of high-precision sensors, we have learned to concentrate on the smallest details. The same applies for our employees. At Kistler, their experience and expertise are appreciated and promoted in a targeted manner. Join our team and help us to shape the innovations of the future. We look forward to hearing from you. /careers 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Consolidated sales in Mio. CHF More than 1 600 employees at 58 locations worldwide are dedicated to developing new measurement solutions and offer individual application-specific support at the local level. Ever since Kistler was founded in 1959, the company has grown hand-in-hand with its customers. Around 10 percent of revenue is reinvested in innovation and research with the aim of delivering better results for every customer. 7
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