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Integrated sensor & measurement solutions

Althen is the innovative sensor expert that creates integrated sensor and measurement solutions for the creators of tomorrow. In all technology driven industries who are in need of a reliable and experienced partner in an era of increasing need of intelligence.

We create integrated sensor and measurement solutions. Either off-the-shelf or custom made but always driven by our experience and knowledge. By understanding the bigger vision of our customers we work in co-creation towards a shared goal: everything can be measured. Whether you're a customer looking for solutions that can take your business to the next level, or an individual looking to be inspired by what's possible. Our approach is flexible, but always dedicated to your purpose.

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OEM Solutions

Althen is your expert partner for designing your perfect OEM sensor.

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T&M Solutions

Off the shelf solutions ready to use in different types of projects.

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IoT Solutions

End-to-end IoT Industrial IoT solutions for the future.

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Either off-the-shelf or custom made

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proven trackrecord over 45 years
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Railway

Accelerometers for railway wheelset bearings and brake systems

Accelerometers have emerged as a key technology in this effort, providing precision measurement and monitoring capabilities that enable railways to operate at peak efficiency while maintaining high safety standards.

Offshore

Weighing 1.680.000 kg. wind turbines with load pins

Althen Sensors & Controls delivered four heavy-duty custom load pins to Barge Master for their BM-Heavy Feeder Platform, a motion-compensated system designed for large offshore wind turbines.

Railway

Wireless wheel load measurement system for GVB's trams

With no prior system suitable for workshop use, GVB required an in-house, mobile weighing system that could accurately measure the weight of trams, both at the axle and wheel levels at their workshop in Amsterdam.

Railway

Achieving World's first fully levitating lane-switch with an IMU

Delft Hyperloop, a student team from TU Delft, is pushing the boundaries of transportation. To execute the world's first fully levitating hyperloop lane-switch the integration of Althen's IMU8.x.y inertial measurement unit (IMU) was crucial.

Pharmaceutical and Medical Paper and Pulp Food and Packaging

Special force sensor for pure vapour drying

Althen has developed a highly specialised miniature force transducer for the pure steam drying process that can withstand the extreme environmental conditions.

Civil and Construction

SmartBrick monitors the inclination of Leiden's bridges

In Leiden is het belangrijk om de veiligheid te handhaven. Om de veiligheid van vier bruggen te waarborgen, heeft Althen Sensors SmartBrick - een IoT bewakingssysteem. om de veiligheid te waarborgen en gegevens te leveren voor voorspellend onderhoud.

Civil and Construction

Loadcell technology helps to accurately weigh a bridge

For Vandezande, expert in hydraulic engineering projects, Althen Sensors & Controls supplied advanced load cells that enable accurate real-time weight measurements, essential for the bridge's balance and operational efficiency.

Maritime Industry

Optimize ship and hyperloop design with high-precision accelerometers

The Marin Research Institute in Wageningen, Netherlands, tests the seaworthiness of ships using precise scale models. To enhance ship designs, Marin relies on our high-precision accelerometers from ASC, a leader in sensor technology..

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By using Althen's sensors, it is possible for us to build a compliant system that can measure external influences through sensors for the very first time. Now we can respond to external input and imbalance. We are able to provide the first self-balancing product in the world. Althen proved to be a highly competent and reliable expert that isn't afraid of that extra mile

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Sensors are essential in today's increasingly industrial and automated world. Our sensors and measurement systems are vital to the next generation of data-driven technology. We offer different types of sensors which are based on various measurement technologies to fulfill applications across a wide range of industries.

Pressure sensors Force Weighing sensors and load cells Torque sensors Standard strain gauges Linear position sensors Rotary position sensors Inclination measurement systems Acceleration sensors Vibration sensors Gyroscope sensors Temperature sensors Instrumentation Amplifiers & indicators Digital automation instrumentation Measurement Systems

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