Sensors, instrumentation and complete measurement systems for Test & Measurement applications
We have over 40 years of experience in developing unique sensors, instrumentation and turn-key measurement systems for test & measurement applications. Customers come to Althen because they can’t find a standard solution for their measurement challenge. We like to make the impossible possible.
Our solutions are turn-key
The strength of Althen is it’s flexibility to design, built and deliver a fully customized quality measurement system, that customers can literally plug and play. From dedicated measurement systems to detect earthquakes to extremely accurate inclination measurement systems with displays and set points for special heavy weight transports, there is hardly a measurement challenge that can’t be solved with a custom Test & Measurement solution.
Flexibility & in house design
With our in house design and manufacturing we have the flexibility to produce fast prototypes for the customer to test and iterate on in a short time-span.
We are your application specialist applying our strong knowledge in different sensor technologies to create the best possible sensor or to develop the best fit measurement chain often existing of sensors, amplifiers, electronics, and data-acquisition modules. From multichannel pressure measurement systems to position measurement systems with nano-meter resolution, Althen is your partner.
A glimpse of our T&M projects
Actions speak louder then wordsLaser sensors for the Hyperloop
Customised measurement solutions for the Kiel-Holtenau lock
GL980 Graphtec Datalogger for monitoring the movement of a lighthouse
HeliNav Loadmaster
Hydroelectric generator performance
Dedicated T&M Products
Multi-axis force sensors
- Measuring range 100 N to 250 kN
- Measure force in two or more axis
- Found in offshore and crash-test applications
Special automotive force sensors
- Measuring range 100 N to 50 kN
- Designed for test & measurement
- Perfect for automotive industries
Eddy current sensors
- Measuring range 0,25 mm to 60 mm
- Non-contacting measurement technology
- Perfect for harsh environment application
2D laser scanners
- Measuring range 2 mm to 2.500 mm
- High speed & accurate position measuring
- Resolution up to 0,01%
Automotive testing accelerometers
- Measuring range ±25 g to ±10.000 g
- Various measurement axis available
Tilt measuring & switching systems
- Measuring range 0° to 360°
- Build-in sensors & EMC-safe enclosures
- Precise & low-noise analogue outputs
Mobile tilt measuring systems
- Measuring range 360°
- Resolution up to 0.01°
- Up to 500 hours battery life
Inertial systems (IMU)
- Measuring range ±75°/s to ±24,000°/s
- Acceleration range ±2 g to ±6.000 g
- Six-degrees-of-freedom (6-DOF) IMU's
Precision barometers
- Display and analogue converter for pressure sensor measurement values
- Aluminium wall-mounted housing
- RS232 or USB data interface
Earthquake & vibration measurement systems
- Measuring range 0 to 40.000 Hz
- Detect earthquakes & other vibrations
Inner diameter measurement systems
- Measuring range 15mm to 300mm
- Inner diameter & profile measuring
Wheel diameter measurement tool
- Measuring range 400 to 1.400mm
- high precision measuring of wheel rolling circle diameter
Automated 3D wheel measurement systems
- For full 3D modelling of railway wheels
- Measuring speed 15 km/h to 350 km/h
- Accuracy to 0.05 mm