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Precision and safety under maximum load

Aerospace is one of the most demanding industries in the world. Components must function just as reliably at -55°C as they do at 125°C, weigh not a gram too much, and measure accurately even under vibration, shock, and high speed.

ME's customized 3D and 6D force-torque sensors are designed precisely for these challenges:

They deliver noise-free signals even in minimal installation spaces, withstand extreme environmental influences, and can be seamlessly integrated into existing structures, both mechanically and electrically—from test benches to flight control systems. Whether you need a single unit or a series of 10,000, we accompany you from the initial CAD sketch through validation to delivery – including FMEA documentation, EMC-compliant signal routing, and a long-term availability guarantee.

Our sensor solutions are created in close developer-to-developer dialogue – for applications in which every component is safety-critical and no standard product will suffice.

Thermal stability from –55°C to +125°C

Our sensor solutions are designed for a dynamic temperature range from –55°C to +125°C – while remaining fully calibratable and stable in signal behavior.

Thanks to specifically selected materials, internal strain gauge design, and a precise compensation matrix, we guarantee that the signal-to-noise ratio does not deteriorate even during rapid temperature changes. Each sensor undergoes validated thermal cycle testing—also in accordance with industry-specific standards upon request.

The result: long-term stable measurement results, minimal drift, and sensor technology that does not require readjustment – even during launch, flight, and re-entry.

Vibration and shock loads during launches and tests

Robust sensor technology for maximum mechanical stress

Engine starts, rocket ignitions, and structural test campaigns generate enormous dynamic loads. Our sensors are designed to reliably withstand strong vibrations and shock loads—even during continuous use.

We achieve maximum resilience through mechanically decoupled geometries, special damping zones, and high-strength materials. Our internal testing systems simulate shocks of up to several thousand g as well as high-frequency sinusoidal and noise vibrations—tailored precisely to your specifications.

For you, this means signal stability even in highly dynamic processes, no cracking, no contact problems—just reliable data in every flight or test situation.

For you, this means signal stability even during highly dynamic processes, no cracking, no contact problems—just reliable data in every flight or test situation.

1500 +

Standard products from stock

30 +

Years of experience in sensor development

40 +

Development projects per year

10000

up to sensors in the same production line

Lightweight construction with high-strength materials & miniature designs

Maximum performance with minimum weight and installation space

In aerospace, every gram counts. Our sensors combine extreme precision with consistent lightweight construction—without compromising on stability, service life, or integration.

We rely on high-strength aluminum and titanium alloys, optimized base body geometries, and FEM-supported simulations to reduce weight and maximize mechanical decoupling. At the same time, we develop miniature designs that fit into even the tightest structures or bearing points—with precise alignment to your actual load paths.

The result: full-fledged 3D/6D force/torque sensor technology with minimal mass, ideal for flight-critical applications, highly dynamic test benches, or lightweight robotic components.

Extreme pressure ranges down to the high vacuum range

Whether in satellites, rocket stages, or high-altitude research, many applications require sensor technology that functions reliably and without contamination even in high vacuums. Our sensor solutions are consistently designed for this purpose.

Whether in satellites, rocket stages, or high-altitude research – many applications require sensors that function reliably and without contamination even in high vacuum. Our sensor solutions are consistently designed for this purpose.

We use vacuum-compatible materials with minimal outgassing and reduce sealing points and foreign materials to a minimum. Our assembly and bonding technologies are qualified for ultra-clean environments, including use in clean rooms and thermally decoupled structures.

The result: force-measuring components that remain permanently stable even at <10⁻⁵mbar, do not emit particles and operate reliably even at cryogenic temperatures – e.g. in space applications, cryochambers or vacuum test cells.

What distinguishes our sensor solutions

Technically sound, individually manufactured, uncompromisingly robust

Our 3D and 6D force-torque sensors are developed in close collaboration with your developers—tailored to your geometry, environment, and interfaces. Each sensor is built precisely for its task: with defined life cycles, certified calibration, and perfect integration into your structures.

Whether for series integration, engine testing, or robotic control, our technology proves itself where standard solutions fail. The following features make the difference.

Special designs for structural integration

Our sensors adapt to your design -
not the other way around.

6-dimensional sensor integration into your components

Capture forces and moments in six axes – precisely along your actual load paths.

Temperature, shock and vibration resistant

Reliable measurement data even at -55°C, mechanical shocks and continuous vibrations.

Redundancy and fail-safety

Multi-channel, fault-tolerant, auditable – our sensors secure your processes through redundancy, plausibility checks and certified stability.

Quality „Made in Germany“

Made in Germany with the highest quality standards and durable precision.

Digital & analog interfaces

Whether CAN, EtherCAT or analog – we deliver exactly the signal your system expects.

Free expert consultation

Speak directly with our engineers about your measurement task – individually, solution-oriented and without obligation. Together we will examine how your application can be optimally implemented using sensor technology.

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Manufacturing expertise for aerospace:

from prototype to series production

Series products | 1D - 6D

Sensors for force and torque

Customized | OEM

Customized measurement solutions

Integration consulting | Co-engineering

Sensor integration into your component

Retrofitting | Modernization

Reengineering

Development | Manufacturing

Elektronics

DAkkS-certified | Traceable

Calibration

The flattest 6D sensors for aerospace – compact, rigid and highly precise

Our 6-axis force and torque sensors are among the flattest on the market – designed for applications where every millimeter of installation space counts and yet full measurement functionality is required.

The combination of FEM-optimized base body geometry, materials science analysis, and real-world validation results in sensors that enable complete 6D measurement in the smallest of spaces — without compromising on stiffness, linearity, or cross-sensitivity.

Made of titanium or high-strength stainless steel and designed for compact bearing and flange structures, this sensor technology offers maximum precision with minimum volume—ideal for installation in engine mounts, aerospace mechanisms, or structural test systems where space, weight, and load limits are strictly defined.

Electronics integrated directly into the installation space – precise measurement solution in the smallest of spaces

In aerospace, every gram and every cubic millimeter counts. Our sensors make optimal use of the available installation space: mechanics and electronics are merged into a functional unit so that signal processing, amplification, and filtering take place directly in the sensor housing—without external electronics boxes or additional wiring.

This deep integration is only possible thanks to our in-house miniaturization expertise and precise analog development. This reduces sources of interference, stabilizes the signal-to-noise ratio inside the sensor, and allows high sampling rates even under extreme environmental conditions.

The result: an immediately installable, fully integrated measurement solution that adapts perfectly to your structure – ideal for confined installation locations in engine mounts, control actuators or spacecraft mechanisms.

Technical Highlights – Precision for Aviation and Space Missions

Our sensors deliver noise-stable signals even with the smallest forces and moments – even under extreme environmental conditions such as vibration, high frequency, or temperature cycles. This means they meet the typical requirements of structural testing, engine test benches, and robotic space applications. This is made possible by optimized signal paths and electronics developed entirely in-house, which combine high-precision analog processing with digital protocols such as CANopen, EtherCAT, or analog 0–10 V – precisely tailored to your system architecture. Thanks to our rare expertise in low-noise analog signal design and high sampling rates, you receive reproducible, traceably calibrated measurement data—documented in our own DAkkS-accredited calibration laboratory and ready for DO-160-tested applications where every micronewton change counts.

	Technical Highlights
Sensor technology	Strain gauge
Sensor types	1D - 6D force sensors, torque sensors, multi-component
Measuring ranges	0 .1 N up to 400 kN / 0.01 Nm up to 40 kNm
Resolution	up to 0.001 N / 0.0001 Nm
Signal output	4–20 mA, 0–10 V, CANopen, EtherCAT
Special feature	Custom electronics development by in-house specialists
degrees of protection	IP65, IP67, IP68-69
Material	Aluminum, stainless steel, titanium
Sampling-Rate	up to 48kHz
Kalibrierung	Kalibriermatrix mit Fehlerkompensation, bis zu 11 Messpunkten