Kistler Instrumente GmbH
About us
Kistler is the global market leader for dynamic pressure, force, torque and acceleration measurement technology. Cutting-edge technologies provide the basis for Kistler's modular solutions. Customers in industry and scientific research benefit from Kistler's experience as a development partner, enabling them to optimize their products and processes so as to secure sustainable competitive edge. Unique sensor technology from this owner-managed Swiss corporation helps to shape future innovations not only in automotive development and industrial automation but also in many newly emerging sectors. Drawing on our extensive application expertise, and always with an absolute commitment to quality, Kistler plays a key part in the ongoing development of the latest megatrends. The focus is on issues such as electrified drive technology, autonomous driving, emission reduction and Industry 4.0. Some 2,200 employees at more than 60 facilities across the globe are dedicated to the development of new solutions, and they offer application-specific services at the local level. Ever since it was founded in 1959, the Kistler Group has grown hand-in-hand with its customers and in 2023, it posted sales of mCHF 465. About 9% of this figure is reinvested in research and technology – with the aim of delivering better results for every customer.
Products & services
IJSys – Integrated Joining System – Integrated all-in-one technology with ISO interface
The NC joining module Integrated Joining System IJSys Type 2168A... with integrated servo amplifier, strain gauge force sensor, and functional safety for a nominal joining force of 2.5 kN is particularly suitable for force-displacement-monitored assembly and joining processes. - Standardized interface according to ISO 15552 - Force sensor for precise measurement and process control - Easy installation thanks to integrated power electronics - High dynamics thanks to direct drive - Compact design The Integrated Joining System IJSys Type 2168A... electromechanical joining modules combine all the components necessary for a reliable joining process in a compact and robust housing. The ball screw drive converts the rotary motion of the integrated servomotor into linear motion, enabling standard functions such as joining to block, position and force-controlled joining, as well as movement to intermediate positions. Force measurement is performed by the strain gauge force sensor integrated in the flange, which is digitized directly in the unit. In addition to the sensor- and drive technology, the safety technology required for operation is also integrated. Safe Torque Off (STO) and a holding brake with Safe Brake Control (SBC) are available for this purpose. Correct wiring of the safety technology, a 24 VDC supply to the logic, and a 48 VDC supply to the power unit are required for operation. Communication with the joining module takes place in real time via EtherCAT. In addition to force-displacement information, control and status signals are also transmitted. In combination with maXYmos NC Type 5847C... from variant C0 onwards, all known options for process control and monitoring are available. The fieldbus slave interfaces provided enable communication with the system via PROFIBUS, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, or EtherCAT. The Ethernet interface can be used to transfer quality data via various protocols, as well as for visualization via VNC and data backups.
Smart Factory: software solutions for visualising and analysing measurement data
Kistler's powerful software solutions help you to visualise measurement data efficiently and analyse it professionally.
AkvisIO IME – Transparent and Validated Process Data Analysis
The AkvisIO software makes process data from injection molding machines accessible for deep data analytics.
Data analysis software jBEAM
jBEAM is the Kistler no-code software tool for speeding up and simplifying any data analysis job.
Process monitoring and control system ComoNeo
Consistent digitization increases product quality and cost-effectiveness in injection molding production.
Vision inspection solutions and sorting machines
Seamless quality monitoring with high-resolution optical sensors, digital camera systems, and laser triangulation.
Fastening technology
Efficient in-process inspection in fastener assembly
Sensor technology
The heart of every measurement solution: pressure, force, acceleration, torque or optical sensors from Kistler.
Electromechanical joining system servo assembly press
From a single sensor with process monitoring device to a pre-tested joining system or a specific semi-automatic station
News
Compact servo press instead of pneumatic: with force-displacement monitoring for joining
Winterthur, 03/2026 – Electromechanical joining is becoming much more effortless. For the first time, the new Integrated Joining System with force-displacement measurement by Kistler combines all the components of a servo press in a single housing.
Harnessing process data in medical injection molding to enhance quality assurance and efficiency
Read our interview with Daniel Kormann, Head of Business Development
#Kistler TechTalks
What will the future of injection molding look like? As a provider of quality assurance solutions for the injection molding process, Kistler maintains a lively dialog with key players in research and industry.