Vester

Vester Elektronik GmbH, a company specializing in test automation and sensor technology, was acquired in 2017 by the Kistler Group. Vester enriched Kistler with its expertise and a wide range of optoelectronic sensors for process control and monitoring in testing, sorting, and forming departments for quality inspection of hybrid metal parts.

Vester sensors and light barriers – quality control and inspection of metal parts

Some of Vester’s automation solutions include products such as slot light barriers (infrared) of types PRI-70-76 to PRI-150-150, PBI-40-40 to PBI-60-75, and type PMI; slot light barriers (infrared light) of types PSI, PKI, PSV, PSL, and PKL; as well as transmitter-receiver light barriers (red light) of type PGI-L and (infrared radiation) of type DHS-80.

Vester acquisition by Kistler – strengthening sensor technology portfolio

The Kistler Instrumente AG Group was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Germany. Today, it is a global manufacturer and supplier of dynamic measurement technology, with numerous sales and production offices around the world.

Kistler Group – global leader in measurement technology

Kistler specializes in measurement technology for a wide range of applications, including the aerospace industry, professional sports, and vehicle safety. They provide solutions for road safety – automatic cameras and railway technology, medical technology – insulin devices, crash test equipment, physiotherapy and training technology, inspection systems, and sensors for the aerospace industry.

Applications of Kistler sensors in industry, medicine, and automotive

Their wide product range includes fork light sensors, frame light sensors, multi-beam optical sensors, accelerometers, pressure sensors, products for KiDAQ systems, test data analysis and management systems, MES solutions, process monitoring with ComoNeo and KiTraffic (weight in motion), combustion analysis with KiBox, and wheel force measurement with KiRoad Performance.

Quality and safety certifications at Kistler Group

Many Kistler branches hold certifications such as JIS Q 9001:2015 (Japan), ISO 14001 for environmental management systems (Germany), ISO 9001 for Kistler Group offices, ISO 17025 (USA), and ATEX approval (Switzerland) for equipment used in explosive hazard zones.