1975
The history of Temposonics begins in 1975, when the physicist Jakob Tellerman first uses the magnetostrictive effect for linear position measurement. He recognizes the advantages of ferromagnetic material for developing a non-contact and absolute measurement method.
This is the birth of Temposonics technology, the first Temposonics sensor and the Temposonics Inc. company in Plainview, NY, USA.
1984
Temposonics Inc. is acquired by MTS Systems Corporation and the MTS Sensors Division is formed. Temposonics remains the brand name for the measurement technology that characterizes the sensors.
Introduction of the WA Sensor (Temposonics I)
1988
MTS Sensors Division moves to an almost 4000m² building in Cary, NC, USA, which still today is used as the development and production site in the USA.
1989
MTS Systems Corporation acquires the H. Hellwig GmbH Technologie in Lüdenscheid, NRW, Germany. This marks the start of development, production and sales in Europe.
1990
Introduction of the Temposonics® II
Introduction of the digital output modules AK288 & MK292, which convert the displacement-proportional pulse transit time measurement of the sensor into standardized digital displacement values.
1992-1995
Temposonics' product range is growing.
Many different designs have been developed to meet the challanges of different applications:
profile style, rod version for in-cylinder integration, with flexible rod and detached electronics.
The sensors are now red.
1995
Introduction of the Temposonics® III Series
2000
Introduction of the Level Plus® M-Series Liquid Level Transmitters
2003
Introduction of the Temposonics® MH-Series
The MH sensor model is the first magnetostrictive position sensor tailored for mobile hydraulics applications.
2004
Introduction of the Temposonics® R-Series IV
The high performance series is the most innovative sensor solution for demanding applications. It is available in different versions and outputs, enables multi-position measurement with up to 20 magnets and is equipped with LEDs for sensor status and diagnostics.
2005
Introduction of the Temposonics® C-SeriesThe new series opens the door to the automotive, medical and light-industrial markets.
2006
Introduction of the Temposonics® GT2/3 Redundant Sensor
The position sensor with multiple redundancy has been developed to meet the challanges of enhanced safety applications.
2007
The plant in Lüdenscheid expands. The production area doubles its capacity.
2007
Opening of the Temposonics office in Shanghai, China.
2011
Relaunch of the Temposonics® E-Series.
The compact position sensors are now available in different designs to meet the needs of various industrial applications where space is a critical factor.
2014
Relaunch of the Temposonics® GB-Series
After the successful launch in 2006, the GB-Series is now available with new innovative designs and features.
2015
Introduction of the Level Plus® LP-Series Liquid Level Transmitters.