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Aerospace & Defense

Sensors built for the extremes of flight and defense

From fuel system pressure monitoring to structural load testing and propulsion instrumentation — SMD thin film sensors deliver measurement accuracy in environments where commercial sensors fail.

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−55°C
Min Operating Temp
Aerospace rated
700 bar
Max Pressure
Thin film range
MIL-STD
Compatible
Shock & vibration
Custom
Packaging
Per specification

Sensor Families

Sensor families trusted by aerospace & defense OEMs

Primary — Most Relevant

Pressure Sensors

Primary sensor family

Thin film pressure sensors for aircraft fuel systems, hydraulic circuits, cabin pressure monitoring, and test stand instrumentation. Rated for extreme temperature excursions and high-shock environments.

Ranges: 0–700 bar
Operating temp: −55 to +125°C
High-shock rated
MIL-spec options available
Also Relevant

Force / Load Sensors

Precision load cells and force sensors for structural testing, landing gear monitoring, arresting gear systems, and flight-control surface feedback in manned and unmanned aircraft.

High overload capacity
Fatigue-rated designs
Hermetic sealing available
Custom ranges

Torque Sensors

Thin film torque measurement for propulsion testing, actuator characterization, and flight-control system validation on the bench and in the field.

Reaction torque designs
High stiffness
Temperature compensated
Custom flanges
Also Applicable

Ultrasonic Flow Sensors

Non-contact clamp-on flow verification for fuel lines and hydraulic circuits where inline sensing creates unacceptable failure risk.

Liquid Level Sensors

Non-contact ultrasonic level sensing for fuel tanks, hydraulic reservoirs, and test-stand fluid systems in ground support and test environments.

Applications

Where SMD sensors are deployed

Fuel & Hydraulic Systems

Pressure monitoring across aircraft fuel distribution, hydraulic actuation circuits, and ground support equipment where accuracy and reliability are flight-critical.

Pressure Sensors

Structural Load Testing

Load cells embedded in test fixtures for airframe fatigue testing, static load verification, and structural qualification programs.

Force / Load Sensors

Propulsion Test Stands

Multi-axis force and torque measurement for engine thrust stands, APU test cells, and propulsion system development rigs.

Force SensorsTorque SensorsPressure Sensors

Flight Control Actuation

Torque and force feedback in flight control surface actuators and control loading systems for full flight simulators.

Torque SensorsLoad Sensors

Harsh-Environment Sensing

Sensors qualified for extreme temperature, vibration, and pressure cycling in airborne, shipborne, and ground vehicle military applications.

Pressure SensorsLoad Sensors

Custom Test Platforms

Complete sensor packages for custom aerospace test platforms, with application engineering support from specification through data acquisition integration.

All sensor families
Built for Extreme Environments

Ready to specify for your aerospace or defense program?

We support aerospace OEMs from initial specification through qualification, including full traceability, environmental testing documentation, and long-term supply commitments.

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