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Innovative precision
How HBK is reshaping the future of precision technology , automation , and smart sensing solutions
Formed in 2019 through the merger of two market-leading organisations , HBM and Brüel & Kjær , Hottinger Brüel & Kjær ( HBK ) provides innovative , high-quality solutions in precision test and measurement technology for various industries , including aerospace , automotive , industrials and personal audio . Priding itself on exceptional sensing and insights , HBK empowers innovators to solve some of the obstacles to making the world cleaner , healthier , and more productive , from the electrification of mobility to smart manufacturing .
“ HBK was born from two legacy businesses based in Denmark and Germany , which have proud and extensive histories of leveraging physics expertise to solve customer problems ,” begins Ben Bryson . “ Today , the business is over 3500 people strong , and serves primarily the automotive , aerospace , defense , and machine manufacturing markets . Our precision solutions encompass virtual testing , physical testing , and inprocess offerings , with our portfolio including simulators , software , data acquisition , and precision sensors .
“ The strong foundations of both legacy businesses have enabled us to grow organically , but we ’ ve also completed eight acquisitions during the last five years . While our domain expertise is broad electrical power , force , weight , torque , and sound and vibration , we ’ ve acquired companies to boost our position sensing capabilities . The recent acquisition of MicroStrain , for instance , will boost our offering with precision location sensing , with applications including mobile robotics and precision agriculture .”
HBK focuses on delivering peak accuracy and precision across its portfolio . “ Our products aim to accelerate product innovation and optimise processes and assets , and the business is set up to leverage four megatrends : virtual testing , digitalization , electrification , and automation ,” Ben states . “ The first two trends are applicable to machine manufacturing and creating digital sensing . Electrification refers to electrifying mobility such as cars and aircraft , whereas automation focuses on helping customers to automate processes and solutions .
“ A strategic element of our business has been to develop our smart sensors and OEM custom sensors offering , with two of our six growth priorities focused in this area . Smart sensing is the ability to convert analogue sensors into fast , reliable , and performance monitoring sensors at the point of measure , fostering greater efficiency
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