Measurement Custom force sensors built on 60+ years of strain gauge expertise. Reliable, rugged, and tailored for OEM integration, they ensure precise performance in robotics, medical, and heavy-duty applications.
HBK torque sensors deliver precise, stable data even at high speeds. With proven strain gauge expertise and OEM-focused designs, they ensure durability, safety, and efficiency in robotics, e-mobility, and machinery.
HBK load sensors ensure robust, accurate measurement. Custom designs integrate seamlessly into OEM products, delivering safety, compliance, and long-term reliability.
HBK multiaxis sensors capture force and torque across six degrees with accuracy and low cross-talk. Engineered for OEM integration, they power innovation in robotics, medical systems and more
HBK pressure sensors ensure robust, accurate measurement. Custom designs integrate seamlessly into OEM products, delivering safety, compliance, and long-term reliability.
With HBK, you combine your product knowledge with our measurement expertise to achieve a reliable, scalable custom sensor solution — delivered on time and within budget.
Design and Develop Custom Sensors with Ease
Collaborate with OEM engineers to define goals, create tailored sensors, and determine prototype costs efficiently.
Speed Up Innovation with Rapid Sensor Prototyping
Develop custom strain gauges quickly with expert prototyping, functional test samples, and performance-optimised solutions.
Scale Production with Quality and Efficiency
Transition from prototypes to series production seamlessly with lean processes and automated techniques. Production facilities based in Europe, Asia and United States
World-class expertise – One of the most experienced engineering teams in force and torque sensors worldwide
Collaborative approach – True co-development with your engineers for perfectly adapted solutions.
Proven performance – Seamless integration, dependable results, and optimized performance in the toughest environments.
Industry reach – Trusted in aerospace, automotive, robotics, industrial automation, and beyond.
Technology that lasts – HBK’s foil strain gauge technology ensures superior long-term precision, lower drift and measurement stability, extended fatigue life
Tailored design – Sensors engineered for your application, your performance targets, and your product lifecycle
End-to-end expertise – From strain gauges and mechanics to electronics, cabling, and integration.
Accelerated prototyping – Functional test samples in just weeks, helping you reduce time-to-market.
Built for harsh environments – HBK sensors withstand shock, vibration, extreme temperatures, and humidity where silicon-based sensors often fail.
The result: more precise measurements, extended sensor life, continuous operation — delivering a measurable return on investment for OEMs.
Global manufacturing – ISO/TS/IATF-certified plants in the US, Europe, and Asia.
Trusted by leaders – Decades of partnerships with top OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.
Scalable production – From pilot series to high-volume manufacturing, with consistent quality.
Trusted partnership – 60+ years of experience, strict confidentiality (NDA), and hundreds of successful OEM projects.
Full lifecycle support – From concept to serial production, ensuring smooth scale-up.
Innovation heritage – Continuous breakthroughs in torque, force, and load measurement technologies.
That’s why HBK sensors consistently deliver reliability where others can’t — and help OEMs protect performance, uptime, and profitability.
A dedicated HBK engineering team works with you to define sensor needs and explore converting existing parts into active sensors.
After your enquiry, we schedule an Engineer-to-Engineer discussion to align on requirements and brainstorm solutions. The complete assembly may include strain gauges, electronics, and mounting parts. We exchange drawings and run FEA to assess feasibility.
Once the preliminary design is accepted, HBK proposes a solution with performance specs, risk analysis, and a development and test plan.
HBK’s rapid prototyping enables delivery of functional samples within weeks. Before shipment, we align on mounting and testing to ensure optimal results.
We provide test protocols, fixtures, amplifiers, control drawings, and pricing. Requirements are defined early, followed by virtual models using CAD, FEA, and 3D tools.
Physical samples are tested and validated under real conditions. Agreed protocols ensure consistent data. A production intent audit confirms readiness for scale-up, reinforcing HBK as a strategic partner.
HBK supports OEMs from concept to volume production, often within six months of the first engineering discussion.
Our lean manufacturing and automation ensure high-quality, scalable output. We design for quality from the start, using PPAP, control plans, and compliance standards. Test protocols are aligned with customer processes.
With advanced equipment and global facilities, HBK ensures efficient production, zero defects, and agile logistics to meet growing market demand.
Discover how OEM sensor assemblies can achieve volume production in just six months!
Download our exclusive guide, “Custom Sensor Assembly for OEM,” for expert insights that enhance your design process, streamline your time-to-market, and align production with demand. Partner with HBK for tailored solutions and sustainable success.
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Yes, it is possible to convert almost any part into a sensor or to design a new custom sensor from scratch.
When a catalog sensor is not suitable, existing components of a system can be strategically modified to function as active sensors. Alternatively, a high-performance sensor can be created to fit the equipment with minimal to no modifications to the overall system.
Sensors can be customized to withstand a range of conditions for medical autoclave and off-road applications. Sensors can be designed for a wide array of challenging environmental conditions, including high temperatures, pressure, and the presence of corrosive fluids.
Expert design engineers consider environmental conditions from the design phase, selecting appropriate coating materials and sensor construction to suit the application.
With capabilities and resources to provide rapid prototypes in low volumes at partner pricing, HBK engineers utilize FEA to optimize components during the design phase. This approach reduces the number of physical prototypes, resulting in the development of superior products in the shortest time possible.
Adherence to the highest international standards and certifications, customer audits, and processes like PAPP approval ensures trustworthy and repeatable processes. Additionally, custom test plans can be developed and executed to meet unique testing requirements.
We have world class manufacturing facilities and logistics teams in Germany, North America and China to support you with your high-volume request. We can move seamlessly into series / volume production. Sensor development and production are closely interconnected: transfers from engineering to production are performed accurately and effectively utilizing our highly experienced teams and global footprint. .
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This will bring together HBM, Brüel & Kjær, nCode, ReliaSoft, and Discom brands, helping you innovate faster for a cleaner, healthier, and more productive world.
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