Markets
The products from Variohm Group can be used in various markets.
Energy
We offer solutions across the energy sector, ensuring efficiency and safety. Our technologies support diverse applications, from tidal energy systems harnessing ocean currents to wind turbines optimising power generation. Our solar energy solutions focus on enhancing efficiency in photovoltaic systems. Additionally, we provide specialised sensors for oil and gas operations, monitoring extraction and refining processes to ensure safety and compliance.
Tidal
Innovative sensors for tidal energy generation enhance system performance. For instance, wave-based generators use sensors to control movement based on ocean waves.
Wind
Advanced technologies for wind turbines focus on reliability and efficiency. Sensors in wind wheels enable precise head direction adjustments toward the wind.
Solar
Our solar solutions improve power management and energy conversion. For example, solar panels utilise sensors to track tilt angles and movement speed for optimal energy capture.
Oil & Gas
We provide sensors for exploration, production, and refining, ensuring operational safety. In gas power plants, sensors detect overheating in heat exchangers to prevent failures.
Medical
Our sensors drive precision in medical devices and diagnostics, enhancing patient care and operational efficiency. We provide critical support for medical equipment, ensuring accuracy in imaging and monitoring. Our custom solutions foster innovation in medical research and diagnostics, aiding in the development of next-generation healthcare technologies.
Medical Equipment
Supporting imaging, patient care, and life-support devices with reliable sensors. For example, artificial lung ventilators utilise temperature probes to manage airflow temperature, while dental chairs implement position feedback sensors on the instrument arm for enhanced control.
Medical Research
Custom solutions for innovative research applications and clinical trials. In cell incubators, ring terminal temperature probes ensure precise temperature control, and dual temperature probes monitor water levels in the condensate water collection heater section.
Diagnostics
High-precision sensors for diagnostic tools, enhancing accuracy and efficiency. For instance, oncology detectors use rotary sensors for scanner positioning, while in vitro diagnostic systems rely on temperature probes to monitor examination sample temperatures.
Industrial
We provide advanced control solutions for automation, robotics, and safety in industrial settings. Our sensors enhance manufacturing processes, ensuring smooth operations and quality control. We also offer high-precision components for industrial robots, increasing efficiency and safety across various applications.
Manufacturing
Sensors for production line automation and process control, optimising efficiency. For example, in battery manufacturing, temperature probes monitor cell temperatures, while pressure switches in commercial kitchens control air filter blockage.
Robotics
High-precision components for industrial robots, enhancing performance and safety. Force sensors ensure precise control during component insertion, and footswitches provide emergency stops for operators during malfunctions.
Domestic Appliances
Innovative sensors for home appliances, improving functionality and user experience. For instance, temperature probes regulate heating systems, while magnets are integrated into electric timer motors for seamless operation, and foot switches enable hands-free actuation for water dispensers.
Research & Education
Sensors for educational applications, supporting hands-on learning and research projects. Gas analysers use pressure switches to measure minimum probe amounts, while linear sensors monitor pile drift during ground drilling in civil engineering.
Transport
Ensuring safety and performance in all transport sectors, our solutions are tailored for aerospace, automotive, rail, and marine industries. We focus on high-performance monitoring systems that comply with strict safety regulations and enhance operational efficiency across all modes of transport.
Aerospace
Solutions for performance monitoring and safety compliance in aviation. For instance, in aircraft piston engines, flame detection is monitored using X-type thermal switches, while in flight simulators, yoke and flight stick position feedback is achieved with linear potentiometers for precise training simulation.
Automotive / Electric Vehicles
High-performance sensors for automotive applications, ensuring precision and reliability. In automotive applications, individual battery cell temperatures are measured using rubber ring temperature probes, especially in electric vehicles, while pressure sensor boards are used for electronic brake system pressure control.
Rail
Technologies enhancing safety and operational efficiency in rail transport. For example, HVAC systems in rail vehicles utilise railway EPT pressure sensors for compressor system pressure control, and service lorries with rail-track wheels employ linear sensors for proper positioning on the tracks.
Defence
Specialised sensors for defense applications, ensuring reliability and performance. Door hatch feedback in military vehicles can be achieved with ball switches, and weapon system joysticks use rotary sensors to track precise positioning during operation.
Motorsport
Advanced sensors for motorsport vehicles, providing critical performance data. Throttle positioning in fuel injection systems is managed with Hall effect rotary sensors to optimise fuel control, and gearbox systems utilise pressure sensors for accurate control of gearbox oil pressure.
Agriculture
Innovative solutions for agricultural machinery, enhancing efficiency and productivity. For example, cropping robots use linear sensors (inductive and potentiometer) to adjust lane width, while crop harvesters rely on limit switches to detect head position during operation.
Marine
Technologies for marine applications, focusing on safety and efficiency. Ship land bridge positioning between the ship and harbor is managed with cable transducer position sensors, and submarine powertrain systems use full custom pressure transducers for accurate system pressure and valve control.
Special Purpose
Custom solutions for unique transport applications, addressing specific industry needs. Mobile lifts on trucks utilise rotary sensors for outrigger position feedback to ensure safety, and emergency vehicles may feature foot switches for easy activation of push-to-talk functions or alarms.