History

With a combined eighty years experience of precision sensor design and manufacture, brothers Chris and Peter Smith, former engineers in the Penny & Giles aerospace organisation, founded Active Sensors on the philosophy of providing system designers with the most accurate, reliable and cost effective position measurement solutions. The company rapidly developed an international reputation as a supplier of precision sensors and for providing first class customer service.

Leadership

Our company design and manufacture advanced position-sensing solutions for motion control and measurement systems. Our vision is to create value through investment in people, quality and innovation. Achieving our vision requires that we conduct our business with the highest principles of integrity and ethical behaviour. Our commitment extends beyond mere compliance with the law; it defines whom we are and how we want to be known. We’ve earned our reputation by delivering on promises with integrity, accountability and by maintaining positive customer relationships based on mutual respect.

Active Sensors corporate governance standards and practices meet or exceed the requirements of applicable laws, rules and regulations. More importantly, our governance principles reflect our commitment to excellence in all aspects of our operations.

Chris Smith
CEO & Founder

Technology

Active Sensors has, for over 35 years, consistently applied the technical expertise and capabilities required to succeed in the global high-tech manufacturing sector. These strengths are at the core of how we plan, design, and deliver precision sensor solutions tailored to customer-specific programs. We provide a deep understanding of measurement technologies and their strategic importance to our business. Our team excels at identifying and leveraging the right resources, both within our organisation and through external partnerships, to ensure the most effective technical outcomes for our customers.

Quality

As a result of our focused approach to quality assurance, we have developed a vibrant and motivated working culture where the objective is nothing less than total excellence. The success we have achieved results from an innovative and creative approach to precision engineering and manufacturing excellence. Active Sensors is an ISO 9001:2015 accredited company, and in the view of United Registrar of Standards; “The quality management system in place at Active Sensors is exemplary and far exceeds that stipulated by ISO. The level of professionalism and commitment to quality highlighted during our audit will ensure Active Sensors rates in the top 2% of companies successfully accredited by URS”.

Environmental Testing

Active Sensors can provide comprehensive environmental testing tailored to suit customer’s verification programmes. Our sensor designs are robust in construction and we have developed our technology by the selection of the highest-grade materials. Every year our research and development division produces new sensor designs, which can be subjected to US and European environmental aerospace and military testing standards.

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  • Altitude
  • Temperature
  • Humidity
  • Icing
  • Freezing rain
  • Shock
  • Vibration
  • Sand and dust
  • Fluid susceptibility
  • Fungus resistance
  • Rapid