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"To achieve the possible, you must attempt the impossible" - German Nobel laureate and author Hermann Hesse deeply understood this philosophy. When engineers WP. Kistler and Hans Conrad Sonderegger invented and patented the world's first charge amplifier (charge-voltage converter) in 1950, they also achieved what seemed impossible - this marked a breakthrough in the broader industrial application of piezoelectric measurement technology and laid the cornerstone for the establishment of the Kistler Group in Winterthur, Switzerland, nine years later.


Flexible and customer-oriented


More than 60 years after its founding, the Kistler Group has become a leading enterprise in dynamic measurement technology for pressure, force, torque, and acceleration. This owner-managed company has continuously evolved over the past decades, transforming from a pure component manufacturer into a reliable partner for industry and scientific research. Alongside its products, Kistler also provides customers with professional application expertise. We remain true to the roots of Kistler's development: every day, more than 2,050 employees across over 60 regions globally develop new solutions and offer application-related local services.


Whether in space exploration, competitive sports, or vehicle safety - Kistler's measurement technology solutions are always with you.




Kistler committed to road safety
Removing overloaded vehicles one by one from the road is a thing of the past. Today, these traffic violators can be penalized simply through electronic eyes.


Kistler committed to zero-defect production of insulin pens
"Everyone makes mistakes" - but never in medical technology. In the most severe cases, defects in the production of insulin pens can threaten patient safety.


Kistler committed to automotive crash safety
Stunned pigs or self-experiments amid flying glass shards - these were just a few methods of vehicle crash testing in the first half of the 20th century. Today, crash tests employ high-tech crash test dummies.




Kistler committed to effectively reducing sports injuries
Using high-tech to prevent cruciate ligament tears: matching training and physical therapy to the athlete's or patient's condition using highly advanced measurement technology is becoming increasingly common.




Kistler committed to ensuring production quality of automotive control elements
Rotate, press, tilt: before control elements such as hand brakes are installed in a vehicle, they must undergo quality inspection.




Kistler committed to ensuring reliable connection processes
If a bolt securing the rotating arm of a fixed crane fails, personnel are at risk of injury or even death; our testing systems can prevent this.




Kistler committed to aerospace safety
No environment demands more from technical equipment than space. To ensure spacecraft withstand extreme conditions and safely carry personnel, our sensors guarantee reliability before launch.







Understanding is the key to transformation: shaping the future together


Close ties with customers help us stay attuned to industry trends and develop tailored solutions that enable customers to achieve performance and innovation. Our slogan is "Measure, analyze, innovate." In summary: measuring is for understanding, and understanding is for change - that is the foundation of innovation. Kistler is ready to embark on its next development journey: through big data, data mining, and "information as a service," we open new business opportunities for customers. We look forward to writing a new chapter of success with you!






Kistler Data



Over the past 20 years, the Group's robust growth is both recognition of our achievements and motivation for continued success in the future.



2020 sales: 361 MCHF; 338 MEUR; 385 MUSD


2020 investment in R&D (as a percentage of sales): 9%


Global number of employees (FTE) (as of January 2021): approximately 2,050


Number of trainees/interns in Switzerland and Germany: approximately 60


Number of external R&D partners (universities and colleges): approximately 30


Number of registered and granted patents: 863