ZF Electronic Systems launching two new sensor products in 2016

ZF Friedrichshafen AG, parent company of ZF Electronic Systems Pleasant Prairie LLC (formerly CHERRY Industrial Solutions), announced that two new sensor products are now available.  

The new sensor products consist of a linear position sensor (LIN Series) and another angle position sensor (ANG series) to complement the existing sensor line. “We were seeing a need in the market for a linear position sensor, particularly for applications with a wider air gap,” said Ryan Eder, Marketing Manager — ZF Electronic Systems. “We are excited to bring this solution to our portfolio. Additionally, while we have been successful with our current line of angle position sensors, our new ANG series sensor is even more compact in size. We know design engineers will appreciate an even smaller sensor to work with.”  

Currently, ZF offers sensors in the following categories: angle position, gear tooth speed, digital vane, magnetic proximity (Hall and reed), and speed & direction sensors. The new angle position and linear position sensors are expected by mid-year 2016. This year also marks the debut of the ZF Energy Harvesting product line consisting of wireless switches that do not require batteries to operate. Visit www.cherryswitches.com/us for more information on ZF switch and sensor products.  

ZF is a global leader in driveline and chassis technology and on May 20, 2015, ZF acquired TRW Automotive. The company is now represented in 230 offices in 40 countries. In 2014, both companies operated independently. Collectively, the group achieved sales exceeding €30 billion with approximately 134,000 employees. The Industrial Solutions (IS) product line in the Electronic Systems business unit develops and manufactures electromechanical components, specifically snap switches, panel-mount switches, rocker and sealed rocker switches, a full range of sensor products, and Energy Harvesting wireless products. Target customers for the Industrial Solutions product line include (but are not limited to) home appliance, HVAC, medical equipment, and non-automotive equipment, such as agricultural and commercial equipment and power sports vehicle (including marine and RV) OEMs and distributors.