FEATURE  Sensors & Sensing Systems


Torque sensor solves MedTech friction problem


Special-purpose machinery manufacturer, Jonas & Redmann, puts its trust in integrated process monitoring by Kistler to guarantee the functionality of mixing nozzles for dental applications. A  performed with the help of a  automatic segregation of good and bad parts. The necessary measurement technology is also integrated into the solution, so the signal is transmitted directly to the machine control.


a highly automated production cell capable  nozzles per year, the company’s 30 years  up to the task but the short cycle time of 1.5    casting compounds used by dentists, made up of four separate parts, are assembled in the production cell and, like many MedTech products, are disposable, use once items. Final testing, a mission critical part of the


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hen a dental laboratory commissioned Jonas & Redmann to design and build


production process, had to be based on a    other projects, Jonas & Redmann looked to the sensor company for a solution. Frank Polak has been a key player in the company’s success story for the last 22 years; he started out as a Design Engineer and has since become J&R’s Head of Medical   of colleagues in other departments. “Most of our customers are large  of them are DAX-listed,” he points out. “Standards in the medical technology sector    and safety are at stake.        


24 February 2022 Irish Manufacturing


 monitoring.”


 combination of a type 4502A torque sensor   product accurately. 


    100 per cent testing ensures that only perfect  One important factor in the successful         The 30 years mechanical engineering  solutions creates a highly successful end product.


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