Company Research Report: AST International GmbH

Company Overview

Name: AST (Advanced Sensor Technologies) International GmbH

Mission: AST International supports its customers within the energy infrastructure, industry, and mobility sectors through the resource-efficient use of innovative sensor technologies. The company is committed to its business partners and employees and aligns its corporate values, growth strategy, and business processes accordingly. With its actions, AST aims to make important areas of daily life and work, as well as mobility, safer, more comfortable, and more sustainable.

Founded: The company was founded in 1766 in Calw, Baden-Württemberg. The specialization in electronics began over 40 years ago. In 1926, Robert Seuffer took over the company. In 2019, the company Robert Seuffer was acquired by Blantyre Capital and renamed AST International GmbH.

Key People: No specific key people information is available.

Headquarters: Bärental 26, 75365 Calw, Germany

Number of Employees: Over 250 employees in total, with more than 50 highly qualified developers in the fields of software and hardware development and design.

Revenue: No information is available.

Known For: AST International is a technological leader and innovator in the development and production of custom sensors and controls. They are known for state-of-the-art sensor technologies characterized by high quality and reliability. Their patent portfolio includes more than 50 patents and utility models.

Products

Product Portfolio:
1. DC Meter:

• Description: Innovative solution for continuous energy measurement.

• Key Features:

• Supports bidirectional energy flow.

• Certified according to German calibration law, MID, and UL 61010 standards.

• Variants available: Compact version and version with remote display.

• Can be used in high-power applications such as Megawatt Charging Systems (MCS).

2. Clear Vision Sensor:

• Description: Sensors for measuring cleaning liquids.

• Key Features:

• Measures fill level, temperature, and ethanol concentration for cleaning fluid effectiveness.

3. Hydrogen Concentration Sensor:

• Description: Sensors for measuring concentrations in hydrogen and fuel cell systems.

• Key Features:

• Low cross-sensitivity for other gases, high long-term stability.

4. Current and Voltage Sensors:

• Description: Sensors use a specially developed 3D Hall ASIC for precision measurement.

• Applications: DC quick-charging infrastructure, smart grid management, and electric vehicle battery systems.

5. Liquid Sensors:

• Description: These sensors can measure fluid levels, concentrations, and quality.

• Key Technologies: Ultrasound, capacitive, hydrostatic pressure, thermal conductivity, and tuning fork principles.

6. Gas Sensors:

• Description: Often utilize thermal and temperature conductivity measurements.

• Applications: Leakage and concentration monitoring in hydrogen systems.

7. Position and Force Sensors:

• Description: Inductive and 3D Hall technologies for non-contact and wear-free position determination.

• Applications: Include wear and tear measurement in mechanical assemblies.

8. Sensor-based Controls:

• Description: Non-contact and wear-free switches using proximity sensors.

• Applications: Include control modules in vehicles.

Recent Developments

• July 2024: AST International partnered with Vector Informatik to offer a combined solution for the development of DC charging stations, ensuring compatibility of communication protocols.

• June 2024: AST International formed a network partnership with PIONIX, allowing its DC Meter to function seamlessly with PIONIX's BaseCamp operating system in charging stations.

• April 2024: AST’s DC Meter obtained UL certification, meeting North American safety standards.

• May 2024: Participation in Power2Drive Europe 2024, showcasing the DC Meter.

• March 2024: Joint presentation with AST International at Power2Drive Europe 2024, showcasing innovative DC Meters.

• January 2024: Became a member of Elektromobilität Süd-West network, promoting collaborative advancements in electromobility technologies.

New Products Launched:

• No specific new product launches were detailed beyond advancements in existing product features and certifications.

New Features Added:

• The DC Meter received UL certification and achieved compliance with European MID standards.

New Partnerships:

• Partnerships with Vector Informatik and PIONIX to enhance product offerings and interoperability in electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

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