18/03/2019

The sensor business is booming, and Heraeus is expand-

ing its growth strategy for sensor technology with Nexen-

sos.

The Heraeus sensor business is repositioning itself for tomor-

row's key markets—sensor technology and e-mobility—under a

new name: Heraeus Nexensos.

With its range of temperature sensors, Heraeus has shown strong growth

in recent years, thanks to the continually increasing demand for sensor

technology. Heraeus has expanded its market share for platinum sensors,

which precisely measure temperatures up to 1050°C.

Heraeus has reorganized and expanded its sensor business to better meet

the growing needs of the rapidly changing automotive and electronics in-

dustries.

Heraeus will be focusing more on developing sensor solutions for e-mobil-

ity, and the new Heraeus Nexensos will cater to the areas of power elec-

tronics, batteries, e-motors, and charging systems. In addition, the com-

pany is intensifying its collaboration with start-ups and investigating poten-

tial acquisitions.

The new heater and combination heater-sensor business segment is giving

rise to other exciting projects. Heraeus platinum temperature sensors can

meet the challenges of measuring, heating, and regulating thermal pro-

cesses.

“We intend to double our sensor business in the next five years while be-

coming even more innovative,” declares Ralph Meschkat, President of

Heraeus Nexensos.

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About Heraeus

A globally leading technology group, Heraeus is headquartered in Hanau, Germany. Founded

in 1851, it is a family-owned portfolio company which traces its roots back to a pharmacy

opened by the family in 1660. Today, Heraeus combines businesses in the environmental, en-

ergy, electronics, health, mobility and industrial applications sectors.

In the 2017 financial year, Heraeus generated revenues of €21.8 billion. With approximately

13.000 employees in 40 countries, the FORTUNE Global 500-listed company holds a leading

position in its global markets. Heraeus is one of the top 10 family-owned companies in Ger-

many.

With technical expertise, a commitment to excellence, a focus on innovation and entrepreneur-

ial leadership, we are constantly striving to improve our performance. We create high-quality

solutions for our clients and strengthen their long-term competitiveness by combining unique

material expertise with leadership in technology.

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