Kistler strengthens U.S. manufacturing with locally made Weigh In Motion (WIM) sensors

“Kistler has been firmly rooted in Buffalo for more than 70 years, and this investment represents another important milestone in our long-term commitment to the U.S. market,” said Kim Pfluger, Kistler U.S. General Manager. "By localizing production of our Lineas WIM sensors at our Buffalo facility, our customers benefit from faster response times, local expertise, and products that meet evolving federal requirements. Our presence in Buffalo supports critical transportation infrastructure projects across the United States." 

Localizing production will deliver the same technology and quality that Lineas WIM sensors have always offered. Every sensor is manufactured under an ISO 9001-certified quality management system, delivering accuracy, reliability, and long-term performance that transportation agencies and infrastructure operators worldwide rely upon. The Buffalo facility is also AS9100D certified, meeting the most rigorous quality standards in the aerospace industry.

The Lineas WIM sensors are based on the proven piezoelectric quartz technology from Kistler, with an installation base of over 100,000 units globally, widely recognized as the most accurate sensor technology available for Weigh In Motion applications. When permanently installed in road pavement, the sensors provide real-time, precise measurements of wheel, axle, and gross vehicle weight under live traffic conditions. The measurements deliver valuable data for vehicle weight enforcement, traffic monitoring, pavement management, and transportation planning.

"When force is applied to the sensor, the integrated quartz elements generate an electrical charge proportional to the applied load. This unique measurement principle enables exceptional accuracy and stability over time, as well as reliable performance in challenging roadside environments and changing weather conditions,” Pfluger says.