Acquisition brings fluid flow measurement

Based on tuning fork technology, sensors measure fluid properties including density, viscosity and dielectric constant.

Measurement Specialties has acquired the assets of California-based Visyx Technologies.

Based on a unique tuning fork technology originally developed by Symyx Technologies, Visyx has developed sensors that can measure fluid properties, including density, viscosity and dielectric constant.

This technology will allow OEMs to incorporate fluid property measurement, such as oil condition, in their next generation equipment.

Target markets include heavy truck/off road engines and transmissions, compressors/turbines and refrigeration/air conditioning.

Frank Guidone, Company CEO comments: "We are very excited about the addition of this technology to our portfolio".

"As off road/heavy truck operators and OEMs strive to extend the time between oil changes and manage field warranty claims, oil condition monitoring will become a critical parameter to measure".

"Visyx has developed the leading technology in this field, and we are very excited about the future potential for Measurement Specialties".

"We believe this application alone could represent over US $20 million annually to Measurement Specialties by FY12".

Guidone continues "Visyx currently has prototype designs in test at several major engine, compressor and heavy truck manufacturers around the world".

"Our development efforts will be focused on finalising the commercial design, positioning ourselves for volume production mid to late 2008".

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