Transense Contributes to F1 KERS Success

For the past eighteen months Transense has worked closely with McLaren Electronic Systems developing, manufacturing and deploying its Torque sensor as part of a KERS (Kinetic Energy Recovery System) that was used with success during this season’s Formula One championship. As far as Transense is concerned, the most significant aspect of this project has been the technical performance validation and commercial application of both the SAW (Surface Acoustic Wave) sensor and the company’s patented Reader Electronics equipment within the demanding operating environment of an F1 car – a procedure involving the wireless measurement of torque on a shaft rotating at up to 18,000 rpm.

“We have enjoyed working with Transense Technologies in developing a successful torque measurement system that provides reliable and consistent measurements in the harshest of racing environments and we look forward to continuing cooperation with their technical team on further projects,” said McLaren Electronic’s Peter van Manen.