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Focused ultrasonic transducers
Maximum range with outstanding precision thanks to focused ultrasonic transducers Focused airborne ultrasonic transducers play a central role in distance measurement and level measurement as they enable precise and non-contact measurements to be made in a wide range...
Bavarian Sensor Technology Cluster presents pure high-tech
The Sensor+Test in Nuremberg is a leading international trade fair for sensor, measuring and testing technology. Every year it attracts experts, companies and scientists from all over the world. It presents and discusses the latest developments and innovations in the...
Retirement – A new SECO chapter begins
ing After almost 30 years of outstanding leadership, we are bidding farewell to our esteemed company founder and managing partner Thomas Siebenhaar. He will enter his well-deserved retirement on March 31, 2024. Together with our founder and partner Thomas Möckl, he...
Ultrasonic sensors
Win new market shares with ultrasonic sensors with premium transducers Ultrasonic sensors have become indispensable in a wide range of industries, from automation technology to renewable energies and medical technology. These sensors enable precise measurements and...
Ultrasonic transducer “Made in Upper Franconia”
SECO Sensor attaches great importance to regional networking. That is why we are a member of the "Strategic Partnership for Sensor Technology" network in Bavaria. Our company is featured in the February issue of the monthly sensor technology magazine. Ultrasonic...
Flow sensors
How high-performance transducers trim flow sensors for performance At the heart of every precise flow sensor system with two sensors, such as those used in ventilators or gas meters, is the ultrasonic transducer. It is its invisible but indispensable centerpiece. And...
Colored transducers
In addition to standard black, our transducers will be available in a wide range of colors in the future. On request, we can dye the polyurethane casting of your transducer in your company-specific (or any other) color. Colored transducers increases identification...
Transducer heating – Cozy and warm…
To prevent icing of the front surface and for reliable measurement even at temperatures close to and below freezing point, we equip our ultrasonic transducers with an optional heater. The heating element prevents the transducer from freezing and the build-up of frost,...
Glass feedthrough for ultrasonic transducers under high pressure
We have developed a product on a glass feedthrough for use in a high-pressure environment and for flushing with aggressive media. Here, a transducer or a quartet of four transducers is provided with a polyurethane sheath and contacted via strands. These run onto the...
Customization for ultrasonic transducers? – We can.
Flexibility, customization and individual solutions set SECO apart from the growing global competition. To this end, we offer our customers customizable products that are perfectly designed for their application. For example, the standard SC031 transducer is typically...
Up to 30 meters – Long ranges with SECO ultrasonic transducer + PMUT
For ranges up to 30 meters, combine our powerful ultrasonic transducers with highly sensitive piezoelectric micromechanical ultrasonic transducers (PMUT). There have been commercially available PMUTs on the world market for several years. These operate at frequencies...
Perfect partner for PMUTs – the SECO ultrasonic transducer SC517
Perfect partner for PMUTs - excellent for combination with high-sensitivity PMUTs is our new, high-performance 175 kHz mulit-use transducer SC517. After revision of the matching material design, the SC517 is mainly characterized by a strong echo signal and excellent...
400 kHz ultrasonic transducer SC042 – For the anemometer of the future
The previous gap of multi use transducers is closed by our 400 kHz ultrasonic transducer SC042. With its slim dimensions and the high frequencies it realizes even smaller anemometers or sensors in the future. Despite the higher frequencies, it has a greater signal...
Piezoceramic disk as the heart of the ultrasonic transducer
What role does the piezoceramic disk play in the ultrasonic transducer? The piezoceramic disk plays a central role in an ultrasonic transducer. It enables the basic function of the transducer: the conversion of electrical signals into mechanical vibrations and vice...
Ultrasound in motion
"In parking aids and reversing sensors as well as in cash dispensers and on wind turbines, ultrasonic transducers are critical for the function, because they enable fast and exact measurements. In the development and production of ultrasonic transducers, SECO Sensor...
Acoustic fitting material – 1000 batches homemade
A year of superlatives is drawing to a close. But even in the last days of 2022, SECO still breaks a record: Our acoustic fitting material team produces the 1000th batch of our unique, in-house material. This is used to couple the vibrations of the piezoceramics to...
The SC049 – Our smallest ultrasonic transducer
With a component size of only 6 x 5 millimeters, we present our smallest ultrasonic transducer - the SC049 multi use transducer. Its minimal outer diameter of only 6 millimeters makes it possible for the first time to combine an ultrasonic transducer with an M8...
Our smallest vs tallest
From installation in the smallest assemblies to the largest ranges, SECO offers a suitable solution for every measurement task. Our smallest ultrasonic transducer SC049 has a diameter of only 6 millimeters with an installation height of 5 millimeters. This means that...
Renewable energies – we use wherever possible
The sun is shining, and the large photovoltaic system on the roof of our Coburg headquarters is naturally delighted. We rely on renewable energies.We already draw a large part of our energy requirements at both production sites from renewable sources. And we are...
Fitting material from in-house production
Rod material - production at full speed Everywhere you look at SECO, there is plenty to do. All departments are working at full capacity, tirelessly producing thousands of first-class ultrasonic transducers. In addition to our employees, our manufactory naturally...
Renovation – Construction site at our main location in Coburg
Wherever you look, the signs are pointing to growth. The number of our employees has now risen to over 70 people. Also the order situation also continues to be excellent. However, we have been running out of space for some time now. Therefore, we have been expanding...