{"id":14767,"date":"2021-10-29T11:34:41","date_gmt":"2021-10-29T16:34:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.wika.com\/us\/\/?p=14767"},"modified":"2026-01-30T14:25:08","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T19:25:08","slug":"wikas-aerospace-force-sensors-will-help-make-air-travel-greener","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.wika.com\/us\/products\/force-products\/wikas-aerospace-force-sensors-will-help-make-air-travel-greener\/","title":{"rendered":"WIKA\u2019s Aerospace Force Sensors Will Help Make Air Travel Greener"},"content":{"rendered":"

A leader in force sensing technology, WIKA Group in Europe is collaborating with the Liebherr Group to design and manufacture aerospace force sensors for electric actuators, which are cleaner and more fuel efficient than pressurized actuators.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Europe is serious about environmentalism. In addition to being a global leader in alternative fuels, such as\u00a0<\/span>liquified natural gas (LNG) in trucking<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>and\u00a0<\/span>hydrogen for all types of vehicles<\/a>, the continent is at the forefront of making aviation greener and more sustainable.<\/p>\n

The Role of Force Sensors in Electric Drives<\/h2>\n\n
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Electric drives control an aircraft\u2019s ailerons, landing gear, and other critical components.<\/p><\/div>\n \n

The European Commission\u2019s\u00a0<\/span>Clean Sky<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>Joint Undertaking is a major force behind various initiatives to make aircrafts operate more efficiently and competitively. One way to achieve this goal is to transition from hydraulic and pneumatic systems, which are heavy and energy intensive, to electric drives. These lighter, more fuel efficient systems precisely control the movements of a machine via motors, sensors, and software.<\/p>\n

Electric drives are found in many industries, from\u00a0<\/span>machine building and automation<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>to electric cars and robotics. In aviation and\u00a0<\/span>aerospace<\/a>, such systems control and monitor an aircraft\u2019s ailerons, landing gear, and other critical components. Force transducers are integral aspects of electric drives and, in the future, will become essential in aeronautic manufacturing.<\/p>\n

WIKA Collaborates with Aerospace OEM on Electric Drives<\/h2>\n

Like WIKA, Liebherr is a global company headquartered in Germany that offers a range of innovative products and services. When\u00a0<\/span>Liebherr Aerospace<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>sought a partner to produce specialized force sensors for its electric drives, we responded to the call.<\/p>\n

Aerospace applications call for an even higher level of standards than land-based equipment. Products for aviation must meet extremely strict requirements, such as:<\/p>\n