Kaman Precision Products

What Kaman Precision Products does

Kaman Precision Products is the measuring-systems division of Kaman Aerospace Corp (a subsidiary of publicly traded Kaman Corporation, NASDAQ: KAVL), specializing in the design and manufacture of high-performance non-contact position measuring devices using inductive and eddy current sensing technology. The company employs 101–250 people and operates from Colorado Springs with Measuring Division operations in Middletown, Connecticut, producing a portfolio of 15+ sensor models organized into general purpose, differential, high-precision, extreme-environment, and OEM product families. Its core technology uses dual-coil eddy current designs that detect impedance changes from induced eddy currents in conductive targets, converting these into analog output signals, with thermal compensation enabling operation from -320°F to +1000°F and pressures up to 40,000 psi for rocket engine and turbine applications. Differentiated products include the SMT-9700 (nanometer to sub-nanometer resolution for semiconductor photolithography and atomic force microscopy), the AMS family (aerospace propulsion diagnostics), the KD-1925/KD-1975 extreme environment sensors (laser-welded Inconel construction), and the 2024 Air Gap Tool (wireless eddy current measurement for hydroelectric turbines that reportedly cuts measurement time by up to 90%).

Name

Kaman Precision Products

Legal name

Kaman Precision Products, a division of Kaman Aerospace Corp

Website

https://kamansensors.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Kaman Precision Products designs and manufactures non-contact inductive eddy current position sensors and measuring systems for aerospace, defense, semiconductor, automotive, energy, and industrial OEM customers, operating as a division of Kaman Aerospace Corp within Kaman Corporation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision position sensors and measuring systems

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Sensors (Pressure, Temperature, Flow, Level, Proximity, Vibration) (IMAGAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ruggedized/Harsh-Environment Electronics Manufacturing (IP-rated, shock/vibration, wide-temp) (IMAGAGAF), Motor Encoders, Feedback & Condition Monitoring (Encoders, Vibration, Predictive) (IMAGACAJ)

Keywords

• Non-contact position sensors
• Eddy current sensors
• Precision displacement measurement
• Extreme environment sensors
• Aerospace sensor systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Colorado Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Sensor and Measuring System Product Sales: Kaman Precision Products generates revenue primarily through the sale of its non-contact position sensors, measuring systems, and related electronics. The company sells a broad portfolio of sensor models (KD-2306, KD-1925, KD-1975, SMT-9700, digiVIT, etc.) and signal conditioning electronics to industrial, aerospace, automotive, semiconductor, and energy customers.
2. OEM and Custom Product Solutions: The company offers OEM custom sensor products and build-to-print electro-mechanical assembly services, providing tailored sensor solutions for specific customer applications and volume production requirements.
3. Accessories and Spare Parts: Accessories including power supplies and ceramic calibration spacers are sold as supplementary products to support the core sensor and measuring system offerings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

Kaman Precision Products designs and manufactures non-contact precision position measuring devices using proprietary inductive eddy current technology. Its portfolio spans general-purpose displacement sensors, differential measurement systems, nanometer-resolution high-precision sensors, extreme-environment sensors rated for -320°F to +1000°F and pressures up to 40,000 psi, digital signal conditioners, OEM-optimized parallel sensors, thread-checking tools, and a wireless air gap measurement tool for hydroelectric turbines. The company also offers custom OEM sensor solutions and build-to-print electro-mechanical assembly services.

Product overview

Kaman Precision Products is a division of Kaman Aerospace Corp. specializing in high-performance, precision non-contact position measuring systems using inductive eddy current technology. The product portfolio is organized around several sensor families: the KD series (KD-2306, KD-2446, KD-5100, KD-5100+, KD-5600) for general purpose and differential measurements; the AMS-3946 and KD-1975/KD-1925 Extreme Environment sensors for high-pressure, high-temperature aerospace applications; the SMT-9700 for high-precision applications requiring nanometer resolution; the digiVIT digital signal conditioner for self-calibrating sensor management; the Air Gap Tool for hydroelectric turbine measurement; and OEM/custom products (Kaman ParallelPro™, OEM-2306, ThreadChecker™, Build to Print) for specialized applications. The company serves aerospace, automotive, semiconductor, energy, and military industries with AS9100/B and ISO 9001:2000 certified manufacturing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kaman Sensors: Position sensors and measuring systems brand
• Kaman Measuring
• Kaman ParallelPro™
• digiVIT
• ThreadChecker™
• Air Gap Tool

Products and services

• KD-2306 Non-Contact Displacement Sensing System Single-channel, multi-purpose non-contact displacement sensing system with 0.01% full scale resolution and frequency response up to 50 kHz. Supports analog DC and 4-20mA output options for OEM machine control, industrial automation, and quality control. Cost-effective alternative to LVDTs, air gauges, dial indicators, and micrometers.
• KD-2446 Compact Proximity Measuring System Compact non-contact proximity measuring system providing greater speed without sacrificing precision for general-purpose measurement applications.
• KD-5100 Differential Measurement System Differential measurement system for precision displacement sensing applications where reference-based measurement is required.
• KD-5100+ Enhanced Differential Measurement System Enhanced differential measurement system with improved specifications over the KD-5100 for precision displacement applications.
• KD-5600 Differential Eddy Current Sensor System Differential eddy current sensor system for precision measurement applications requiring differential measurement techniques.
• DIT-5200 Digital Impedance Transducer Digital impedance transducer for differential measurement applications converting sensor signals into usable outputs.
• DIT-5200L Digital Impedance Transducer (Extended Range) Digital impedance transducer variant for differential measurement with extended measurement range.
• SMT-9700 Position/Displacement System High-precision position/displacement system providing nanometer to sub-nanometer resolution in a small package. Uses proven eddy current sensor technology for OEM and analytical applications including photolithography optics positioning, XYZ stage positioning in atomic force microscopy, and spindle position in precision grinding of bearing races. Available in 1, 2, and 3 channel configurations.
• AMS-3946 Advanced Magnetic Sensing Sensor Precision sensing system designed for operation in extreme environments from 500 psi to over 22,500 psi. Part of the AMS family of non-contact displacement sensors used for aerospace propulsion monitoring and similar extreme-environment applications.
• KD-1975 Extreme Environment Sensor High-temperature displacement sensor providing accurate non-contacting measurement of conductive surface motion in hostile environments. Features thermal compensation techniques and laser-welded Inconel construction for extreme temperature operation.
• KD-1925 Extreme Environment Displacement Sensor High-temperature displacement sensor operating from -320°F to +1000°F with 0.050 inch measuring range. Uses KDM-8200 signal conditioning electronics and features corrosion-resistant Inconel 718 construction for extreme environment applications. Static resolution of 30 μinch and dynamic resolution of 50 μinch at mid range.
• KDM-8206 Signal Conditioning Electronics Signal conditioning electronics for extreme environment displacement sensors, supporting high pressure and temperature applications. Pairs with KD-1925 and KD-1975 series sensors.
• SC-2440 Signal Conditioner Signal conditioner for non-contact displacement sensing systems, providing excitation and signal processing for eddy current sensors.
• digiVIT Digital Signal Conditioner Advanced digital signal conditioner with self-calibrating and self-configuring technology for eddy current sensors, simplifying sensor setup and operation.
• Kaman ParallelPro™ OEM Parallel Capacitive/Inductive Sensor System OEM-optimized parallel capacitive/inductive sensor system for precision positioning applications including gapping/leveling and CVD leveling in semiconductor wafer processing.
• Air Gap Tool for Hydroelectric Turbines Cordless, wireless air gap measurement tool using eddy current sensing technology for hydroelectric turbines and similar large rotating machinery. Transmits data wirelessly to mobile devices for real-time measurement and reportedly reduces static air gap measurement time by up to 90%.
• OEM-2306 OEM-Optimized Displacement Sensor OEM-optimized version of the KD-2306 non-contact position sensing system configured for high-volume OEM applications.
• ThreadChecker™ Non-Contact Thread Checking System Non-contact thread checking sensor system for in-die and quality control applications measuring thread dimensions during manufacturing.
• Custom OEM Products Custom OEM sensor solutions built to customer specifications for specialized applications not addressed by standard products.
• Build to Print Electro-Mechanical Assembly Build-to-print electro-mechanical assembly services for custom manufacturing per customer-supplied designs and specifications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Air Gap Tool cuts static air gap measurement time in large hydro generators by up to 90%
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

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Feature5 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Turck: Industrial sensor and connectivity specialist with inductive proximity, ultrasonic, and capacitive product lines serving factory automation. Comparable direct competitor in industrial displacement and proximity sensing.
• SICK AG: German sensor manufacturer with a deep portfolio including inductive, ultrasonic, and optical proximity/displacement sensors for factory automation. Comparable mid-market industrial displacement-measurement competition.
• Micro-Epsilon: German precision sensor manufacturer with strong eddy-current, capacitive, and laser displacement sensor lines. Directly comparable in nanometer-resolution and OEM machine-builder applications such as semiconductor and precision machining.
• Renishaw: UK precision measurement and position-sensor company supplying encoders, laser interferometers, and probe systems for semiconductor and metrology OEMs. Comparable in nanometer-resolution OEM-machine-builder displacement-sensing applications.
• Keyence: Japanese industrial sensor giant with a broad portfolio including eddy-current, laser, photoelectric, and vision sensors. Competes head-to-head in industrial displacement and proximity measurement, with a stronger catalog and direct-sales model.
• Balluff: German-headquartered industrial sensor manufacturer specializing in inductive proximity sensors, position sensors, and IO-Link connectivity. Directly comparable to Kaman's core inductive/eddy-current non-contact position sensing portfolio for industrial automation customers.
• Pepperl+Fuchs: Global leader in industrial inductive proximity sensors and hazardous-area sensing solutions. Closely comparable to Kaman's eddy-current product family with broader hazardous-environment certifications and global industrial distribution.
• IFM Electronic: German industrial sensor manufacturer focused on inductive, photoelectric, and IO-Link sensors for factory automation and process industries. Comparable direct-sales industrial-sensor competitor in the U.S. market.
• MTS Sensors (Temposonics): Magnetostrictive position-sensor specialist serving industrial, hydraulic, and aerospace applications. Comparable in core non-contact linear position measurement, though differentiated by sensing technology.

Broad incumbents

• Honeywell: Diversified aerospace and industrial conglomerate with position, pressure, and proximity sensors across aerospace, defense, and process-control markets. Comparable in extreme-environment aerospace sensor applications, though broader and not specialized in eddy-current displacement.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

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