SNR creates SNR Mechatronics

| By creating an entity devoted to mechatronics, SNR has materialised its desire to strengthen its leadership in what is considered to be a strategic domain. Further to the worldwide success of the ASB® technology, SNR intends to deploy its mechatronic activities in all industrial domains.
The concept of the sensor bearing, the mechatronic product " par excellence ", grew from the association of the bearing -a universal mechanical component- and electronics. The product thus provides the combined functions of a bearing and a sensor (speed, position, torque, etc…). With several hundreds patents protecting this concept and its applications, SNR is unanimously acknowledged as the initiating founder of the ASB® (Active Sensor Bearing). This major innovation, both in the technical solutions and its highly particular marketing strategy, has become today's standard for the measurement of automobile wheel speed. René Nantua, Head of SNR Mechatronics, sees three essential reasons for SNR to intensify its mechatronics activity today. " Firstly because bearings are characterized by substantial technological future, well suited to the addition of sophisticated " electronic " functions. Secondly, the markets, and the automotive market in particular, are currently evolving towards X-by-Wire technology which generates a large demand for sensing and actuating devices. Lastly, with ASB® SNR has acquired a true capital of credibility in mechatronics which constitutes the keystone of our future developments ".