Measurement types

Position and Displacement Monitoring

Reliable, high-resolution detection of motion, position and distance in harsh, static or dynamic environments

The challenge

  • Many mechanical systems — from industrial tools to brake calipers and robotic arms — require precise, real-time position or displacement tracking  
  • Movements may be linear, angular, or vibratory, and often occur in constrained, high-vibration, or thermally unstable conditions  
  • Contact-based solutions introduce friction, wear or mechanical delay, making them unsuitable for high-speed or critical applications  
  • Sensors must deliver accurate, drift-free readings with compact form factor, even in embedded or rotating parts  
  • Predictive maintenance and functional safety increasingly require position sensing at the component level

Our technical response

FOGALE Sensors offers non-contact capacitive systems for robust, real-time monitoring of linear and angular displacement:

  • High-resolution displacement sensors for brake caliper motion and actuation feedback in automotive platforms  
  • Embedded position detection in robotic joints, mobile axes or test benches  
  • Ultra-stable capacitive electronics immune to thermal drift, EMI and vibration 
  • Wide dynamic range with sub-micrometric resolution and no signal degradation over time 
  • Compact and customizable form factors suitable for confined or embedded installation  
  • Designed to operate in harsh conditions: dust, oil, temperature variation, mechanical shock

Proven applications

  • Monitor position and movement precisely across a wide range of mechanical systems  
  • Enable predictive maintenance and avoid failure through accurate displacement feedback  
  • Integrate sensors in space-constrained or safety-critical components like brakes or shafts  
  • Eliminate calibration downtime thanks to long-term sensor stability  
  • Use the same proven technology across industries: automotive, robotics, test benches, and more

Why FOGALE Sensors?

  • LYSENO : Capacitive displacement sensors (sub-micrometric to millimetric range)
  • MOVALYS : Displacement measurement sensors for alignment and motion control