Our History
From Corrsys-Datron to Kistler Automotive

In 1982, when the world's first optical speed and distance sensor was introduced, few could have predicted the impact that this breakthrough technology would have on the discipline of vehicle testing. Over the course of more than two decades, the Correvit sensor has become a standard for accuracy in the measurement of vehicle dynamics.

In the year 2000 two renowned instrumentation manufacturers - Corrsys Korrelatorsysteme and Datron Messtechnik - joined together to build one company with the aim to best focus synergies and innovations: Corrsys-Datron.

Today's automotive environment rigorously demands a synergy of vehicle safety, performance and economy. The industry must respond to these standards by placing a stronger focus on the research and development process of the vehicle. The refinements realized ultimately become the advancements that make vehicles safer and more reliable. Mounting pressure from governmental organizations make it all the more necessary for vehicle control systems such as anti lock braking and electronic stability control to be implemented and effectively measured.
Correvit optical speed/slip angle sensors are used in the development and validation of these systems. Corrsys-Datron placed a special focus on providing turnkey application solutions to our customers testing needs.

April 2009: The Kistler Group acquired Corrsys-Datron Sensorsysteme GmbH as its sixth product center in an all-stock transaction on April 30, 2009. This acquisition enabled Kistler to round off its range of measuring systems for vehicle dynamic testing in automobile development. The optical technology of Corrsys-Datron is a further asset to the Kistler Group.




April 2012: Since April 1, 2012 Corrsys-Datron operates under a new company name:
Kistler Automotive GmbH, Competence Center Wetzlar.