Datum Electronics Ltd
Datum Electronics develops, produces and sells innovative torque & shaft power measurement solutions such as; shaft torque sensors, torque transducers, torque meters, marine shaft power meters, bolt-on strain gauge sensors, amplifiers, power take off (PTO) shaft sensors and wind turbine monitoring systems. Headquartered in the UK, we have a long-established presence worldwide, through our extensive network of re-sellers and distributors in more than 30 countries, including; Australia, Canada, China, Denmark, Italy, Singapore South Korea, South Africa, Sweden, and the USA.
Company details
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- Business Type:
- Manufacturer
- Industry Type:
- Monitoring and Testing - Energy Monitoring and Testing
- Market Focus:
- Globally (various continents)
- Year Founded:
- 1989
About Us
Whether you need a standard torque measurement device, a custom engineered OEM product, or mid to high volume torque sensors, our business is based upon our customer’s.
We can work with you to develop a cost-effective, high-quality torque measurement solution, which integrates into your product line and within your existing machinery.
Research and development is a core part of our business and we continue to strive to remain at the forefront or torque and strain measurement technology.
With two successful patent applications achieved last year we continue to work in partnership with major OEM customers to developed solutions to integrate torque and strain sensing into their application.
We are located on the Isle of Wight, the home of the foil strain gauge developed by Saunders Roe who secured early patents for the foil gauges (later sold to Vishay Measurements) and the home of Robert Hooke who worked on the Law’s of Elasticity. He created “Hookes Law” upon which all strain sensors are based. The Isle of Wight has a deep technical history that includes: the first European satellite launch system, helicopters, high speed ship turbines, the first shaft power measurement system, the hovercraft, early jet fighter and flying boat technology and military radar systems. Many of the key employees of Datum are the sons and grandsons of those who worked on the projects listed above.
Why Us?
Over the last 30 years, we at Datum Electronics have focused on the design and manufacture of strain sensors and torque measurement products.
Our innovative strain gauge based technology has been successfully used for decades in many industries, product torque testing, drive system R&D, verification of shaft power levels for quality control and compliance, strain sensors for vehicle weighing and safety, vehicle drive shafts, ships shaft power system and numerous other application where the power transmitted through shafts is key to efficiency and safety.
Our Vision
Engineering value to our customers by supplying high accuracy Datum through innovation and quality
Our Mission
Our mission is to continue to develop high quality, British made sensing products and software solutions for the torque, strain and load markets. By continuing to perform research & development we aim to be at the forefront of in our industry in supplying key data to our customers all over the world in a profitably way. We create a ‘can do’ open culture by continuing to invest in our people, and we aim for 100% engagement of all employees to our vision. We ensure our delivered solutions use sustainably sourced raw materials and look to continuously improve our productivity employing lean manufacturing principles. We are flexible and embrace the challenge of customisation and thrive when we work both individually and in a team.
We are Believers (Belief)
We are passionate about the company and its success. We are committed to our customers, our teams, and to each other.
We are Accountable (Accountable)
We do what we say we’re going to do. If something happens which may prevent that, we determine the new course of action and communicate quickly. We take ownership for the quality of our individual work but also take pride in what we deliver as a team.
We are Doers (Do)
Clients trust us to build things that work and we take that seriously. Our team will overcome obstacles, find solutions and deliver exceptional results. We believe the teams willing to put in the extra effort, go the extra mile, and are accountable for their actions, will be the ones who see their visions and dreams realized.
We are Achievers (Achieve)
We achieve our goals without compromising on quality, we understand time constraints and plan effectively, delivering right first time products.
We are sustainable (Sustainability)
We work smartly, take care of our team, and have fun in our workplace so as to ensure the sustainability and success of our organization.
Sustainability
Our sensors are planting trees
One way we are battling climate change is by taking part in the Ecologi scheme. Ecologi help businesses and everyday people lower their impact on the planet by supporting projects on a monthly basis that benefit the environment. With this in mind we have decided that for every standard sensor we sell we will plant a tree in our Ecologi forest helping projects across the globe. We have just started over the last 2 months and our forest is already growing.
Datum Electronics is helping customers save energy and improve the energy efficiency of their products through our permanent and temporary accurate torque & power measurement solutions. Whether it’s a single engine, or a whole vessel fleet, our products facilitate lower energy use and fuel consumption, whilst increasing safety.
Datum Products & Services
Datum Electronics is a worldwide leader of innovative sensor technology, that can be applied to a range of industries. Our torque sensors and the data they provide has been a key to improvements in the design, operational efficiency and maintenance of machinery worldwide, making significant contributions to the cleaner operation of tidal and wind turbines, heavy vehicles, rail engines and heavy industrial plants. We are also taking action to create a more sustainable shipping industry, by reducing emissions and optimising vessel performance.
Our inline torque sensors, bolt-on strain sensors and shaft power measurement solutions have been successfully implemented in many industrial applications, helping our customers to:
- increase the operational efficiency of newly developed motors, pumps and gearboxes;
- respond and comply with new stringent regulations in the fishing industry;
- prevent breakdowns on production lines;
- improve concrete production, by measuring the viscosity;
- reduce unplanned breakdowns in a coal mine within the Australia’s Hunter Valley;
- increase performance efficiency of both commercial and Naval vessels globally;
- reduce energy and fuel consumption of whole fleets, thereby reducing emissions worldwide;
- lower resources and production cost by simple and accurate torque measurement.
Why Sustainability Matters?
Growing population, urbanisation, climate change, resource scarcity, water scarcity, and the increase in greenhouse gasses – all these negative by-products of industrial activity have incentivised us to make profound changes to the environment and the way in which we live. To sustain society in the long term, more companies across multiple industries are including sustainability as an important goal of their business strategy. What started as a small trend, is no longer simply a nice to have, but an imperative for every business, regardless of sector and size.
For the past three decades, Datum Electronics have been working with their customers to provide them with the data they need, to reduce the effect they have on our planet and ensure a better life for future generations.
Importance of Sustainable Manufacturing
Sustainable manufacturing can be implemented using eco-friendly practices and materials, and the aim is to reduce the harmful impact to the environment, whilst conserving energy and protecting our natural resources. This requires a very different approach to production, distribution and consumption of products and services.
Many of these activities are generally focused on improving the efficiency of equipment and processes, lowering energy consumption, decreasing manufacturing time, reducing waste, as well as providing significant cost savings for both manufacturers and their customers.
We, at Datum Electronics Limited, recognise the importance of making a commitment to the practical short and long-term benefits of implementing environmentally conscious improvements.
Quality
For this reason, we incorporate positive environmental processes into all aspects of the company, and, as part of this eco-efficient ethos, we’ve been awarded an NQA ISO 9001:2015 certificate. This accreditation recognises that our quality management system enables us to operate globally in a consistent, reliable and more efficient manner, as well as reach new markets.