HBK
About
About HBK
HBK supplies sensors, instruments and software for measuring mechanical and physical behaviour. Its portfolio covers force, torque, strain, vibration, pressure, displacement and acoustic testing, together with data-acquisition hardware and analysis tools used in product development, production equipment and structural monitoring.
Robotics teams use force and torque transducers to characterise joints, grippers and interaction loads, while encoders and test systems validate motion, durability and vibration. Signal conditioners such as ClipX connect multiple sensor types to machine controls and industrial fieldbuses. HBK provides calibrated hardware, engineering software, application support and measurement services across laboratory and factory workflows.
Timeline
Events
- 2026-07-21 - Partnership - HBK supplied four PW22i IO-Link load cells that Siléane embedded at the contact points of a…
Four PW22i IO-Link load cells sit at the contact points of the Siléane robotic gripper. The sensing configuration supports high-speed cosmetics-packaging handling.
Source - 2025-06-24 - Product Launch - HBK introduces compact 3DM-CV7-GNSS/INS tactical navigation sensor
The sensor combines tightly coupled dual-frequency GNSS receivers with an onboard adaptive extended Kalman filter. It weighs 15.6 grams and measures approximately 38 by 30 by 10 millimetres for space-constrained platforms. HBK positions the unit for autonomous robotics, drones and unmanned ground vehicles, with PX4 and ROS compatibility.
Source - 2024-08-08 - Product Launch - MicroStrain by HBK launches 3DM-CV7-INS embeddable navigation system
The 3DM-CV7-INS accepts multiple external aiding measurements for navigation when GNSS is degraded or unavailable. The embeddable unit weighs 8.3 grams and uses a tactical-grade IMU with an adaptive navigation filter. The source identifies drones and autonomous robots as target applications requiring stability or precise localisation.
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Relations
Relationships
- MicroStrain
Operating Brand - MicroStrain operates as MicroStrain by HBK after Spectris completed its acquisition of the sensing-systems business.
Context
Context tags
- Robotics hardware supply chain - Customer Environment
- Test and measurement sensor supplier - Peer Group
- Test and measurement signal capture - Workflow
- Test and measurement component supplier - Stack Layer