IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 13, 2025 – Kistler Instrument Corporation, a global leader in dynamic test and measurement technology, has strengthened its long-term commitment to the United States by opening a new site in Irvine, California. The expansion strengthens Kistler’s ability to deliver advanced sensor and measurement solutions to high-impact industries on the West Coast, including MedTech, pharmaceutical, aerospace, defense and infrastructure maintenance.
The new site enables closer collaboration with manufacturers and innovators in one of the country’s most dynamic technology ecosystems. It serves as a regional hub for strategic partnerships, technical consulting, customer engagement and local talent development: bringing Kistler’s global expertise directly to the West Coast.
"With our new Irvine hub, we’re closer to our customers and their challenges," said Kim Pfluger, general manager North America. "It allows our engineers and experts to collaborate directly on solutions that improve quality, reliability and performance across industries shaping the future.”
Irvine facility showcases advanced measurement technologies
The Irvine office provides a demonstration and collaboration space designed to give technicians, engineers and other professionals hands-on experience with Kistler’s sensors and measurement technologies. The facility includes dedicated areas for interactive workshops, technical training sessions and joint solution development. It allows engineers and innovators to test, learn and apply Kistler’s expertise directly to their processes.
Partnering with customers across industries
Advancements at Kistler are backed by the robust organization and partnerships that the company has built with business developers, sales operations and local application experts, all working closely with customers to enhance responsiveness and technical support:
- In MedTech, collaborations with industry leaders FIMMTECH and ARBURG, alongside a product refresher for Kistler’s digital platform AkvisIO, emphasize the critical role of monitoring production processes in highly regulated, zero-tolerance environments.
- Kistler’s long-standing relationships with major players in aerospace and defense have supported exponential growth in emerging sectors like EVTOL and space startups.
- For traffic and infrastructure, Kistler is introducing a new generation monitoring system that integrates Weigh in Motion with Structural Monitoring, which is vital for the protection and lifetime extension of California’s infrastructure, impacted by heavy truck traffic and seismic activity.
Driving innovation and collaboration
Looking ahead, Kistler is developing its Irvine presence as a platform for long-term investment, growth and innovation on the West Coast. Key efforts include forming strategic partnerships to provide customers with tailored, end-to-end solutions and collaborating with universities to promote engineering education and hands-on learning.
"Innovation thrives where knowledge is shared," Pfluger added. "That’s why our Irvine office is not just an office – it’s a hub that connects our experts, customers and the next generation of engineers to drive real innovation across the West Coast."
The Irvine hub is a center for hands-on training, knowledge sharing and building partnerships with local industries and communities. These include MedTech, pharmaceutical, aerospace, defense and infrastructure maintenance, as well as universities and community organizations.
Kistler's Irvine office, located at 46 Waterworks Way in Irvine, California, is cultivating the next generation of technical experts through mentorship programs and targeted talent development initiatives, aiming to build local expertise and promote the growth of innovative industries on the West Coast.
About the Kistler Group
Kistler is the global market leader for dynamic pressure, force, torque and acceleration measurement technology. Cutting-edge technologies provide the basis for Kistler’s modular solutions. Customers in industry and scientific research benefit from Kistler’s experience as a development partner, enabling them to optimize their products and processes so as to secure sustainable competitive edge. Unique sensor technology from this Swiss corporation helps to shape future innovations not only in automotive development and industrial automation but also in many newly emerging sectors. Drawing on our extensive application expertise, and always with an absolute commitment to quality, Kistler plays a key part in the ongoing development of the latest megatrends. The focus is on issues such as electrified drive technology, autonomous driving, emission reduction and Industry 4.0. Some 2,000 employees at more than 60 facilities across the globe are dedicated to the development of new solutions, and they offer application-specific services at the local level. Ever since it was founded in 1959, the Kistler Group has grown hand-in-hand with its customers and in 2024, it posted sales of mCHF 448. About 9 percent of this figure is reinvested in research and technology – with the aim of delivering innovative solutions for every customer.
