BEI Duncan Electronics’ Steer-by-Wire Technology Featured in NASA Tech Briefs

June 4, 2009

IRVINE, Calif. – BEI Duncan Electronics, a business unit of Custom Sensors & Technologies (CST) has recently been published in NASA Tech Briefs magazine. The April 2009 issue features a full page article dedicated to BEI Duncan’s steer-by-wire technology which has improved fuel efficiency for the AGCO© Challenger Tractor.

The story discusses BEI Duncan’s triple redundant sensor pack which incorporates three completely independent Pulse Width Modulated (PWM) outputs and gear reduction. The sensor pack is part of the steer-by-wire steering system used in the AGCO© Challenger Tractor.

To Download the PDF of the article click: Steer-by-Wire – NASA Tech Briefs

About BEI Duncan Electronics

BEI Duncan Electronics, a company of Custom Sensors & Technologies, Inc. (CST), is a tier one manufacturer of custom engineered sensing solutions in both off highway and harsh environments. www.beiduncan.com

About Custom Sensors & Technologies

Headquartered in Moorpark, Calif., Custom Sensors & Technologies (CST) was formed from the combination of Kavlico, Crouzet, Crydom and former divisions of BEI Technologies. CST provides sensors, controls and actuation products to the industrial, transportation, and military and aerospace markets. www.cstsensors.com

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