Reventec Wins Innovation Award for Position Sensing at the 2025 Army Technology Excellence Awards
Reventec is delighted to announce that we have been named the winner of the Innovation Award for Position Sensing at the 2025 Army Technology Excellence Awards. This prestigious, independently assessed program, powered by GlobalData’s industry intelligence, recognises organisations delivering genuine technological advancement to defence platforms.
Our award‑winning solution, the Tracked Vehicle Suspension 80° Arc Position Sensor, addresses a long‑standing challenge in tracked vehicle suspension measurement. Traditional sensor technologies have struggled to operate within the extreme environmental, durability and spatial constraints found on modern armoured vehicles. Reventec’s engineering‑led approach has delivered a breakthrough: a compact, ruggedised sensor capable of capturing continuous, high‑accuracy positional data in areas where legacy solutions either could not fit or could not survive.
Compact, Non‑Contact, Built for Extreme Environments
Designed to measure suspension‑arm movement across a 0 – 80° arc, the sensor combines a low‑profile mechanical envelope with Reventec’s advanced Quantum TMR™ (Tunnelling MagnetoResistive) non‑contact technology. This enables reliable operation in confined bogie housings subjected to shock, vibration, mud, water and debris -conditions that have historically rendered conventional sensors ineffective.
The result is a stream of high‑fidelity positional data that offers suspension and vehicle manufacturers a deeper understanding of real‑world suspension behaviour. These insights support the development of low‑silhouette outline signatures, active ride‑height management systems, and improved stability and mobility across varied terrain.
Electronics Architecture Tailored for Modern Vehicle Platforms
Central to the sensor’s capability is its high‑performance electronics design, delivering:
- 5 kHz update rate for rapid, real‑time measurement.
- Integrated CPU processing delivering CAN 2.0A and 0.5–4.5 VDC analog outputs, ensuring compatibility with both legacy analog systems and modern digital architectures.
- With IP69K ingress protection, a 15‑bar pressure rating and an operating range of –40°C to +125°C, the sensor is built for mission‑critical reliability.
- Compliance with MIL‑STD‑461G Army Ground Limits, RTCA DO160F Section 25 ESD Cat. A, DEF STAN 59‑411 and DEF STAN 59‑41 further ensures robust electromagnetic resilience on Army ground vehicles.
Modular, Configurable, and Designed for Long‑Term Platform Integration
Configurability is core to the Quantum TMR™ sensor range. Each unit is factory‑calibrated to customer specifications, with an optional GUI enabling in‑field programming. Housing geometry, materials, cable lengths and connector types, including MIL‑DTL‑38999, subsea and flying‑lead options, allow integration across diverse vehicle architectures and installation envelopes.
While this specific sensor is optimised for tracked military vehicles, the same scalable technology supports a wide variety of demanding sectors including off‑highway, motorsport, defence, UAV, industrial, automotive, rail and maritime applications. This flexibility reinforces supply‑chain continuity and ensures long‑term value for customers developing next‑generation vehicle platforms.
Our recognition in the 2025 Army Technology Excellence Awards demonstrates our commitment to innovative, mission‑focused sensing solutions that deliver measurable improvements to Army ground‑vehicle performance and lifecycle management.
