The name Sensata comes from the Latin word sensate, or ‘those gifted with sense’. Focus on sensing is also reflected in their logo, which spells Sensata in Braille. Sensata Technologies is a world leader and early innovator in mission-critical sensors and controls designed to make the world cleaner, safer and more efficient. Mission-critical means products that are essential and difficult to do. You’ll find Sensata’s 47,000 unique products in many applications – anywhere from automotive braking systems to aircraft flight controls. Sensata devices are in systems that protect people and the environment, so they take pride in knowing their technologies improve safety, efficiency and comfort for millions of people every day.
Sensata’s vision is to be a world leader in mission-critical sensing and electrical protection while satisfying the world’s growing need for safety, efficiency and a clean environment and being a partner, employer and neighbor of choice. Sensors are the fundamental building blocks needed for a smart, connected, electrified and, ultimately, autonomous world. There are four major trends that will shape Sensata’s prime markets over the next decade: