Small sensors doing a big job
Monday 15th June, 2020, is Global Wind Day. On this day we mark the contribution that wind energy makes to the planet, its power, and the possibilities it holds to reshape our energy systems, decarbonise our economies and boost jobs and growth. FT Technologies, manufacturer of the world’s toughest wind sensors, is a major player in the wind industry with FT wind sensors powering nearly half of the world’s installed wind turbine fleet.
FT co-authors paper on wind measurement in multi-rotor sUAV
Along with leading scholars from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, FT's Gordon Bease, Director - Global Accounts, has co-authored a paper entitled "Development of a sensor suite for atmospheric boundary layer measurement with a small multirotor unmanned aerial system" which has been published in International Journal of Aviation, Aeronautics, and Aerospace.
COVID-19 Update: FT remains open for business
We continue to manufacture sensors in our factory here in Sunbury, UK, and are despatching them to our customers daily. Our sales support team is online and available to help with any technical support or commercial enquiries.
100th employee: Saskia Childe, Mechanical Design Engineer
2019 has been a record year for FT in many ways: record sales, record production, and record growth. By the end of the year, FT has reached a record number of employees too: 100.
FT holds APQP4Wind Supplier Quality Conference
FT Technologies has implemented a company-wide policy to introduce APQP4Wind quality standards throughout their entire management system, product design processes and component supply chain. Implementation of the APQP4Wind Policy will see the company transition towards full adoption of the APQP4Wind framework by 2020 for all new and existing product development.
New version of Acu-Vis software released
FT Technologies releases new version of their Acu-Vis software for testing sensors and updating their settings.
Engineering Discovery Day
FT Technologies has been inviting sixth form students from the local community to Sunbury House to take part in an Engineering Discovery Day.
FT Launches New Lightweight Sensor Specifically Designed For Use On Drones And UAVs
FT Technologies today launches the first in a new generation of lightweight ultrasonic wind sensors, specifically designed for use on drones and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
UK Offshore Wind Industry Supply Chain Review Is Launched At FT Factory In Sunbury
FT Technologies' factory in Sunbury-on-Thames hosted the launch of the UK offshore wind industry's Supply Chain Review led by former McLaren Group CEO.
FT Wind Sensors Now Read Acoustic Temperature
Recent updates to FT Technologies 722 and 742 digital wind sensors mean that these models can now read acoustic temperature as well as wind speed and wind direction.