Spectron Glass and Electronics

Spectron Glass & Electronics Inc of the United States was founded in 1947, formerly known as Spectron Glass Laboratories, and is currently located in Hauppauge, Long Island, New York.Originally founded as a neon sign manufacturer, the company's focus quickly changed direction.In 1948, Spectron began manufacturing electrolytic tilt sensors under contract from the Sperry Gyroscope Co..Realizing the huge potential of the sensor market, Spectron ceased its neon business and focused on the development and manufacturing of electrolytic tilt sensors..

In 1949, Spectron Glass & Electronics was founded to produce state-of-the-art tilt sensors for the military and commercial markets.Spectron tilt sensors have been designed into most free world jet aircraft, both fixed and rotary wing.Spectron tilt sensors also provide gravity references for torpedoes, missiles, land navigation, ship antennas, microwave landing systems and many other applications..

Beginning in the early 1980s, the industrial market began to use tilt sensors extensively.Spectron brings extensive custom design knowledge and capabilities to design high-precision tilt sensors for the self-leveling construction laser and automotive wheel alignment systems markets..

Recognizing the market's need for more economical tilt sensing solutions, Spectron embarked on the development of the SP and AU series of dual-axis PCB mountable tilt sensors.Not only do these sensors provide sensing in two axes instead of just one, but they are also very cheap to produce.This allows precision tilt sensing to be introduced into many previously cost-prohibitive applications..

In 1989, Spectron expanded its product range to include signal conditioners and inclinometers.Designed by our sister company Spectron Systems Technology (SST), these products offer analog, digital or switching type outputs to suit different applications.Spectron later introduced the highly successful SPECTROTILT electronic inclinometer, which features a proprietary glass-ceramic hybrid sensing element, rugged packaging and ESD/EMI protection.More recently, models with integrated on-board linearity and temperature compensation have been introduced, which deliver unparalleled performance, cementing Spectrons' position as a major supplier in the industry..

By 1990, Spectron began developing its unique SH Series ceramic tilt sensors.This product is designed as a low-cost alternative to high-precision glass sensors with an excellent performance/cost ratio..

main products.

Inclinometers, tilt sensors, signal conditioners, switches, etc..

Application areas.

Instrumentation Industrial/Automation Ship/Aerospace.