Kistler Group takes R&D space at Milton Park to develop fibre technology

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Daniel Face

Kistler Fiber Technology, a subsidiary of Swiss multinational Kistler Group, has joined the business community at Oxfordshire’s Milton Park with the opening of new 1,379 sq ft R&D facilities.

The company’s systems span a diverse range of applications, from electrified drive technology and autonomous driving to emissions reduction and Industry 4.0. They provide measurements for pressure, force, torque, and acceleration.

With the recently established Kistler Fiber Technology, the aim is to further develop its optical fibre sensors, delivering fast and accurate measurements for electric vehicles and structural health monitoring. Milton Park offers an ideal location for this next step.

Dr. Michael Summers, Research and Development Team Leader at Kistler Fiber Technology, said: “The excellent access to the A34 and rail links to London and proximity to the highly skilled workforce in and around Oxford were a major factor in the choice to locate our R&D centre at Milton Park.

“We are pleased to have made our home here and look forward to growing along with our new neighbours.”

Milton Park is home to more than 270 companies, including a variety of green energy and tech innovators. Together, they delivered a combined turnover of £10.8 billion last year and have raised over £2 billion in equity investment over the last decade.

Clare Fleet, Commercial Surveyor at MEPC Milton Park, added: “We’re thrilled to welcome Kistler Fiber Technology to the Milton Park community. Its position as a global leader in measurement technology reflects our 2040 Vision for the Park to become a pioneering research and innovation district.

“Milton Park’s single-ownership model and streamlined 10-day planning process enables the Park to be a giant incubator, providing occupiers with the opportunity to scale up quickly in support of their ambitious growth journeys.

“We’re excited for Kistler to benefit from that environment and look forward to seeing them network and collaborate with other exciting innovators at the Park.”

Daniel Face

Born and raised in Berkshire, Dan fell into journalism after completing his bachelor’s degree in English at UCL. Writing for The Business Magazine and local Biz News sites has given him the opportunity to chat with all manner of small business owners and share their success stories with a wider audience. Outside of work, Dan enjoys live music, board games and quiz shows, and is making a slow but persistent effort to learn Spanish.