Stack Limited
Stack is a leading global supplier of Instrumentation, Data Acquisition and Video-Logging solutions including integrated driver display, tachometers, (stand-alone or integrated) modular data acquisition systems, and powerful, easy-to-use DataPro analysis software. For over 25 years, Stack has been the world leader in motorsport dashboard and data logging technology. Stack's philosophy is to lead the way in using new technologies in innovative ways into all their product ranges to provide their customers with better products and to make them making them available to all levels of motorsport.
Stack has supplied to thousands of competitors around the globe and across the full spectrum of racing series. In addition to supplying to virtually all of the top teams and constructors, we have also supplied to the Automotive Test Industry as well as to a number of low-volume vehicle manufacturers. These include Caterham, Westfield, Lotus, Yamaha, Honda and Koenigsegg, and in a number of cases we have designed bespoke dash displays specifically for a manufacturer.
Stack's Significant Milestones
| 1986 |
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The first Stepper Motor Tachometer - giving digital accuracy in an analog instrument. |
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The first Data-logging Tachometer - making data-logging affordable to all. |
| 1987 |
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The first integrated Intelligent Display and Data-logging System for transport. |
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First use of serial networks and digital sensors to reduce wiring harnesses. |
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The first commercial data-logging system to be run during Formula 1 and Indycar races. |
| 1988 |
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The first system to have built-in system diagnostics for modules, sensors and harnesses. |
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The first data analysis software with multiple lap overlays. |
| 1990 |
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Winner of British Design Award for Stepper Motor Tachometers.
Two decades later, almost all production road cars have stepper motors driving the needles in the instrument display. |
| 1991 |
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The first Display-logging system in Motorsport to use the CAN-bus network launched by Stack. |
| 1992 |
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The first Data logger to provide 1Mibt/Sec download speed. |
| 1994 |
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Tthe first Display System with our patented Performance Meter technology. |
| 1996 |
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The first Data Analysis software to calculate and graph Timeline Comparison. |
| 1998 |
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The first Data Analysis software to calculate and graph Continuous Rolling Lap Time. |
| 1999 |
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The first integrated tachometer and lap-timing system. |
| 2000 |
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Stack wins a SMART award for the development of the first Synchronized Video-Logger – combining the synchronized recording of video and data. |
| 2003 |
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The first ruggedised Digital Video Recorder (DVR) launched. |
| 2004 |
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Stack launches the first synchronized video product integrating data logging with a lap-by-lap video comparison. |
| 2005 |
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Stack supplies powerful automated scrutineering system for the ACO's 24 Hour Race at Le Mans. 51 cars ran in the 24 Hours of Le Mans race this year, covering a combined total of over 100,000 miles. All of the competing vehicles were equipped with a Stack Scrutineering Module, capturing data for the entire duration of the race. |
| 2008 |
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Stack launches range of Auxiliary Guages expanding the company's range and bringing high-end technology to novices and the budget-conscious. |
| 2009 |
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Launched to market, the first SAW based, Batteryless Tyre Pressure Monitoring System. |
| 2010 |
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DVL (Digital Video Logger) launched. As well as recording video and audio, they can also record data - all in one compact unit.
Winner, Export Achievement Award, MIA Business Excellence Awards.
Stack's Batteryless TPMS receives special commendation at World Motorsport Symposium 2011. |
Stack Today
Stack is now a leading supplier of instrumentation, data acquisition and video-logging solutions to all levels and disciplines of Motorsport. Consistently first to market with innovative and technically advanced products, we can provide a total data solution for any vehicle, including performance road cars and bikes.
Our current range of products include tachometers, integrated driver display systems, stand-alone or integrated modular data acquisition systems and powerful, easy-to-use data analysis software. Video solutions include the award winning Stack Synchronized Video Analysis System, Video and Data Overlay, and the solid-state Digital Video Recorder (DVR) for use in harsh environments.
Stack Data acquisition systems are available from 4 to 128 channels, a full range of direct sensor interfaces and links to serial CANBus based ECU systems. New technologies include Telemetry; Wi-Fi and GPS solutions; Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems using wireless and batteryless sensors and complete scrutineering systems for race organizers.
Stack remains the number one supplier from trackday enthusiasts to professional teams. |
