ABOUT THE COVER Commercial aircraft require  lightweight and highly  efficient power distribution  systems.  Methode’s  laminated busbars , usually  made from aluminum for  these applications to save  weight, meet the aircraft’s  rigorous life demands. Pedal Assist Sensor  for  Light Electric Vehicle.  Capable of measuring all  aspects in one, small sensor,  our sensors provide torque,  speed and directional  measurements for use  as feedback control to  electric motor assistance.  Additionally, our sensors  require no recalibration  or maintenance over their  design life. Hetronic safety radio  remote controls  can  control cranes, earth moving  equipment, concrete  pumps, utility equipment  and many other types  of machinery. Hetronic’s  controls make the operation  of construction equipment  safer for the operator and  more economical for the  equipment owner. Methode’s patented  TouchSensor™ Field Effect  technology  allowed Ford to  introduce a completely new  and innovative User Interface  panel in their vehicles.  Through the elimination  of traditional mechanical  buttons, TouchSensor™  technology enables sleek and  sophisticated styling along  with exceptional performance  and reliability.  The onboard radar  systems, described as  the submarine’s most  technically complex  system, utilize  Methode’s  laminated busbars , which  allow precise alignment of  the radar subsystems. Working closely with Whirlpool’s  product development teams,  TouchSensor™ introduced a first  of its kind user-interface for a  washer and dryer, which includes  an  integrated high-resolution  touchscreen  to provide a robust  and innovative solution. 4 METHODE ELECTRONICS, INC. ANNUAL REPORT 2012