What Sensoteq does

Sensoteq Ltd is a Belfast-headquartered industrial IoT company, founded in 2016, that designs and manufactures low-power wireless sensors and supporting cloud analytics for remote machine health monitoring in industrial environments. Its product portfolio consists of three sensor lines — the Kappa X continuous tri-axial vibration and temperature sensor (with spectrum and waveform capture up to 10kHz, ATEX Zone 0 rated), the Tau E sensor purpose-built for vibratory screens and mining/material processing equipment, and the Chi handheld diagnostic kit used by technicians for on-the-spot vibration, stroke, and hammer-test analysis. Sensor data is aggregated by industrial gateways (supporting up to 30 sensors each via WiFi, Cellular, or Ethernet) and streamed to the Analytix cloud platform, which provides real-time dashboards, alarm thresholds, spectrum and waterfall visualisations, and automated anomaly alerting. The OnSite iOS/Android mobile app supports field installation, QR-coded sensor configuration, and gateway commissioning.

The company sells on a hybrid commercial model: enterprise quote-based hardware deployments of Kappa X and Tau E for large industrial accounts, publicly listed Chi kit pricing for direct e-commerce purchases (US$2,750–US$5,250), an Analytix subscription bundled as 12 months free with Chi kits and required for ongoing cloud monitoring, and professional vibration-analysis services delivered either in-house or through channel partners. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales via six regional offices (Belfast, Dubai, Troy MI, Houston TX, Cape Town, Brisbane, Santiago), channel partners such as RMS Reliability and Ludeca that bundle sensors with vibration-analyst services, and an e-commerce storefront. Customers span petrochemical, pharmaceutical, power generation, mining and quarrying, cement and lime, chemical processing, food production, and general manufacturing across more than 50 countries, with case-study outcomes showing avoided downtime costs ranging from £30,000 to $120,000 per incident.

Sensoteq has raised approximately £3.6 million to date — a £500,000 loan facility in January 2023 (Whiterock Finance Growth Finance Fund, backed by British Business Bank and Invest Northern Ireland) and a £3.1 million seed round in November 2023 led by Maven Capital Partners with TechStart Ventures. The company operates with 51–100 employees, holds ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certifications, and maintains a broad regulatory footprint (FCC, IC, SUBTEL, RF Approval India, EU Declaration of Conformity, ATEX Zone 0, REACH, RoHS) that underpins its ability to sell into hazardous-environment and regulated industries globally.

Name

Sensoteq

Legal name

Sensoteq Ltd

Website

https://sensoteq.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Sensoteq Ltd, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Belfast, designs low-power wireless vibration and temperature sensors (Kappa X, Tau E, Chi) with a cloud analytics platform (Analytix) for predictive maintenance in industrial sectors including petrochemical, pharmaceutical, mining, power, cement, and manufacturing across 50+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Wireless Condition Monitoring

NAICS

Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Sensors (Pressure, Temperature, Flow, Level, Proximity, Vibration) (IMAGAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Industrial-Grade Sensors & Transducer Components (Discrete sensing elements, transducers, MEMS sensors) (IMAGAJAO)

Keywords

• Wireless condition monitoring
• Predictive maintenance sensors
• Industrial vibration monitoring
• Machine health analytics
• Wireless IoT sensors

Headquarters

HQ city

Belfast

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sensor Sales: Sale of wireless sensors (Kappa X, Tau E, Chi) and gateways as one-time hardware purchases. Sensors are sold as kits with optional tablet bundles. Prices range from US$2,750 for Chi 2 kit to US$5,250 for Chi 4 kit with tablet.
2. Analytix Software Subscription: Cloud-based analytics platform (Analytix) provided as subscription. Chi kits include a free 12-month Analytix subscription. Ongoing subscription required for continuous cloud monitoring, data analytics, and alarm management.
3. Professional Services & Vibration Analysis: Expert data analysis and vibration consulting services provided through the Analytix platform and partner network. Vibration analysts analyse sensor data to identify fault patterns and provide maintenance recommendations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Sensoteq designs, manufactures and sells low-power wireless vibration and temperature sensors (Kappa X, Tau E, Chi handheld kit) for remote machine condition monitoring in industrial environments. The sensors transmit data via industrial gateways to the Analytix cloud analytics platform, enabling continuous monitoring, automated fault detection, and predictive maintenance for rotating equipment in factories, plants, mines, and offshore sites.

Product overview

Sensoteq offers a comprehensive wireless industrial sensing solutions portfolio for machine health monitoring and predictive maintenance. The core offering consists of three sensor product lines: Kappa X (continuous monitoring sensor for general industrial applications), Tau E (specialized sensor for vibratory screens and mining equipment), and Chi (handheld diagnostic kit for technicians). These sensors connect through the Gateway hardware to the Analytix cloud platform for real-time data analytics and automated alerting. The OnSite mobile app complements the portfolio by enabling field installation and configuration. Together, these products form an end-to-end condition monitoring ecosystem supporting predictive maintenance across automotive, pharmaceutical, energy, mining, and manufacturing sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Analytix: Cloud-based platform for real-time data analysis and machine health monitoring insights
• Kappa X
• Tau E
• Chi
• OnSite App

Products and services

• Kappa X Wireless Vibration Sensor High-performance wireless vibration sensor for continuous machine condition monitoring in industrial environments. Features tri-axial vibration measurement, temperature sensing, spectrum and waveform data up to 10kHz, ATEX Zone 0 certification for hazardous areas, rugged industrial form factor, and battery-powered true wireless operation. Supports up to 30 sensors per gateway.
• Tau E Wireless Sensor Precision wireless sensor optimized for vibratory mining and material processing equipment such as vibrating screens. Features built-in magnet for quick mounting, MEMS-based vibration measurement, and enhanced high-frequency monitoring for bearing fault detection in high-vibration environments.
• Sensoteq Chi Handheld Sensor Kit Portable wireless sensor kit providing instant machinery feedback for technicians, installers and manufacturers. Three measurement modes: Vibration Analysis (waveforms and spectrums), Stroke Analysis (stroke length, angle, G-force), and Hammer Test (natural frequency identification). Includes 12-month Analytix subscription and optional Android tablet bundle.
• Analytix Cloud Analytics Platform Cloud-based data analytics platform providing real-time machine health monitoring, alarm thresholds (warning/critical), vibration trend tracking, spectrum analysis, waterfall plots, time waveform analysis, circular plots, and automated fault detection. Delivered as a subscription service bundled with sensor hardware.
• Sensoteq Industrial Gateway Rugged industrial gateway aggregating data from up to 30 Kappa or Tau sensors and transmitting to the cloud via WiFi, Cellular, or Ethernet connectivity. Supports ATEX Zone I deployments with external aerial. DIN rail bracket and screw mounting options; simple network setup through the OnSite app.

Quantifiable outcome

• Petrochemical plant avoided £30,000 in repair costs through early detection of gearmesh fault on pump
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RMS Reliability Maintenance Solutions LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK-based reliability services partner that deploys Sensoteq Kappa X sensors for vibration analysis and condition monitoring on behalf of end-user industrial clients. Provided multiple case studies demonstrating successful fault detection outcomes including £30,000 cost avoidance at a petrochemical plant.
• LudecacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational reliability services partner providing vibration analysis and Sensoteq product deployment. Case study partner for US power plant deployment where Kappa X sensors prevented $120,000 pump replacement. Provides engineering installation services including offshore deployments.
• Vibration InstrumentsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as a partner on Sensoteq's website homepage, representing the partner ecosystem of companies working with or distributing Sensoteq products in the condition monitoring space.
• Mobius (CONNECT)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as a partner on Sensoteq's website homepage, indicating a commercial relationship in the condition monitoring ecosystem.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Movus: Australian-headquartered provider of wireless vibration sensors and FitMachine/Asset Health platform for industrial predictive maintenance — the closest head-to-head competitor to Sensoteq's Kappa X + Analytix stack across mining and general industry.
• Banner Engineering: US manufacturer of industrial wireless vibration and temperature sensors (including the QM42VT series) that compete directly with Sensoteq's Kappa X/Tau E for factory-condition-monitoring deployments.
• Wilcoxon Sensing Technologies (Amphenol): Long-established industrial vibration sensor manufacturer (now part of Amphenol) supplying wireless and wired accelerometers to condition-monitoring programs — overlapping with Sensoteq's core product line for rotating-equipment monitoring.
• IFM Electronic: German-headquartered manufacturer of industrial sensors including vibration monitors (VTV122, VSE) and IO-Link wireless condition-monitoring solutions that overlap with Sensoteq's offering for factory automation.

Broad incumbents

• Parker Hannifin (SensoNODE / IoT): Large industrial conglomerate offering SensoNODE wireless condition-monitoring sensors and the Parker IQAN platform — competing with Sensoteq in factory hydraulics, pneumatics and rotating-equipment monitoring as part of a much broader fluid-power and motion-control portfolio.
• SKF (Condition Monitoring): Global bearings and rotating-equipment services giant that sells wireless vibration sensors (e.g., SKF Enlight) and a broad condition-monitoring service offering — a major incumbent Sensoteq competes with for industrial predictive-maintenance budgets.
• Emerson (AMS / Branson): Owner of the AMS (Asset Management System) machine-health platform and a global installed base of wired and wireless vibration instrumentation — the dominant incumbent Sensoteq must displace in petrochemical and power plants.
• HBK (Hottinger Brüel & Kjær): Heritage manufacturer of high-fidelity vibration sensors and acoustic monitoring systems used in industrial condition monitoring — competes with Sensoteq at the higher-frequency / higher-precision end of vibration analytics.
• Honeywell (Connected Plant): Industrial conglomerate offering wireless vibration and asset-health solutions as part of its Connected Plant / Forge portfolio — a deep-pocketed incumbent that competes with Sensoteq in process industries.

Others

• Analog Devices (MEMS vibration sensors): Supplier of high-performance MEMS accelerometers and condition-monitoring reference designs used by wireless vibration sensor manufacturers including Sensoteq's competitors — an enabling/adjacent ecosystem participant rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/sensoteq
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC1_ctx7WwID5pxmveDPwxuw
• Facebookfacebook.com/sensoteq
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sensoteq
• Instagraminstagram.com/sensoteq

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors3 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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