Senceive
Senceive, founded in 2005 from University College London and now part of Eddyfi Technologies, designs wireless condition monitoring systems (FlatMesh, GeoWAN, WebMonitor, InfraGuard, FLX-Rail) for rail, mining, construction, and civil infrastructure operators worldwide.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2005
- HeadquartersLondon, United Kingdom
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Senceive does
Senceive, founded in 2005 in the University College London research labs and now headquartered in Milton Keynes, UK, designs and manufactures wireless condition monitoring systems for geotechnical and structural assets. Its product architecture is built on two proprietary wireless platforms - FlatMesh (an IEEE 802.15.4-based 2.4GHz mesh networking protocol with self-configuration, self-healing, and up to 15-year battery life) and GeoWAN (a LoRaWAN-based long-range platform reaching up to 15 km) - to which a modular sensor portfolio attaches, including triaxial tilt sensors (and the Nano and NanoMacro variants), optical displacement sensors, tilt beams, crack, vibrating-wire, millivolt, PT100 RTD, and digital interface nodes, plus the FlatMesh CameraHub for automated imaging. Higher-level products include InfraGuard, an autonomous critical-asset protection system combining tilt, camera, and automated alerting; FLX-Rail, a rail void detection meter integrated with Sisgeo's SBV vibration-trigger technology on GeoWAN; and WebMonitor, a Microsoft Azure-hosted visualisation, alerting, and API/FTP(S) export platform with no per-user licensing.
The company serves four primary verticals - rail infrastructure (Network Rail, DB Netz, SNCF Réseau, OSMOS), mining (Minera Hochschild at 4,600m altitude in Peru), construction (Big Apple Group, Dakota County, Regent's Crescent redevelopment above Jubilee Line tunnels in London), and broader civil infrastructure (bridges, dams, tunnels, pipelines, flood defences). Customers include national rail operators, contractors, and engineering services firms deploying Senceive kits on projects with 100 to over 600 sensors per site. Senceive makes money primarily through hardware sales of sensors, gateways, and integrated systems, supplemented by WebMonitor subscription and project-level configuration, commissioning, and ongoing technical support; partners handle installation and provide local support under an Empowered Partner programme.
Following the May 2021 acquisition by Eddyfi/NDT, Senceive operates as the Canadian parent's fifth platform business unit alongside Sisgeo, Huggenberger, and Sensor Networks within the Eddyfi Technologies Remote Monitoring group, retaining the Senceive brand and UK-based leadership (President Martin Turgeon succeeded founder-CEO Graham Smith in December 2021). Distribution is hybrid: direct enterprise field sales supported by regional business development managers in the UK, North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, combined with a global authorised distributor and empowered partner network spanning 40+ countries. Senceive is privately held, does not publicly disclose revenue, and was reported as growing at 50-100% annually prior to the acquisition, with continued operational and product expansion through 2025-2026.
Senceive firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Senceive
- Legal name
- Senceive Limited
- Website
- https://senceive.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2005
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Senceive, founded in 2005 from University College London and now part of Eddyfi Technologies, designs wireless condition monitoring systems (FlatMesh, GeoWAN, WebMonitor, InfraGuard, FLX-Rail) for rail, mining, construction, and civil infrastructure operators worldwide.
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Senceive industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Wireless Infrastructure Monitoring Systems
- NAICS
- Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515)
- SIC
- Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Online Condition Monitoring (Sensors, Edge Devices, IIoT Gateways) (EUAEAKAA)
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Where Senceive is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- London
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices5 records
Markets served
Senceive business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Wireless Monitoring Hardware: Senceive sells a comprehensive range of wireless sensor hardware including tilt sensors, crack sensors, optical displacement sensors, digital interface nodes, vibrating wire sensor nodes, triaxial tilt sensors, and the InfraGuard monitoring system. Hardware forms the primary revenue stream, with long battery life (up to 15 years) supporting extended customer relationships.
- Software as a Service - WebMonitor: WebMonitor data visualisation software is provided as a cloud-hosted service on Microsoft Azure. Users access data via a web portal with role-based access. The service includes alerting, data storage, and API access. No per-user licensing model; revenue likely derived from subscription based on site/sensor count or monitoring duration.
- Monitoring Solutions & Support Services: Senceive provides monitoring solutions tailored to specific applications (rail, mining, construction, infrastructure) combining sensors, communication platforms, and software. Solutions are sold with commissioning, configuration, and ongoing technical support. Partners provide installation and deployment services.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels11 records
Marketing channels7 records
Senceive product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Senceive designs, manufactures and sells intelligent wireless condition monitoring systems that combine its proprietary FlatMesh mesh and GeoWAN LoRaRAN communication platforms with a broad range of geotechnical and structural sensors, paired with the WebMonitor cloud-based data visualisation and alerting software. The company's products deliver continuous, automated remote monitoring of rail, construction, mining and civil infrastructure assets, targeting infrastructure owners and their engineering contractors.
Product overview
Senceive offers a platform-plus-modules architecture centered on two wireless monitoring platforms: FlatMesh (mesh networking for dense sensor networks) and GeoWAN (long-range LoRaWAN for dispersed assets up to 15km). Both platforms support a comprehensive range of wireless sensor modules including Triaxial Tilt Sensors, Nano Triaxial Tilt Sensors, NanoMacro, Optical Displacement Sensors, Tilt Beams, and a Sensor Interface Range (Digital Interface Node, PT100 RTD, Crack, Vibrating Wire, Millivolt sensors). Core products include WebMonitor (cloud-based data visualization and management) and InfraGuard (autonomous monitoring for critical assets). FLX-Rail provides specialized rail void detection. Sensors communicate via mesh (up to 100 nodes, 300m range) or GeoWAN (up to 15km), with data consolidated in WebMonitor for alerting and analysis.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- FlatMesh: Intelligent wireless mesh-networked sensor system for dense networks in complex environments.
- GeoWAN
- InfraGuard
- WebMonitor
Products and services
- FlatMesh FlatMesh is Senceive's proprietary wireless mesh networking platform for intelligent sensor monitoring. Using IEEE 802.15.4 PHY/MAC protocols in the 2.4GHz ISM band, devices dynamically communicate in hops across up to 100 nodes with up to 300m range. The mesh self-configures and self-heals, tolerating individual device failures, and is purpose-built for dense sensor deployments in complex infrastructure environments such as tunnels, bridges and rail earthworks.
- GeoWAN GeoWAN is Senceive's proprietary long-range wireless monitoring platform based on the LoRaWAN protocol. Operating in the 863–928MHz ISM band at up to 20dBm transmit power, it transmits through physical obstructions with up to 15km range in open environments (up to 4km in urban settings). Seamless roaming across gateways provides redundancy, making it suitable for large-area geotechnical and structural monitoring on mines, railways and dispersed infrastructure assets.
- WebMonitor WebMonitor is Senceive's cloud-based data visualisation and management platform running on Microsoft Azure. It provides customisable site imagery, interactive time-series and beam/IPI chart visualisation, a multi-level alerting engine for SMS and email notifications, role-based access control, image gallery with GIF creation, temperature compensation and data export via FTP(S) or HTTP API. Custom branding is available and there is no per-user licensing, enabling whole-project rollouts.
- InfraGuard InfraGuard is Senceive's responsive critical asset protection system that combines tilt sensors, cameras and automated alarming for near real-time slope and earthworks monitoring. The system detects significant ground movement, triggers automated image capture and notifies stakeholders, enabling rapid response to emerging risks on critical infrastructure assets.
- FLX-Rail FLX-Rail is Senceive's high-precision void meter for automatic continuous measurement of vertical rail deformation during train passages. Incorporating Sisgeo's SBV (Start By Vibe) trigger technology, the sensor activates only when a train approaches, enabling rapid, non-intrusive deployment between rail and ballast using dual magnets. It is compatible with the GeoWAN wireless platform and can be equipped with a biaxial inclinometer for cant and twist monitoring.
- Triaxial Tilt Sensor Node Triaxial Tilt Sensor Node is Senceive's wireless sensor for measuring angular tilt and ground movement. It detects movement of less than a millimetre and operates with 12–15 year battery life, suitable for rail, construction and infrastructure monitoring.
- NanoMacro Wireless Tilt Sensor NanoMacro is Senceive's third-generation triaxial tilt sensor combining the sleek Nano form factor with the full specifications of the Triaxial Tilt Sensor Node. It features IP69-rated enclosure, a fully enclosed internal radio aerial, and NFC (near-field communication) capability for at-sensor configuration, with 12–15 year battery life.
- Optical Displacement Sensor Node Optical Displacement Sensor Node is Senceive's wireless sensor for optical measurement of convergence, divergence, settlement and heave in tunnels and structures. It is used for deformation monitoring in tunnel and underground construction projects.
- Tilt Beam Tilt Beam is Senceive's beam-style tilt sensor for monitoring rotation and angular movement in structural and geotechnical applications, typically installed horizontally to measure beam deflection.
- Digital Interface Node Digital Interface Node is Senceive's wireless node that integrates geotechnical and structural sensors with digital interfaces into Senceive monitoring networks, allowing customers to add third-party sensors on the FlatMesh or GeoWAN platforms.
- PT100 RTD Sensor Node PT100 RTD Sensor Node is Senceive's wireless temperature sensor node based on PT100 Resistance Temperature Detector technology, providing precise temperature readings for thermal monitoring on infrastructure assets.
- Crack Sensor Node Crack Sensor Node is Senceive's wireless sensor for monitoring crack width and movement on structures and earthworks, enabling automated structural health monitoring of buildings, bridges and retaining walls.
- Vibrating Wire Sensor Node Vibrating Wire Sensor Node is Senceive's wireless interface node that reads vibrating wire sensors widely used in geotechnical and structural monitoring, such as piezometers, load cells and strain gauges.
- Millivolt Sensor Node Millivolt Sensor Node is Senceive's wireless interface node that integrates millivolt-output sensors such as strain gauges, load cells and pressure cells into the FlatMesh or GeoWAN monitoring platforms.
- FlatMesh CameraHub FlatMesh CameraHub is Senceive's automated vision system camera, capturing photographic images of monitored assets. It can be triggered automatically in response to significant ground movement or set to capture at regular intervals, integrating with the FlatMesh mesh network for wireless image transmission.
Quantifiable outcome
- Over 10,000 sensors installed on UK rail network in 12 months alone, with automated early warning enabling trains to be slowed or stopped before catastrophic slope failures
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Companies that use Senceive
Customer profileNamed customers15 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Senceive technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
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- Has API
- Yes
- API docs
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Integration5 records
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Senceive partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
22 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship (parent), core, standard and minor.
- Eddyfi/NDT (now Eddyfi Technologies)flagship (parent)In May 2021, Senceive was acquired by Eddyfi/NDT and became the group's fifth platform and business unit, continuing to operate under the Senceive name. The acquisition was Eddyfi/NDT's 10th within 5 years and provides Senceive with access to a global network of 28 offices, 1,300+ employees, and capital for continued organic and acquisitive growth. The transaction was financed by a bank syndicate led by National Bank of Canada. Senceive joins other platforms including Pavemetrics (Automated Vision Systems), ET & UT Solutions, Nuclear Steam Generators, and Remote Monitoring Solutions.
- Murphy GeospatialcoreMurphy Geospatial is a key implementation partner that deploys Senceive monitoring solutions on major infrastructure projects. The partnership won the NCE Tunnelling Festival 2021 Innovation in Instrumentation & Monitoring award for the Regent's Crescent Jubilee Line Tunnels monitoring project. Murphy developed the 'patch scan' solution by combining Senceive wireless sensors with Leica technology.
- GEO-InstrumentscoreGEO-Instruments signed an Empowered Partner agreement with Senceive in 2018, after testing several wireless sensing solutions. The company operates from 12 offices across four US time zones and markets Senceive products as part of its GeoCloud family of wireless monitoring products. Five technicians received technical training at Senceive's UK offices, and GEO invested in a large inventory of sensors and nodes.
- SCCS (Leica Geosystems / Hexagon)coreSCCS, part of Hexagon and authorised Leica Geosystems distributor, signed a UK and Ireland distribution partnership agreement with Senceive in January 2021. The partnership enables Leica Geosystems users to access Senceive wireless monitoring technology alongside Leica total stations, GNSS, digital levels, and GeoMoS software. SCCS now offers combined monitoring solutions as a 'one stop geospatial shop' for civil engineering, surveying, and construction industries.
- SNCF RéseaucoreA two-year collaboration agreement signed December 2020 to define requirements for using wireless sensors to monitor the French National Rail network. The initiative forms part of the 'Réseau haute performance' (High Performance Network) programme to modernise rail infrastructure and move towards predictive maintenance. The partnership involves analysing data from structural, geotechnical, and track monitoring instruments installed at sites across France.
- Position PartnerscorePosition Partners is the authorised distributor for Senceive in Australia and New Zealand. The company provides local sales, technical support, and training, and has been instrumental in promoting Senceive technology in the Australian market. Position Partners representatives have presented at industry conferences on Senceive solutions.
- ALLSAT GmbHstandardALLSAT GmbH is a German distributor providing Senceive monitoring solutions and technical services in the German market. ALLSAT has praised Senceive sensor quality and reliability, particularly in challenging humid environments, and attended trade events on behalf of Senceive.
- Cautus Geo ASstandardNorwegian monitoring services company and authorised distributor for Senceive in Norway. Cautus Geo has deployed Senceive sensors across Norwegian conditions including heavy precipitation and large temperature variations, praising the quality, battery life, robustness, and accuracy of the sensors.
- Microgeo S.r.lstandardItalian monitoring and surveying company and authorised distributor for Senceive. Microgeo has praised the stability of Senceive sensors and the quality of Senceive people, delivering successful projects in Italy.
- WipcostandardKorean authorised distributor representing Senceive at industry events including RailLog Korea. Provides local sales and support for Senceive monitoring solutions in the Korean market.
- OSMOS GroupstandardInternational engineering and consulting group that uses Senceive monitoring solutions on rail infrastructure projects. OSMOS has praised the constant and instantaneous monitoring capabilities that enable track monitoring without fouling the track, keeping workers safe and reducing track time requirements.
- James Fisher StrainstallstandardUK engineering services company that has deployed Senceive monitoring solutions for Network Rail projects. Notably involved in emergency monitoring at Hillmorton Junction following Storm Christoph, where Senceive's rapid deployment capability enabled a critical rail line to remain partially open during repairs.
- Network RailcoreNetwork Rail is a key strategic customer and development partner. Over 10,000 Senceive sensors were installed on the UK rail network in a single 12-month period. A joint entry with Senceive won the Ground Engineering Digital Innovation Award 2021 for the large-scale rollout of intelligent earthworks monitoring, providing automated early warning of ground movement.
- DB Netz AGcoreDB Netz AG, the rail infrastructure operator of Deutsche Bahn, is a major customer using Senceive technology for embankment and slope monitoring on German railways. The partnership has produced detailed case studies of monitoring at Hamm Railway and other German rail locations.
- Iv-Infra b.v.minorDutch infrastructure engineering company using Senceive sensors. Praised Senceive products and 24/7 assistance, stating 'Senceive rocks!' in a testimonial.
- Vitruvius LtdminorUK engineering consultancy that uses Senceive wireless monitoring for railway projects. Praised the remote monitoring capabilities that eliminate the need for costly and time-consuming site visits, saving up to 2-3 hours of travel and approval time per visit.
- Auckland TransportminorNew Zealand transport authority for whom monitoring with Senceive saved significant time and money. Weekly manual site checks replaced automated remote monitoring, saving Auckland Transport survey crews daily site visits.
- TPI (Technological Project Intelligence)minorPolish engineering firm using Senceive FlatMesh monitoring for historic building monitoring, praising the simplicity and speed of installation, remote data access, and non-invasive installation method.
- SisgeocoreSisgeo joined the Eddyfi Technologies Remote Monitoring product line alongside Senceive in June 2025. Sisgeo is an established sensor manufacturer and its SBV (Start By Vibe) technology is integrated into the FLX-Rail void detection sensor. The combination creates a complete range of sensor, logging, and connectivity solutions within the Remote Monitoring group.
- HuggenbergerstandardSwiss sensor manufacturer that joined the Eddyfi Technologies Remote Monitoring group alongside Senceive, expanding the combined product offering in geotechnical monitoring sensors.
- Sensor NetworksstandardUS-based sensor company that joined the Eddyfi Technologies Remote Monitoring group alongside Senceive, expanding the combined range of monitoring solutions in the North American market.
- 3GON (Czech Republic)minorCzech Republic distributor and partner featured in INTERGEO interviews, representing Senceive technology in the Central European market.
Scale indicators11 records
Recent moves9 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Senceive competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- RST Instruments: RST Instruments supplies vibrating wire sensors, inclinometers, and data loggers for geotechnical and structural monitoring. Overlaps with Senceive's Sensor Interface Range, and targets the same mining, rail, and civil infrastructure customers.
- Geokon: Geokon is a leading manufacturer of geotechnical and structural instrumentation, including vibrating wire sensors, load cells, and strain gauges. Directly comparable to Senceive's interface node product family and serves overlapping rail, tunneling, and dam monitoring customers.
- Campbell Scientific: Campbell Scientific provides data acquisition systems, sensors, and wireless networks for environmental and structural monitoring. Serves overlapping applications in geotechnical, hydrological, and infrastructure monitoring with comparable wireless telemetry products.
- Worldsensing: Worldsensing provides wireless IoT monitoring for rail, construction, and mining infrastructure. Directly competes with Senceive in the same niche, offering similar LoRa-based geotechnical and structural sensor networks with comparable target customers.
- Sisgeo: Sisgeo manufactures geotechnical and structural monitoring instruments. Now part of the same Eddyfi Remote Monitoring product line as Senceive (since June 2025), they were historically direct peers, and Sisgeo's SBV technology is now integrated into Senceive's FLX-Rail sensor.
- Measurand (ShapeArray): Measurand manufactures ShapeArray deformation sensors for geotechnical and structural monitoring, a direct competitor in tilt and shape monitoring for rail, tunnels, and mining. Notably, Senceive's Head of Global Distributor Partnerships previously served as Measurand's sales director.
- Nova Metrix (GeoSIG): Nova Metrix/GeoSIG manufactures strong-motion and structural monitoring instruments for civil infrastructure, including bridges, dams, and tunnels. Overlaps with Senceive in wireless structural health monitoring for rail and infrastructure owners.
Broad incumbents
- Trimble Geospatial: Trimble provides geospatial and monitoring solutions including total stations, GNSS, and tilt sensors for construction and infrastructure. While broader than Senceive's wireless focus, Trimble's monitoring solutions compete for the same rail, tunnel, and structural monitoring projects.
- Hexagon (Leica Geosystems): Hexagon's Leica Geosystems division provides total stations, GNSS, and monitoring software (GeoMoS) used in rail and structural monitoring. SCCS (Hexagon's UK distributor) also resells Senceive, creating both partnership and competitive overlap in surveying-driven monitoring workflows.
- Topcon Positioning: Topcon offers surveying, construction, and infrastructure monitoring solutions, including GNSS and total stations used in structural monitoring. Broader portfolio, but its monitoring software and instruments compete for the same surveying/monitoring buyer at rail and construction firms where Senceive is deployed.
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Frequently asked questions about Senceive
What does Senceive do?
Senceive designs, manufactures and sells intelligent wireless condition monitoring systems that combine its proprietary FlatMesh mesh and GeoWAN LoRaRAN communication platforms with a broad range of geotechnical and structural sensors, paired with the WebMonitor cloud-based data visualisation and alerting software. The company's products deliver continuous, automated remote monitoring of rail, construction, mining and civil infrastructure assets, targeting infrastructure owners and their engineering contractors.
Is Senceive a public or private company?
Senceive is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Senceive founded?
Senceive was founded in 2005. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Senceive based?
Senceive is headquartered in London, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does Senceive make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Wireless Monitoring Hardware is the primary driver. The others are software as a Service - WebMonitor and monitoring Solutions & Support Services.
Who are Senceive's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are RST Instruments, Geokon, Campbell Scientific, Worldsensing, Sisgeo, Measurand (ShapeArray) and Nova Metrix (GeoSIG). Broad incumbents are Trimble Geospatial, Hexagon (Leica Geosystems) and Topcon Positioning.
Does Senceive have an API?
Yes. WebMonitor provides an HTTP API for data samples and periodic FTP(S) uploads in a variety of formats, enabling integration with external systems. This allows users to transfer monitoring data into other platforms and systems for further analysis.
What industry is Senceive in?
Senceive's product category is Wireless Infrastructure Monitoring Systems. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUAEAKAA, Online Condition Monitoring (Sensors, Edge Devices, IIoT Gateways). Its NAICS code is 334519 and its SIC code is 3823.