What Sensing Systems Corporation does

Sensing Systems Corporation, founded in 1990 and headquartered at 7 Commerce Way, Dartmouth, Massachusetts, is a privately held precision measurement technology company that designs, manufactures, and services force and torque sensors based on strain gauge technology using Wheatstone bridge circuits. Its product portfolio includes load cells (capacities from 10 grams to 5,000,000 lbs), torque sensors (1 oz.in to 360,000 lbf.in), calibration equipment, and instrumentation/electronics, alongside calibration, strain gauging, field measurement, and sensor design services. The company distinguishes itself through a 'Custom Off the Shelf' manufacturing approach that combines pre-engineered sensing elements with customer-specific mechanical packaging, enabling design-to-pre-production cycles as short as two weeks, and through extreme-environment capabilities including submersible sensors rated for ocean depths up to 2 miles and operating temperatures from -452°F to 450°F.

The company operates four revenue streams: hardware sales of custom and standard sensors, ISO/IEC 17025:2017-accredited calibration services performed in-house or at customer facilities, professional strain gauging services with global field deployment, and calibration equipment sales. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with customers engaging Sensing Systems' sales and engineering teams via web forms to specify capacity, output, and application requirements. Distribution is primarily direct sales, supplemented by a manufacturer representative relationship with Andruss-Peskin and field measurement teams that travel worldwide.

Sensing Systems serves nine primary vertical markets — aerospace, automotive, construction/steel/wood, industrial bolting, marine & oil, medical, pharmaceutical, power generation, and robotics — with a customer list that includes the U.S. Department of Defense/DARPA, Rolls-Royce, KUKA, Edwards Lifesciences, Moog, Praxair, and KORSCH America. The company is founder-led by President Ricardo Bermudez, holds ISO 9001:2015 and ISO/IEC 17025:2017 certifications, and has received a single disclosed external capital infusion of $200,000 from the Massachusetts Manufacturing Accelerator in March 2024.

Name

Sensing Systems Corporation

Legal name

Sensing Systems Corporation

Website

https://sensing-systems.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sensing Systems Corporation designs, manufactures, and services custom and standard load cells and torque sensors using strain gauge technology, serving aerospace, automotive, marine, medical, pharmaceutical, power generation, robotics, and industrial bolting customers worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Force and Torque Measurement Sensors

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825), Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826)

akta.pro primary industry

Weighing & Force Measurement (Load cells, scales, torque, strain measurement) (IMAGAFAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Sensors (Pressure, Temperature, Flow, Level, Proximity, Vibration) (IMAGAFAA), Industrial-Grade Sensors & Transducer Components (Discrete sensing elements, transducers, MEMS sensors) (IMAGAJAO), Calibration Services & Standards (Calibration labs, reference standards, traceability services) (IMAGAFAH), Pressure & Force Sensors (Pressure/Strain/Load Cells) (HDAHALAB), Sensors & Feedback Devices (Pressure, Flow, Position, Encoders, Transducers) (IMAHAGAK)

Keywords

• Force measurement sensors
• Torque measurement sensors
• Load cell manufacturing
• Strain gauging services
• Sensor calibration services

Headquarters

HQ city

Dartmouth

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Load Cell and Torque Sensor Manufacturing: Design, manufacture, and sale of custom and standard force/torque sensors including load cells, torque sensors, multi-axis sensors, submersible sensors, and high-capacity sensors. Capacities range from 10 grams to 5,000,000 lbs for load cells and 1 oz.in to 360,000 lbf.in for torque sensors.
2. Calibration Services: NIST traceable force calibrations to 3 million lbf and torque calibrations to 360,000 lbf.in (30,000 lbf.ft). ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited calibrations performed in-house or at customer facilities. Standard calibrations to industry specifications or fully customized calibrations.
3. Strain Gaging Services: In-house and field strain gauging services for experimental or real-world stress and strain measurements. Includes sensor design services where engineers develop strain gauge sensors suited to customer requirements.
4. Calibration Equipment Sales: Sale of standard and custom calibration kits enabling companies to in-source their calibration needs. Includes instrumentation and electronics for displaying, monitoring, logging, and analyzing measurements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Sensing Systems Corporation designs, manufactures, and sells load cells (force sensors) and torque sensors built on strain gauge technology, available in standard, custom, multi-axis, high-capacity, OEM, and submersible configurations. Capacities range from 10 grams to 5,000,000 lbs for load cells and 1 oz.in to 360,000 lbf.in for torque sensors. The company also provides ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited NIST-traceable calibration services, in-house and field strain gauging, sensor design engineering, and calibration equipment sales.

Product overview

Sensing Systems Corporation is a precision measurement technology company offering force and torque measurement products and services. The product portfolio centers on load cells and torque sensors built using strain gauge technology, with a distinctive 'Custom Off the Shelf' manufacturing approach that combines custom design flexibility with efficient production. Core product lines include: standard and custom load cells (capacities from grams to 5 million lbs, including high-capacity, multi-axis, OEM, submersible, and fully custom configurations); torque sensors (reaction and rotary types, capacities from 1 ozf.in to 360,000 lbf.in); calibration equipment; and instrumentation/electronics. Supporting services include calibration services (ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited, NIST traceable), strain gauging services (in-house and field), field measurements, and sensor design engineering. The company also produces specialized triaxial fingertip sensors for prosthetics and robotics. Products serve aerospace, automotive, marine, medical, pharmaceutical, construction, power generation, and industrial bolting industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Load Cells Precision force measurement sensors that convert mechanical force into electrical signals using strain gauge technology. Available in standard off-the-shelf configurations and fully custom designs for applications ranging from a few grams to millions of pounds capacity.
• Custom Load Cells (Custom Off the Shelf) Non-standard load cells manufactured using the company's 'Custom Off the Shelf' concept, combining flexibility of custom design with pre-manufactured component efficiency. Configurations include Bending/Shear Beam, Canister, Pancake, Load Washer, and Load Button.
• High Capacity Load Cells Heavy-duty load cells with capacities ranging from 100,000 lbs to 3,000,000 lbs, designed to be compact and lightweight relative to their capacity. Used in applications including bridge monitoring, earthquake testing, power plant foundations, and aerospace.
• Multi Axis Load Cells Load cells designed to measure multiple forces and moments simultaneously using a single sensor. Measure three force components along x, y, and z axes as well as corresponding moments, for applications such as wind tunnel testing and robotics.
• OEM Load Cells Load cells designed for original equipment manufacturer integration into products such as medical devices, pharmaceutical tablet presses, bionic arms, vending machines, exercise equipment, and appliances.
• Submersible/Underwater Load Cells Load cells designed for underwater deployment in ocean depths up to 2 miles. Used by oil companies, marine research institutions, medical device manufacturers, and military for monitoring mooring loads, underwater vehicles, and fish farming applications.
• Fully Custom Load Cells Non-standard load cells where existing machine parts are transformed into force sensors with no change in overall system geometry. Development from design to pre-production can be accomplished in as little as two weeks.
• Torque Sensors Rotational force measurement sensors available in reaction (stationary) and rotary configurations. Uses strain gauge technology to produce electrical signals proportional to measured torque.
• Custom Torque Sensors Non-standard torque sensors manufactured using the 'Custom Off the Shelf' concept. Capacities range from 1 ozf.in to 360,000 lbf.in. Available in reaction and rotating configurations.
• Underwater/Submersible Torque Sensors Torque sensors designed for underwater service in ocean depths up to 2 miles. Used in marine research, oil drilling, and medical device testing in saline environments.
• Torque-Thrust Sensors Custom sensors designed to measure both torque and axial thrust force simultaneously, used in specialty applications such as friction stir spot welding (FSSW) and wind turbine testing.
• Calibration Equipment Standard and custom calibration kits and equipment enabling companies to perform in-house force and torque sensor calibrations, including loading fixtures, jacks, and torque lever arms.
• Instrumentation & Electronics Electronic equipment including displays, amplifiers, and signal conditioners to display, monitor, log, and analyze force and torque measurements. Offers mV/V, 0-5 VDC, 0-10 VDC, 4-20 mA outputs, and wireless/telemetry options.
• Triaxial Fingertip Sensors Multi-directional force sensors for prosthetic hands and robotic applications that enable users to sense and control gripping force. Sensors attach to nerve endings allowing brain control of artificial limbs.
• Strain Gauging Services In-house and field strain gauging services for experimental and real-world stress/strain measurements. Technicians perform strain gauge installations on structures, vehicles, ship hulls, dams, and industrial equipment.
• Calibration Services Force and torque calibration services with NIST traceability up to 3 million lbf (force) and 360,000 lbf.in (torque). ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited calibrations performed to ASTM standards.
• Field Measurement Services On-site measurement services where personnel travel worldwide to perform tests, install sensors, and acquire data in various industrial environments.
• Sensor Design Services Engineering services to develop custom strain gauge sensors suited to specific customer requirements, from prototype through full production.

Quantifiable outcome

• Load cell development from design to pre-production can be accomplished in as little as two weeks
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Micro-MeasurementscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1990Long-standing partnership dating back to Sensing Systems' founding in 1990. Joint development, design, and manufacturing of strain gage-based measurements, sensors, and transducers. Micro-Measurements provides strain gage sensors and accessories while Sensing Systems provides sensor design and manufacturing expertise. Joint case study published on force-sensing prosthetic fingers for DARPA project.
• Andruss-PeskincoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional sales and manufacturer representative firm representing Sensing Systems and Micro-Measurements products in specific territories. Field engineer Mark Denison contributed to prosthetic finger case study.
• New England ElectropolishingminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSurface finishing partner providing electropolishing and citric acid passivation services for load cells and sensors to enhance corrosion resistance for marine and harsh environment applications.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology: Direct competitor in load cells, torque sensors, and force measurement instrumentation serving OEM and test-and-measurement customers. Closely comparable product breadth, custom-engineering model, and B2B sales motion.
• Interface Inc. Long-standing manufacturer of precision load cells, force sensors, and torque transducers with extensive custom and standard offerings. Directly competes in force measurement with overlapping aerospace, automotive, and test customer segments.
• HBK (Hottinger Brüel & Kjær): Global force, torque, and pressure measurement specialist with a broad industrial and laboratory calibration portfolio. Comparable in strain-gauge-based sensors, accredited calibration services, and multi-axis force measurement.
• Vishay Precision Group: Parent of Micro-Measurements, Sensing Systems' foundational strain-gauge partner. Competes in precision foil strain gages and load cells and is both a supplier and a peer in the force-measurement stack.
• Morehouse Instrument Company: Specializes in force calibration equipment and dead-weight testers up to very high capacities, directly overlapping Sensing Systems' accredited calibration services and high-capacity load cell calibration capability.
• Transducer Techniques: Designer and manufacturer of load cells, torque sensors, and related instrumentation for test and OEM applications. Comparable mid-size specialty supplier with custom and standard offerings.
• Flintec Group: Global manufacturer of precision load cells and weighing technology serving industrial, medical, and process applications. Comparable custom and OEM force-sensor business with similar customer verticals.

Broad incumbents

• Honeywell Sensing & Productivity Solutions: Large industrial conglomerate offering a broad portfolio of force, pressure, and torque sensors as part of a wider sensing catalog. Overlaps with Sensing Systems in aerospace, medical, and industrial OEM applications.
• TE Connectivity: Global sensor and connector manufacturer with load cell and force-sensing products serving industrial, aerospace, and medical OEMs. Larger scale, broader portfolio, and overlapping customer base.
• Mettler-Toledo: Major precision measurement and calibration instruments company covering laboratory balances, industrial scales, and process sensors. Overlaps with Sensing Systems in force calibration, weighing, and pharmaceutical process control.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Sensing_Systems

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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