FUTEK

What FUTEK does

FUTEK, Inc. is a privately held manufacturer of precision force, torque, and pressure measurement sensors, founded in 1988 and headquartered in Irvine, California. The company designs and produces strain gauge-based sensors (load cells from 10 grams to 100,000 pounds, torque sensors, multi-axis force/torque transducers, and pressure sensors up to 10,000 PSI) alongside a complete instruments line of signal conditioners, amplifiers, displays, USB output modules, and ultra-miniature SPI/UART interface modules. Its underlying technology is proprietary metal foil strain gauge bonded to metal flexures in Wheatstone bridge circuits, with internal compensation for long-term stability; notable differentiators include ±0.02% nonlinearity, the QLA414 nano force sensor (98kHz natural frequency, M1-threaded mounting), and multi-axis sensors with mathematically compensated crosstalk.

FUTEK operates a sales-led, direct-channel go-to-market targeting engineering and procurement teams in aerospace/aviation/defense, medical/pharmaceutical, automation/robotics, and automotive verticals, supplemented by a global authorized representative network and a self-service e-commerce storefront for standard products. Revenue is generated through four streams: standard and custom sensor hardware sales, instruments and amplifiers, custom/OEM design and manufacturing programs (including NASA aerospace programs and surgical robotics), and A2LA-accredited, NIST-traceable calibration services delivered through an ISO/IEC 17025-compliant laboratory capable of 70,000 calibrations per year.

The company is founder-led (Javad Mokhbery as Founder, President and CEO) and appears independently held with no disclosed institutional investors, parent company, or M&A activity. Its competitive position rests on proprietary strain gauge technology, a regulated calibration capability that is difficult to replicate, 35+ years of custom design expertise, and a 100+ product SKU catalog spanning standard catalog items through mission-critical custom programs.

Name

FUTEK

Legal name

FUTEK, Inc.

Website

https://futek.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

FUTEK is a privately held, founder-led manufacturer of precision strain gauge-based force, torque, and pressure sensors founded in 1988 in Irvine, California, serving aerospace, medical, automotive, and automation/robotics OEMs with standard and custom sensor designs plus A2LA-accredited calibration services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Force and Torque Measurement Sensors

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

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Pressure & Force Sensors (Pressure/Strain/Load Cells) (HDAHALAB), Industrial Sensors (Pressure, Temperature, Flow, Level, Proximity, Vibration) (IMAGAFAA), Industrial-Grade Sensors & Transducer Components (Discrete sensing elements, transducers, MEMS sensors) (IMAGAJAO)

Keywords

• Force measurement sensors
• Load cells
• Torque sensors
• Strain gauge technology
• Test and measurement

Headquarters

HQ city

Irvine

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Sensor Products: FUTEK generates revenue primarily through the sale of precision force measurement sensors including load cells, torque sensors, multi-axis sensors, and pressure sensors. Products range from standard catalog items to custom-designed sensors for specific applications.
2. Instruments & Amplifiers: Sale of signal conditioners, amplifiers, displays, and USB modules that complement sensor products. Includes analog amplifiers, digital signal conditioners, USB modules, handheld displays, and OEM solutions.
3. Calibration Services: Fee-for-service calibration of sensors and complete measurement systems. Offers sensor-only calibration and full system calibration with total system error. Calibration services include A2LA-accredited and NIST-traceable options.
4. Custom/OEM Sensor Design & Manufacturing: Custom sensor design and manufacturing services for OEM applications and high-volume production. Engages in custom load cell design programs ranging from aerospace mission-critical NASA programs to miniature surgical robot sensors.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

FUTEK designs and manufactures precision force, torque, pressure, and multi-axis sensors using metal foil strain gauge and Wheatstone bridge technology. Its products include load cells, torque sensors, pressure sensors, and associated signal conditioners and instrumentation used by OEMs and engineers in aerospace, medical, robotics, automotive, and industrial manufacturing applications.

Product overview

FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology is a manufacturer of precision force and torque measurement solutions. The core product portfolio centers on strain gauge-based sensors including Load Cells/Force Sensors (in S-beam, inline, button, donut/thru-hole, pancake, flat plate, and column geometries), Torque Sensors (reaction and rotary types), Multi-Axis Sensors (2-axis to 6-axis configurations), and Pressure Sensors. These sensors convert mechanical force into electrical signals via Wheatstone bridge circuitry. Supporting the sensor line are Instruments & Amplifiers including the IAA analog amplifier series, IAA105 digitally configurable amplifier, IHH500/IHH505 hand held displays, IPM650 panel mount displays, USB225 high-resolution USB output kits, IEM100 ultra-miniature SPI/UART interface modules, and IDA/QIA signal conditioning electronics. The company offers SENSIT measurement software and SENSIT LITE mobile application for data visualization. Custom and OEM product lines serve specialized application requirements including space-grade sensors and high-volume production needs. Comprehensive calibration services (A2LA-accredited, NIST-traceable) and system calibration with total system error complete the turnkey measurement solutions. Key differentiators include proprietary strain gauge technology, miniaturization expertise (nano sensors down to M1 thread), aerospace-grade materials (17-4 stainless steel, aluminum), nonlinearity as low as ±0.02% RO, and Mean Time Between Failure exceeding 100 million cycles.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Load Cells Precision force measurement load cells based on metal foil strain gauge technology, used by OEMs and test engineers in aerospace, medical, robotics, automotive, and industrial manufacturing applications to measure static and dynamic loads.
• Torque Sensors Rotational torque measurement sensors for OEM equipment and test rigs, used in applications such as powertrain testing, robotics, and industrial automation where accurate torque data is required.
• Multi-Axis Sensors Multi-axis force and torque sensors that measure multiple load components simultaneously, used in robotics, aerospace testing, medical devices, and advanced manufacturing where combined-axis force data is needed.
• Pressure Sensors Pressure measurement sensors used in OEM systems and industrial process monitoring across medical, aerospace, automotive, and general manufacturing applications.
• Signal Conditioners and Instrumentation Electronics and instrumentation that interface with strain gauge sensors using Wheatstone bridge circuit techniques to provide amplified, calibrated outputs for integration into OEM equipment and test setups.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 98kHz natural frequency with 30-40x faster response than comparable solutions
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• InterfaceminorOthersThird-party sensor manufacturer whose sensors are supported for calibration services at FUTEK's A2LA-accredited lab.
• OmegaminorOthersThird-party sensor manufacturer whose sensors are supported for calibration services at FUTEK's A2LA-accredited lab.
• Transducer TechniquesminorOthersThird-party sensor manufacturer whose sensors are supported for calibration services at FUTEK's A2LA-accredited lab.
• Honeywell/SensotecminorOthersThird-party sensor manufacturer whose sensors are supported for calibration services at FUTEK's A2LA-accredited lab.
• HBMminorOthersThird-party sensor manufacturer (Hottinger Baldwin Messtechnik) whose sensors are supported for calibration services at FUTEK's A2LA-accredited lab.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Omega Engineering: Large catalog distributor and manufacturer of process measurement sensors including load cells and force sensors. Competes directly with FUTEK's standard catalog offerings and is also listed as a FUTEK calibration compatibility partner.
• Interface Force Measurements: Specialty manufacturer of load cells, force sensors, and torque sensors for aerospace, automotive, and test applications. Most direct head-to-head competitor in FUTEK's core load cell and torque product categories; also listed as a FUTEK calibration partner.
• HBM (HBK - Hottinger Brüel & Kjær): Global leader in strain gauge-based load cells, torque transducers, and weighing technology. Most-established direct competitor across FUTEK's load cell and torque product lines, with significantly broader geographic coverage and larger balance sheet.
• Tekscan: Manufacturer of tactile pressure and force measurement sensors for medical, industrial, and research applications. Overlaps with FUTEK in medical, robotics, and pressure sensing product lines.
• ATI Industrial Automation: Leading manufacturer of multi-axis force/torque sensors for robotics, automation, and precision machining. Closest direct competitor to FUTEK's multi-axis product line, serving overlapping cobot, robotic surgery, and industrial automation customers.
• Transducer Techniques: US manufacturer of load cells, force sensors, and torque sensors serving aerospace, automotive, and industrial test markets. Direct competitor in FUTEK's core product categories; also a listed calibration compatibility partner.
• Kistler Group: Swiss-based manufacturer of piezoelectric and strain gauge-based force, pressure, torque, and acceleration sensors. Strong direct overlap with FUTEK in automotive testing, aerospace, and robotics force measurement.

Emerging players

• OnRobot: Provider of end-of-arm tooling and force/torque sensors specifically designed for collaborative robots. Emerging player in cobot force sensing that competes directly with FUTEK's automation/robotics multi-axis offerings.

Broad incumbents

• PCB Piezotronics: Established manufacturer of piezoelectric sensors for force, pressure, vibration, and acoustic measurement. Broader incumbent with overlapping aerospace and industrial test applications, though primarily piezoelectric rather than strain gauge.
• Honeywell Sensotec: Honeywell's force/load cell product line serving aerospace, industrial, and test/measurement markets. As part of a Fortune-100 conglomerate, offers overlapping products to FUTEK's aerospace and OEM customers but with far broader portfolio and pricing power.

Market position

Strengths2 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/futek
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/futekadvsensortech
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/134993
• Facebookfacebook.com/futekInc

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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