Tekscan

What Tekscan does

Tekscan, Inc. is a pressure sensing and tactile measurement company founded in 1987 in Boston by MIT alumni. The company designs and manufactures thin-film tactile pressure sensors, electronic skin technology, pressure mapping systems, and force measurement systems, recognized as one of only two such thin-film tactile pressure sensor technologies worldwide. Its product architecture spans two layers: complete measurement systems (I-Scan, T-Scan Novus, F-Scan GO, Strideway, TireScan, MobileMat, ErGO-Scan, NPAT, FlexiForce ELF and WELF 2) that integrate sensors with proprietary software for specific applications, and embedded OEM sensors (FlexiForce A201, A301, A401, B201, WB201) designed for integration into customer devices, supported by prototyping kits, characterization kits, quickstart boards, and analog circuit modules.

Tekscan serves four primary use-case segments: engineers and researchers in product development and quality control (R&D and manufacturing), clinical and dental professionals for biomechanics, occlusal analysis, balance, and seating assessments, OEM manufacturers embedding force sensors into automotive, battery management, and semiconductor systems, and direct-to-consumer/individual buyers through its e-commerce storefront. End verticals include automotive, biomechanics, dental, energy storage, electronics/semiconductors, and manufacturing. The company holds ISO 13485:2016 certification for medical products and ISO 9001:2008 compliance for non-medical products.

Tekscan operates a hybrid go-to-market combining enterprise field sales for custom solutions and large system purchases, e-commerce direct sales through tekscan.com/store for individual products, and authorized distributors (Mouser Electronics, Digikey) for global reach. Revenue is generated through hardware sales of systems and sensors, recurring software maintenance and Premier Support Plan contracts, and professional services via TactileLab. Following its November 2025 acquisition by Uneo Technology (a subsidiary of Taiwan-listed UNIVERSAL CEMENT) for NT$600 million, Tekscan operates under The Tekscan Group structure with offices in Norwood, MA and New Taipei City, Taiwan. Jeff Ames serves as President and CEO, and Rob Podoloff as Chief Technology Officer.

Name

Tekscan

Legal name

Tekscan, Inc.

Website

https://tekscan.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Tekscan, Inc. designs and manufactures thin-film tactile pressure sensors, pressure mapping systems, and force measurement systems used by engineers in R&D and quality control, clinical and dental professionals for biomechanics assessments, and OEM manufacturers embedding sensors into automotive, battery, and semiconductor devices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pressure Mapping and Force Measurement Sensors

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829), Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845)

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)

Keywords

• Pressure mapping systems
• Force measurement sensors
• Tactile sensing technology
• Thin-film force sensors
• Embedded OEM sensors

Headquarters

HQ city

South Boston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Products: Sale of pressure mapping systems, force measurement systems, embedded sensors, and temperature mapping systems. Includes sensors like FlexiForce A201, A301, A401, and complete measurement systems.
2. Software Licenses and Maintenance: Software products including I-Scan, T-Scan Novus, SportsAT, and associated software maintenance and support contracts with annual renewal options
3. Support Contracts: Long-term customer support packages including technical support, application support, and extended hardware warranties. Software Maintenance/Tech Support contracts and Premier Support Plans offered annually.
4. Professional Services: Application engineering services, product training, and TactileLab services for rapid prototyping and custom sensor design
5. OEM/Embedded Components: Custom force sensors, standard force sensors, and force sensor integration kits sold to OEM customers for embedding into their devices

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Tekscan designs and manufactures thin-film tactile pressure sensors, complete pressure mapping systems, and embedded force measurement sensors used by engineers, clinicians, and OEMs. Its products visualize and quantify surface contact pressure in real time across applications including R&D and quality control, biomechanics, dental occlusion, gait analysis, tire testing, and battery design. The portfolio pairs hardware sensors with proprietary analysis software, OEM integration kits, and TactileLab custom engineering services.

Product overview

Tekscan offers a portfolio of thin-film tactile pressure sensors, pressure mapping systems, and force measurement solutions. The product architecture centers on two main categories: complete measurement systems (I-Scan, T-Scan Novus, F-Scan GO, Strideway, TireScan, MobileMat, ErGO-Scan) that integrate sensors with proprietary software for specific applications, and embedded OEM sensor products (FlexiForce A-Series, B201, WB201) designed for integration into customer devices. Supporting the core products are development tools (FlexiForce Prototyping Kit, Sensor Characterization Kit, Quickstart Board, Analog Circuit Modules), consumables (Prescale Film), and engineering services (TactileLab). The measurement systems share common technology platforms for pressure/force visualization and analysis.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• I-Scan: Pressure mapping system for test and measurement applications.
• T-Scan Novus
• F-Scan GO
• FlexiForce
• Strideway
• TireScan
• MobileMat
• SportsAT
• TactileLab

Products and services

• I-Scan System

Quantifiable outcome

• Targeted bite therapy reduced salivary cortisol levels (stress marker) by an average of 42% in TMD patients
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• UNIVERSAL CEMENT (via subsidiary Uneo Technology)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 December 2025UNIVERSAL CEMENT announced board approval for NT$600 million acquisition (NT$30 per share) by subsidiary Uneo Technology to acquire 100% of U.S.-based Tekscan Holdco, Inc. The acquisition positions UNIVERSAL CEMENT to enter the global AI robotics supply chain by leveraging Tekscan's advanced pressure-sensing technology. Deal completed November 12, 2025.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sensor Products Inc. Direct competitor in tactile pressure measurement film and pressure mapping systems. Competes with Tekscan Prescale film offerings and industrial pressure-indicating products in manufacturing QC.
• Novel (novel.de): German manufacturer of pedobarography and pressure distribution measurement systems for clinical and research use. Direct competitor to Tekscan Strideway, F-Scan, and MatScan in gait analysis and biomechanics.
• XSensor Technology: Canadian pressure imaging sensor manufacturer for seating, mattress, and tire applications. Direct competitor to Tekscan ConforMat and TireScan product lines.
• Interlink Electronics: Direct competitor in thin-film force-sensing resistors (FSR sensors) for OEM/embedded applications. Closest analog to Tekscan's FlexiForce product line across robotics, medical, and industrial OEM customers.
• Pressure Profile Systems (PPS): Direct competitor in capacitive tactile pressure sensors and pressure mapping systems. Competes with Tekscan I-Scan and FlexiForce products in medical, biomechanics, and industrial test/measurement applications.
• FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology: US manufacturer of load cells, force sensors, and torque sensors for OEM and test/measurement applications. Competes with Tekscan FlexiForce ELF system in force measurement and OEM embedded force sensing.

Emerging players

• Synapticon: German developer of tactile sensing and motion control for robotics. Emerging player in robotic skin/tactile sensor space that overlaps with Tekscan's newly emphasized AI robotics electronic skin opportunity.
• Contactile: UK-based developer of optical tactile sensors for robotic grippers and prosthetic fingertips. Emerging competitor in robotics tactile sensing adjacent to Tekscan's electronic skin positioning.

Broad incumbents

• TE Connectivity: Global sensor and connectivity incumbent with broad force, pressure, and position sensor portfolio for industrial and automotive OEMs. Indirect competitor in OEM embedded sensing and pressure mapping at scale.
• Kistler Group: Swiss-established global leader in piezoelectric and strain-gauge force, pressure, and acceleration measurement. Broader portfolio but directly comparable in force measurement systems serving automotive R&D and industrial test.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses2 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/tekscan
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/tekscaninc
• Facebookfacebook.com/Tekscan
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tekscan

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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