Senfit

What Senfit does

Senfit Oy is a Finnish private industrial measurement company headquartered in Oulu that designs, develops, and manufactures microwave and radio frequency (RF) measurement instruments for industrial process applications. Founded in 2008 through a management buyout of Elektrobit's industrial microwave business, the company is 100% personnel-owned and traces its technical lineage to microwave measurement research launched at Helsinki University of Technology in the late 1970s by co-founder Dr. Pekka Jakkula. Senfit serves as the preferred development, manufacturing, and OEM partner for global measurement and automation companies, with devices designed by its team having been sold for over €300M cumulatively across various industries.

The company's portfolio combines standard instruments — the CC30 dewatering analyzer for paper machines, Exigo non-contact metal thickness gauge (micrometer accuracy), MCx dry content measurement system for liquid pipelines, and BSA/BMx moisture and dry content analyzers for solids — with proprietary technology platforms (DDS signal generation, Phase & Level Measurement, DSP HW/SW including Sharc DSP, AutoCal calibration tool) and patented ceramic-based sensor structures using alumina, zirconia, silicon carbide, barium titanate, and titanium oxide with permittivities from 9 to 100. Measurement instruments cover frequencies up to 65 GHz, enabling applications across moisture/water fraction measurement, metal thickness gauging, and radar-based distance/movement detection.

Senfit monetizes through OEM product sales, direct standard product sales, R&D services (feasibility studies, sensor design, 3D electromagnetic simulation, prototyping, platform-based development), full-service sensor and module manufacturing with through-life obsolescence management, and licensing royalties. The go-to-market is B2B, primarily OEM-embedded, with end customers spanning pulp & paper, oil & gas, renewable energy, timber, metals, sugar, and wastewater. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company operates with 1-10 employees and has accumulated more than 15 international patents.

Name

Senfit

Legal name

Senfit Oy

Website

https://senfit.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Senfit Oy is a Finnish industrial technology company specializing in microwave and radio frequency measurement solutions for moisture content, metal thickness, and distance detection, serving as an OEM partner to global measurement and automation companies across multiple process industries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Microwave Measurement Instruments

NAICS

Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Calibration Services & Standards (Calibration labs, reference standards, traceability services) (IMAGAFAH)

Keywords

• Microwave measurement instruments
• Industrial moisture sensors
• Non-contact thickness gauges
• Radio frequency sensors
• OEM sensor manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Oulu

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. OEM Product Sales: Sale of proprietary products and measurement modules under OEM branding by customers. Same instrument can operate multiple different applications.
2. Standard Product Sales: Direct sales of standard products including CC30 dewatering measurement tool and Exigo thickness gauge.
3. R&D Services: Comprehensive R&D services including feasibility studies, sensor design, 3D simulations, system design, prototyping, and product development using Senfit platforms.
4. Sensor and Module Manufacturing: Full-service manufacturing including sourcing, production, testing up to 65GHz, calibration, reporting, updates, and version upgrades with inclusive component obsolescence management.
5. Licensing Royalties: Licensing of Senfit platforms and patents for customer product development. Various cooperation models including licensing, resale, and OEM agreements.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Senfit designs, manufactures, and sells proprietary microwave and radio frequency measurement instruments—including metal thickness gauges, moisture analyzers, and dry-content sensors—for industrial process applications. The company serves as an OEM partner to global measurement and automation companies, supplies standard products directly, and offers comprehensive R&D, custom sensor development, and sensor/module manufacturing services up to 65 GHz.

Product overview

Senfit offers a portfolio of industrial microwave measurement products and platforms. The standard product line includes the CC30 dewatering measurement tool for paper machines, the Exigo non-contact metal thickness gauge with micrometer accuracy, the MCx dry content measurement system for liquid pipelines, and BSA/BMx75/100 moisture and dry content analyzers for solid materials. These products are complemented by proprietary technology platforms including DDS (Direct Digital Synthesis) platforms for fast signal generation, Phase and Level Measurement platforms using telecom demodulation technology, DSP HW/SW platforms with Sharc processors, and AutoCal calibration tools. Senfit also provides comprehensive R&D services and sensor/module manufacturing capabilities up to 65GHz, serving global measurement and automation companies as both product supplier and OEM partner.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Exigo: Non-contact metal thickness gauge for OEM partners. Measures the thickness of conductive sheets with micrometer accuracy. Available for OEM sales.

Products and services

• CC30 Dewatering measurement and analysis tool for the paper machine former section, used to measure and optimize moisture content in paper production processes.
• Exigo Non-contact on-line metal strip thickness gauge offering micrometer accuracy for measuring conductive sheets; available for OEM sales to partners worldwide.
• MCx Dry content measurement system for liquid pipelines, customizable for different industrial applications.
• BSA Moisture and dry content analyzer for solid materials, sludges, and powders, featuring an auger feeding mechanism.
• BMx75/100 Moisture and dry content analyzers available in 75 and 100 sizes, with sensors suitable for various solid materials, sludges, and powders.
• R&D Services Comprehensive research and development services including feasibility studies, sensor and electronics research, 3D electromagnetic simulations, system design, prototyping, and fast product development using Senfit's proprietary platforms.
• Sensor and Module Manufacturing Full-scope manufacturing services covering sourcing, production, testing up to 65 GHz, calibration, reporting, updates, and version upgrades for sensors and electronic modules, with through-life component obsolescence management.

Quantifiable outcome

• Devices sold for over €300M in various industries worldwide
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Global Measurement and Automation Companies (OEM Partners)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerSenfit serves as the preferred development, manufacturing, and OEM partner for global measurement and automation companies worldwide. They develop custom microwave measurement instruments that are sold under customer branding. The OEM model allows partners to rebrand Senfit's existing products and measurement modules. Licensing, resale, and other agreements are possible.
• Customers Using Platform-based DevelopmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSenfit offers three cooperation models: (1) Traditional R&D projects without Senfit platforms/patents, (2) Platform-based development using Senfit's proprietary technology for faster development with proven technology, and (3) OEM model based on Senfit's own products. Platform-based development offers short development time, proven technology, trouble-free manufacturing, through-life support, and no need for expensive microwave instruments.
• Customers for New Application DevelopmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSenfit actively seeks companies with measurement needs for new materials and applications. They offer comprehensive R&D services including feasibility studies, proof of concept, sensor design, 3D electromagnetic simulations, system design, prototyping, and product development using Senfit's ready-made proprietary platforms as building blocks.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Berthold Technologies: German manufacturer of process measurement instruments including radiometric, microwave, and RFID-based sensors for moisture, density, and level measurement in industrial applications. Highly comparable to Senfit in technology approach (non-contact microwave/RF measurement) and target verticals (pulp & paper, chemicals, mining).
• VEGA Grieshaber: German specialist in level, point-level, and pressure measurement using radar (microwave), ultrasonic, and capacitive technologies. Overlaps with Senfit's microwave radar-based distance/level measurement capabilities and shares similar industrial customer base in water/wastewater and process industries.
• NDC Technologies: Manufacturer of online near-infrared (NIR) and microwave moisture measurement systems for industrial process control in food, tobacco, plastics, and pulp & paper. Closely comparable in both technology (microwave/NIR moisture measurement) and target verticals to Senfit's CC30 and BSA/BMx product lines.
• Process Sensors Corporation: US-based manufacturer of online NIR and infrared moisture and coating measurement sensors for industrial process applications including paper, converting, and food. Comparable niche player to Senfit with similar moisture-measurement focus and industrial OEM/channel relationships.
• MTI Instruments: US-based manufacturer of non-contact measurement instruments including laser-based and microwave/RF-based thickness and displacement gauges for industrial and semiconductor applications. Highly comparable to Senfit's Exigo non-contact metal thickness gauge in technology and use case.

Broad incumbents

• Endress+Hauser: Global leader in industrial process instrumentation for level, flow, pressure, temperature, moisture, and analytical measurement. Competes with Senfit in moisture and analytical measurement for process industries; vastly larger but serves the same end customers with broader portfolios.
• KROHNE Group: Global manufacturer of process instrumentation including flow, level, temperature, and analytical measurement for industrial applications. Overlaps with Senfit in level/radar measurement and shares paper, chemical, and water-industry customers, though with a much broader portfolio.
• Honeywell Process Solutions: Major process measurement and controls supplier offering a broad portfolio including moisture analyzers, pressure, and temperature instruments for refining, petrochemical, and pulp & paper customers. Competes with Senfit in moisture and process measurement; much larger scale and broader solution scope.
• Siemens Process Instrumentation: Division of Siemens offering SITRANS process instrumentation including radar level, moisture, and weighing technologies for industrial applications. Shares Senfit's target verticals (water/wastewater, paper, metals, oil & gas) and competes in radar/microwave measurement.
• AMETEK Process & Analytical Instruments: Diversified industrial manufacturer whose Process & Analytical Instruments division supplies moisture, oxygen, and combustion analyzers for industrial process control. Comparable in moisture/analytical measurement offerings; far larger scale and broader portfolio across multiple process verticals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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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