VibraSens

What VibraSens does

VibraSens is a privately-held European manufacturer of industrial vibration sensors, headquartered in Besançon, France, founded in 2002-2003 and operating with 1-10 employees. The company designs and produces piezoelectric accelerometers and MEMS-based vibration sensors and transmitters used for condition monitoring, predictive maintenance, and machine protection on rotating equipment such as pumps, motors, fans, and compressors across heavy industries including metals processing, cement, power generation, mining, oil and gas, nuclear, defense, rail, water and wastewater, and wind power.

The product portfolio is organized into IEPE/ICP industrial accelerometers (Models 101, 103, 109, 111, 113), ultra-compact TO-5 packaged OEM sensors (Model 160), 4-20 mA loop-powered transmitters (Models 125/127 being phased out in favor of new MEMS Models 425/427), and the InstantVib-branded laboratory MEMS accelerometer (Model 451). Core technology differentiators include annular shear piezoelectric mode design with claimed 300-year MTBF, Faraday shielding for EMC immunity, an M12 glass seal connector with lifetime hermetic warranty (IP68/IP69K, 316L stainless steel, submersible to 150 m), and ICP/IEPE 2-wire voltage transmission supporting cable runs up to 100 meters. Production is housed in a 700 m² solar-powered factory built 2012-13, and the company holds ISO 9001:2015 (renewed April 2024) and ATEX/IECEx (audited November 2024) certifications through Bureau Veritas.

VibraSens operates a direct-to-consumer e-commerce model through www.vibrasens.com supporting EUR, USD, CNY, and INR, complemented by a network of authorized regional distributors. Revenue is generated primarily from one-time hardware sales of sensors, accessories (mounting studs, magnets, adhesive pads, M12 and MIL cables), and calibration services, with quote-based B2B pricing (no public price list). The company has no disclosed funding, no parent entity, no named enterprise customers, and operates without a mobile app or API platform.

Name

VibraSens

Legal name

VibraSens

Website

https://vibrasens.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

VibraSens is a privately-held Besançon, France-based manufacturer of piezoelectric and MEMS industrial vibration sensors and 4-20 mA transmitters for condition monitoring and predictive maintenance across heavy industry verticals including power generation, mining, oil and gas, nuclear, and wind power.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Vibration Sensors

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Electronic Components & Accessories (3670)

akta.pro primary industry

Inertial & Motion Sensors (Accelerometers/Gyroscopes/IMUs) (HDAHALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Motor Encoders, Feedback & Condition Monitoring (Encoders, Vibration, Predictive) (IMAGACAJ), Industrial-Grade Sensors & Transducer Components (Discrete sensing elements, transducers, MEMS sensors) (IMAGAJAO), Sensors, MEMS & Imaging ICs (HDAHAAAG), Shock, Vibration & Tilt Monitoring Devices (Impact Indicators, Data Loggers) (IMALAFAJ)

Keywords

• Vibration sensors
• Piezoelectric accelerometers
• MEMS accelerometers
• Condition monitoring
• Industrial sensors

Headquarters

HQ city

Besançon

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Vibration Sensor Sales: Direct-to-consumer sales of industrial vibration sensors including piezoelectric accelerometers, MEMS sensors, 4-20mA vibration transmitters, and related accessories through e-commerce platform. One-time hardware purchase model with optional calibration services.
2. Accessories and Cables: Sales of complementary products including mounting accessories (studs, magnets, adhesive pads), cables (M12, MIL connectors, integral cables), and interfaces. One-time purchase items that accompany sensor purchases.
3. Calibration Services: Calibration services for sensors ensuring accuracy and compliance with quality standards. Each sensor shipped carries a calibration certificate with actual readings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

VibraSens designs, manufactures, and sells industrial vibration sensors — piezoelectric accelerometers, MEMS accelerometers, 4-20 mA vibration transmitters, and piezovelocity transducers — for industrial condition monitoring, predictive maintenance, and machinery protection applications. The company also offers complementary cables, mounting accessories (studs, magnets, adhesive pads), interfaces, and calibration services. Products are sold direct via the company e-commerce store and through authorized distributors serving heavy-industry and OEM customers globally.

Product overview

VibraSens is a European manufacturer of industrial vibration sensors and monitoring products. The product portfolio centers on piezoelectric and MEMS-based accelerometers and velocity transducers for industrial condition monitoring applications. Core sensor products include the 101.51/109 series (IEPE industrial accelerometers), 111/113 series (piezovelocity transducers), 125/127 series (4-20mA vibration transmitters), and newer 425/427 series (MEMS-based transmitters replacing the phased-out piezoelectric models). The 160 series offers ultra-compact TO-5 packaged sensors for OEM applications, while the 451 series provides laboratory-grade MEMS accelerometers. Supporting the sensor line are accessories including mounting studs (191), adhesive pads (204), magnets (211, 220), and various cable assemblies (M12, MIL-style). Products serve industries including metals processing, cement, power generation, mining, oil and gas, and wind power. The company emphasizes annular shear technology, hermetic sealing, and compatibility with standard industrial protocols (IEPE/ICP, 4-20mA).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• InstantVib: IEPE Laboratory MEMS accelerometer brand, used for model 451 products
• InstantVib®

Products and services

• 101.51 IEPE Industrial Vibration Sensor (Piezo)

Quantifiable outcome

• 150,000+ sensors sold with 20 years of proven success
• +4 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kistler Group: Kistler is a Swiss-headquartered manufacturer of piezoelectric sensors, accelerometers, and force/pressure measurement systems widely used in industrial condition monitoring and engine/powertrain testing. It is a direct competitor in high-precision piezoelectric vibration sensing and is listed in VibraSens's competitor cross-reference.
• Hansford Sensors: Hansford Sensors designs and manufactures industrial accelerometers, vibration sensors, and condition-monitoring equipment for rotating machinery. It is a direct competitor in the IEPE industrial accelerometer market and is listed in VibraSens's competitor cross-reference.
• HBK (Hottinger Brüel & Kjær): HBK combines Brüel & Kjær's acoustic and vibration measurement heritage with HBM's electrical measurement expertise to deliver industrial accelerometers, charge amplifiers, and condition-monitoring solutions. It directly competes with VibraSens in industrial vibration sensing and is named in VibraSens's competitor cross-reference list.
• PCB Piezotronics (Amphenol): PCB Piezotronics, now part of Amphenol, is one of the world's largest manufacturers of piezoelectric accelerometers, vibration sensors, and related transducers for industrial, aerospace, and research applications. It directly competes with VibraSens across IEPE, ICP, and charge-mode accelerometers and is explicitly named in VibraSens's competitor cross-reference tool.
• Dytran Instruments: Dytran manufactures piezoelectric and MEMS accelerometers, vibration sensors, and shock sensors for industrial, aerospace, and test-and-measurement applications. It is a direct peer in piezoelectric industrial vibration sensing and is listed in VibraSens's competitor cross-reference.
• SKF (Vibration Sensors / Condition Monitoring): SKF's condition-monitoring business supplies industrial vibration sensors and wireless monitoring systems as part of its rotating-equipment reliability offering. It competes with VibraSens directly on industrial accelerometers and is named in VibraSens's competitor cross-reference.
• Wilcoxon Sensing Technologies: Wilcoxon, now part of Amphenol, manufactures IEPE and 4-20 mA vibration sensors, accelerometers, and condition-monitoring transmitters for industrial machinery. It is a head-to-head competitor in standard IEPE industrial accelerometers and the first name in VibraSens's published cross-reference tool.
• CTC (Connection Technology Center): CTC produces industrial accelerometers, vibration sensors, and cable assemblies specifically for machine condition monitoring on rotating equipment. It is a direct competitor in the IEPE and 4-20 mA industrial vibration sensor category and appears in VibraSens's competitor cross-reference list.
• Monitran: Monitran is a UK-based manufacturer of industrial vibration sensors, accelerometers, and condition-monitoring transmitters. It is a direct peer in standard IEPE industrial accelerometers and is named in VibraSens's competitor cross-reference.

Broad incumbents

• IFM Electronic: IFM Electronic is a broad-line industrial automation sensor supplier offering vibration monitors, accelerometers, and condition-monitoring solutions alongside a much larger portfolio of proximity, flow, and pressure sensors. It overlaps with VibraSens in industrial vibration monitoring but as part of a wider industrial sensor portfolio rather than a vibration-specialist focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/vibrasens
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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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