Magnasphere Corp

What Magnasphere Corp does

Magnasphere Corp is a US-based manufacturer of magnetic security switch and sensor technology, headquartered in Waukesha, Wisconsin and operating as part of the Variohm Group. Founded in 2002 and employing 11-50 people, the company designs and produces patented spherical-magnetism switches that address the documented vulnerabilities of traditional reed-switch contacts (susceptibility to magnetic tampering, mechanical bypass, and contact welding from voltage surges). Its product portfolio spans UL 634 Level 2 high-security door contacts for SCIFs and government facilities, Level 1 industrial contacts, core commercial/residential contacts, the MSK-101 FMCW radar motion detector family (including a PoE-networked variant with REST/HTTPS APIs), the PIR360 ceiling-mount people sensor with infrared sensor fusion, omnidirectional and unidirectional tilt switches, a MEMS-based anti-climbing perimeter system (MACS), and panic switches.

The company sells exclusively through an authorized distributor network supplemented by direct engagement with enterprise and government customers, exhibiting at major security industry events (ISC West, GSX, IAPSC, Expo Seguridad Mexico, Security Event Asia) and operating a regional anchor partnership with Securityone Distribution Centre in Singapore that generated over USD 350,000 in 2025 orders (200% YoY growth). Customer segmentation spans government and military, commercial and residential, data center and critical infrastructure, and industrial OEM verticals including aerospace, automotive, oil and gas, manufacturing, medical, robotics, and shipping and transport. Revenue is generated from B2B hardware sales on a quote-based pricing model with standard prepayment terms (Net 30 available on approval); no revenue figure is publicly disclosed.

Name

Magnasphere Corp

Legal name

Magnasphere Corp

Website

https://magnasphere.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Magnasphere Corp is a US manufacturer of patented spherical-magnetism security switches and sensors, supplying UL-certified door contacts, radar and PIR motion detectors, tilt sensors, and perimeter systems to government, data center, commercial, and industrial customers via an authorized distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Security Sensors and Switches

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)

akta.pro primary industry

Magnetic Sensors (Hall/Magnetoresistive/Compass) (HDAHALAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Passive Components (Resistors, Capacitors, Inductors, Ferrites) (IMAGAJAA)

Keywords

• Magnetic security switches
• Security contact sensors
• Motion detection sensors
• Perimeter intrusion detection
• High-security door contacts

Headquarters

HQ city

Waukesha

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Security Sensor Hardware Sales: Magnasphere generates revenue primarily through the sale of physical security sensors including magnetic security contacts, motion detectors, tilt switches, and anti-climbing systems. Products are sold through distributors and direct sales with pricing based on product type and specifications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Magnasphere Corp manufactures patented spherical magnetism-based magnetic security switches, motion sensors, tilt switches, and perimeter intrusion detection products that replace traditional reed switch contacts. The products are designed to resist magnetic tampering, contact welding, mechanical bypass, and pry attacks, providing intrusion detection for government, military, data center, commercial, residential, and industrial applications.

Product overview

Magnasphere Corp is a US-based manufacturer of advanced security sensors and switches for protecting doors, windows, and perimeters in high-security applications. The product portfolio centers on patented magnetic switch technology that overcomes vulnerabilities of traditional reed switches, including resistance to magnetic tampering, contact welding, and physical bypass. The core offerings include: (1) Security Contact switches in three tiers - Level 2 (UL 634 certified for government/SCIF applications), Level 1 (industrial grade), and Core (commercial/residential); (2) Motion Sensors including the MSK-101-MM radar detector, MSK-101-POE-MM networked variant with REST API, and PIR360 infrared ceiling-mount sensor; (3) Tilt and Proximity Sensors (T1/T3 Series) for industrial applications; (4) MACS Anti-Climbing perimeter intrusion detection system; and (5) Panic Switches for emergency alert applications. Products are designed for government/military, data center/critical infrastructure, commercial/residential, and industrial sensor markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Security Contacts Patented magnetic security switch contacts for doors and windows in UL 634 Level 2, Level 1, and Core tiers, designed to resist magnetic tampering, contact welding, and pry attacks for commercial, industrial, and government installations.
• MSK-101 Radar Motion Detector FMCW radar-based motion sensor for wide-area indoor and outdoor high-security detection, providing real-time target distance and weight estimation to minimize false alarms.
• MSK-101-POE-MM Motion Sensor Advanced FMCW radar motion sensor with Power over Ethernet, open REST and HTTPS APIs with end-to-end encryption, and IP66/IP67 environmental rating for network-integrated high-security installations.
• PIR360 Ceiling-Mount People Sensor Ceiling-mount infrared sensor with sensor fusion and advanced algorithms for indoor and outdoor motion detection, providing 360-degree coverage with extended range and accuracy.
• T3 Series Omnidirectional Tilt Switch Industrial-grade non-mercury omnidirectional tilt switch using magnetic switching technology, RoHS compliant, sealed from atmosphere and water, with no standby power consumption.
• T1 Series Unidirectional Tilt Switch Industrial-grade non-mercury unidirectional tilt switch configurable to Form A or Form B contact, sealed from atmosphere and water with precision switching range.
• Heavy Duty Magnetic Proximity Sensor 70 Industrial-grade magnetic proximity sensor with normally open Magnasphere switch housed in rugged aluminum housing with stainless steel armored cable, rated 250mA at 30VDC.
• MACS Anti-Climbing System MEMS-based vibration fence detection system engineered to identify cutting, climbing, lifting, or tampering attempts on perimeter fencing for industrial and critical infrastructure sites.
• Panic Switch Emergency panic switches providing reliable alert triggering for high-security environments.

Quantifiable outcome

• Zero false alarms reported from MSK-101 Radar motion sensor in field deployments
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Securityone Distribution Centre Pte. Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025Strategic technology partnership between Magnasphere and Singapore-based Securityone Distribution Centre for distribution of high-security sensors in Southeast Asia. The collaboration generated over USD 350,000 in orders in 2025, representing a 200% increase from 2024. Securityone's customer base expanded by 10-15% year-on-year as a result of the partnership.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Bosch Security Systems: Major security OEM offering intrusion detectors, motion sensors, and access-control systems to commercial, industrial, and government customers worldwide. Overlaps with Magnasphere in magnetic contacts, motion detection, and integrated security solutions.
• ASSA ABLOY: Global access-solutions leader with door-position contacts, magnetic switches, and integrated electronic-security offerings for government, commercial, and critical infrastructure customers. Directly comparable product overlap with Magnasphere's security-contact portfolio.
• Honeywell International: Global conglomerate with a large security and intrusion-detection portfolio (sensors, panels, life-safety). Competes with Magnasphere indirectly through its broader sensor and access-control offerings to integrators and government buyers.
• Allegion: Public lock and access-control company (Schlage, Von Duprin, LCN) selling door-position sensors, contacts, and electronic access solutions. Comparable to Magnasphere in door-security sensing and government/institutional channel coverage.

Direct peers

• Senstar: Provider of perimeter intrusion-detection systems (fence sensors, buried cable, microwave) for utilities, correctional, military, and critical infrastructure sites. Directly comparable to Magnasphere's MACS anti-climbing fence-detection offering.
• Standex-Meder Electronics: Manufacturer of reed switches, Hall-effect sensors, and magnetic sensor components for security, industrial, and automotive applications. Directly comparable to Magnasphere's magnetic-switch technology competing with traditional reed contacts.
• Optex: Specialist manufacturer of outdoor and indoor intrusion-detection sensors, including PIR and microwave motion detectors used in high-security and perimeter applications. Closely aligned with Magnasphere's MSK-101 radar and PIR360 motion product lines.
• TKH Security: Subsidiary of TKH Group providing video, intrusion, and access-control solutions for parking, security, and care applications. Comparable distribution-led go-to-market model and integrator channel overlap with Magnasphere.
• Southwest Microwave: Manufacturer of perimeter intrusion-detection sensors including microwave, fence-detection, and buried-line systems for high-security facilities. Comparable to Magnasphere's MACS anti-climbing and radar-based perimeter products.

Emerging players

• GJD Manufacturing: UK-based specialist in outdoor motion detectors, perimeter sensors, and LED illuminators for security integrators. Comparable niche motion-detection portfolio targeting commercial, industrial, and high-end residential customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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