What Impédance Ingénierie does

Impédance Ingénierie is a French acoustic and vibration engineering firm founded in 1993 and headquartered in Gometz-la-Ville in the Paris-Saclay region, operating as a SAS with EUR 450,000 of capital. The company delivers bespoke consulting and measurement services across four specialized departments — Environment, Building & Architecture, Industry, and Machines — serving enterprise and public-sector clients with noise mapping, environmental and building acoustic studies, industrial noise compliance (ICPE), and vibration analysis of rotating and alternating machinery. Customer references include Airbus Helicopters, Ferrari F1, EDF, ENGIE, VINCI, Bouygues, Eiffage, SNCF, Stellantis, VEOLIA, GE HealthCare, and SONATRACH, as well as long-tenure framework agreements such as SIAAP dating from 1996. Impédance also operates an in-house Training department delivering customized inter-company and intra-company programs on vibration analysis, building acoustics, and outdoor acoustic modeling.

The company's core technology asset is the VIB360World proprietary software suite, which provides 24/7 continuous machine vibration monitoring, real-time fault detection, torque and shaft power measurement via the TorqueSense module, motor health and turbine monitoring, and full traceability of measurement history. VIB360World holds dual international classification society certifications — ABS Tier 2 (American Bureau of Shipping) and IRS Type-Approval (Indian Registry of Shipping) — placing it among a small set of torque and power monitoring systems approved for marine deployment. In parallel, Impédance is an authorized reseller for three leading third-party acoustic modeling software packages (Softnoise Predictor-LimA, Dgmr iNoise, and Stapelfeldt LimA) across France, Belgium, Switzerland, Monaco, and Luxembourg.

The business model combines three revenue streams: (1) quote-based professional services (acoustic and vibration studies, on-site measurement, modeling, consulting, and project management), (2) software licensing and resale (VIB360 plus third-party products with customization and support), and (3) customized training programs delivered on-site or remotely via MS Teams. Go-to-market is sales-led and consultative through three operating departments (Engineering, Software, Training) targeting B2B/B2G enterprise clients, supplemented by event-driven visibility at conferences such as Internoise 2024 and the Torsional Vibration Symposium 2025, and supported by an active website and LinkedIn presence.

Name

Impédance Ingénierie

Legal name

Impédance Ingénierie

Website

https://impedance.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Acoustic & Vibration Engineering Services

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (8112), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Noise & Vibration Monitoring (Environmental/Community/Construction) (EUAHACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Motor Encoders, Feedback & Condition Monitoring (Encoders, Vibration, Predictive) (IMAGACAJ), Noise & Vibration Exposure Monitoring (Hearing Conservation) (EUAHAGAC)

Keywords

• Acoustic engineering consulting
• Vibration monitoring software
• Noise impact assessment
• Industrial acoustics services
• Machine condition monitoring

Headquarters

HQ city

Combs-la-ville

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Engineering Consulting Services: Professional services providing acoustic and vibration studies for environment, building/architecture, industry, and machines sectors. Includes on-site measurements, modeling, consulting, and project management services tailored to client needs.
2. Software Licensing and Resale: Authorized reseller of third-party acoustic prediction software (Predictor-LimA, iNoise, LimA) with customization and support services. Also develops proprietary VIB360 software for vibration monitoring.
3. Customized Training Programs: Tailor-made training programs available in-office or remote (via MS Teams) covering vibration analysis, building acoustics, outdoor acoustic modeling, and other professional topics.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Impédance Ingénierie provides specialized consulting and engineering services in acoustic and vibration management across four domains: environment (strategic noise mapping, ICPE compliance), building & architecture (acoustic comfort, vibro-acoustic studies), industry (noise reduction, worker hearing protection), and machines (vibration monitoring, predictive maintenance). The company also develops and sells the proprietary VIB360World software suite for real-time machine vibration monitoring and resells third-party acoustic prediction software, complemented by customized training programs.

Product overview

Impédance Ingénierie operates as a specialized acoustic and vibration engineering firm offering a combination of services and software products. The core product is VIB360World, a comprehensive software suite for vibration monitoring and diagnostics comprising TorqueSense (torque measurement), Motor Health Monitoring, Turbine Monitoring System, and Traceability modules. The company also resells third-party noise prediction software (Predictor-LimA, iNoise, LimA) as an official distributor, and provides tailored training programs. Services span four specialized departments: Environment, Building & Architecture, Industry, and Machines, supported by consulting, measurement, modeling, and simulation capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VIB360World: Cutting-edge software suite dedicated to machine monitoring and vibration analysis. Includes TorqueSense for torque/power measurement, Turbine Monitoring System, and vibration diagnostics for marine, mining, energy, defense, and railway sectors.
• Soft & Formations

Products and services

• Engineering Consulting Services Professional services spanning acoustic and vibration studies across four specialized departments: Environment (strategic noise mapping, environmental impact studies, regulatory compliance), Building & Architecture (acoustic comfort, sound insulation, vibro-acoustic studies, building certifications), Industry (noise reduction, worker hearing protection, ICPE compliance), and Machines (vibration monitoring, predictive maintenance). Serves enterprise industrial companies, construction firms, government agencies, and infrastructure operators in France and French-speaking European markets.
• VIB360World Proprietary software suite for vibration monitoring, analysis, and diagnostics of rotating and alternating machines. Provides real-time health assessments, torque and shaft power measurement, turbine monitoring, and 24/7 continuous monitoring for industrial reliability applications including marine, mining, energy, defense, and railway sectors. Holds dual ABS Tier 2 and IRS type-approval certifications for marine environments.
• Predictor-LimA Outdoor noise prediction software distributed by Impédance as official Softnoise reseller for environmental acoustic modeling across France, Belgium, Switzerland, and Monaco markets. Used for strategic noise mapping, environmental impact assessments, and outdoor acoustic modeling projects.
• iNoise Outdoor noise prediction software distributed by Impédance as official Dgmr Software reseller across France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, and Monaco. Used for environmental noise modeling and prediction in outdoor settings.
• LimA Noise prediction software distributed by Impédance as official Stapelfeldt reseller for the French market, providing distribution and support for acoustic modeling solutions.
• Tailored Training Programs Customized training programs for increasing employee skills in acoustic and vibration engineering, available remotely via MS Teams or in-office. Covers professional topics including vibration analysis, conditional maintenance, torsion, building acoustics, outdoor acoustic modeling, and MRI noise. Offered in inter-company or intra-company formats to enterprise clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• VIB360 reduces vessel downtime through predictive maintenance and early fault detection
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers24 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Atelier GhminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Collaborative partner in development of white paper 'Silence Chantier' (Construction Noise White Book) which won Décibel d'Or award, focusing on construction site noise management solutions.
• ENSCi (École Nationale Supérieure de Cognitique)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Academic partner in collaborative white paper project 'Silence Chantier' awarded Décibel d'Or, contributing research expertise in acoustic cognition and noise management.
• SoftnoisecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial authorized reseller of Softnoise's Predictor-LimA outdoor acoustic modeling software in France, Belgium, Switzerland, and Monaco. Provides sales, support, and integration services for the noise prediction software.
• Dgmr SoftwarecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial authorized reseller of Dgmr Software's iNoise outdoor noise prediction tool in France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, and Monaco. Offers software sales, implementation, and technical support.
• StapelfeldtcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial authorized reseller of Stapelfeldt's LimA acoustic software in France, providing distribution and support for the noise modeling solution.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cirrus Research: UK-based specialist in noise measurement instruments, hearing protection, and occupational noise monitoring, comparable to Impédance's industrial noise reduction and worker hearing protection use cases.
• Norsonic: Norwegian manufacturer of sound and vibration measurement equipment with strong presence in building acoustics and environmental noise, mirroring Impédance's building acoustics and environmental noise mapping services.
• SVANTEK: Manufacturer of professional sound and vibration measurement instruments used in environmental noise and occupational hygiene, overlapping with Impédance's industrial and environmental acoustics practices.
• Brüel & Kjær (HBK): Global leader in sound and vibration measurement instruments and software, with deep overlap across Impédance's four service pillars (environment, building, industry, machines) and direct competition in vibration monitoring hardware/software.
• CESVA: Spanish manufacturer of sound level meters and acoustic instrumentation with applications in environmental, building, and industrial acoustics, directly comparable to Impédance's noise measurement services.
• ACOEM (01dB-Metravib): ACOEM's 01dB and Metravib brands specialize in environmental noise monitoring and industrial vibration analysis, directly mirroring Impédance's acoustics consulting and condition-monitoring offerings, including a French operation.

Broad incumbents

• Bureau Veritas: Global testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) incumbent offering industrial acoustics, vibration, and compliance services at scale, providing indirect competition for Impédance's larger consulting mandates.
• SGS: World's largest testing and certification group with industrial noise, vibration, and environmental compliance service lines that overlap Impédance's regulated-environment consulting.
• SKF (Condition Monitoring): Global industrial bearing and condition-monitoring vendor with a much broader portfolio, but competes with VIB360 in rotating-equipment vibration analysis and predictive maintenance.

Emerging players

• AVL List: Powertrain and engine development specialist with deep vibration, NVH, and torsional analysis capabilities, overlapping with Impédance's motorsport (Ferrari F1, Alpine) and machine vibration work.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ImpedanceVib360
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/impedance-sas

Compliance1 record

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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