IEE
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1989
- HeadquartersContern, Luxembourg
- Headcount1,001–5,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
IEE firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- IEE
- Legal name
- IEE International Electronics & Engineering S.A.
- Website
- https://iee-sensing.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1989
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1,001–5,000 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
IEE industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Automotive Safety Sensors
- NAICS
- Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), 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)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Occupant Detection & Classification Sensors Manufacturing (Seat Sensors/Weight Mats) (IMACAMAE)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Active Safety Sensing Hardware Manufacturing (Radar/LiDAR/Cameras/Ultrasonic) (IMACAMAF), Automotive Sensors Manufacturing (Position/Pressure/Temp/IMU/Radar/LiDAR Cameras) (IMACAJAD), Autonomous Driving & ADAS Perception (HDAAAEAI)
Keywords
Where IEE is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Contern
- HQ country
- Luxembourg
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices10 records
Markets served
IEE business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Automotive Sensor Systems: Sale of safety and comfort sensors to automotive OEMs including SBR sensors, HOD, occupant classification, and battery management solutions. Revenue from long-term supply contracts with vehicle manufacturers.
- Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS): ALL Circuits subsidiary provides EMS for electric vehicles including inverters and battery management electronics, ranking 45th among global Top 50 EMS companies
- Smart Building Sensors: Occupancy sensors, people counters, access control systems, and object surveillance for building management and security applications
- Smart Health Sensors: Medical and sports sensors including ActiSense for footwear, gait monitoring systems, and neuropathy detection solutions
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels6 records
IEE product offering
Product offeringCore offering
IEE designs, develops, and manufactures intelligent sensing solutions combining printed electronics, capacitive sensing, radar technology, and pressure sensing. The company sells these sensing systems to automotive OEMs for safety and comfort (seat belt reminders, hands-off detection, child presence detection, occupant classification, battery management), to building operators for security and occupancy monitoring (people counting, tailgate detection, object surveillance), and to healthcare providers for medical and sports applications (smart footwear, gait analysis, prosthetics).
Product overview
IEE offers a comprehensive portfolio of intelligent sensing solutions organized across three main divisions: Automotive (safety and comfort sensors for vehicles), Smart Buildings (building management and security solutions), and Smart Health (medical and sports sensing technology). The core automotive products include Seat Belt Reminder (SBR), Hands-Off Detection (HOD), VitaSense (Child Presence Detection), and BodySense (Occupant Classification), while Smart Buildings offerings encompass People Counter, TD*express* (tailgate detection), and Volumetric Object Surveillance. The Smart Health division features ActiSense (wearable insole sensors), Smart Foot sensors for prosthetics, and WalkinSense gait monitoring systems. IEE also acquired ALL Circuits for electronics manufacturing services and developed the Laminated Busbar Connector for EV battery applications. The company designs and manufactures all sensors in-house, serving major automotive manufacturers globally with over 500 million in-cabin sensors delivered.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- ALL Circuits: Electronics manufacturing services subsidiary, ranked 45 among global Top 50 EMS companies, strongly benefiting from vehicle electrification trends in Europe
- VitaSense
- BodySense
- ActiSense
- WalkinSense
- VitaSense
- Hands-Off Detection (HOD)
- Seat Belt Reminder (SBR)
- LiDAS
- TD*express*
Products and services
- Seat Belt Reminder (SBR) Foil-based pressure-sensitive sensor technology that detects occupants in vehicle seats and triggers audio-visual warning signals when seat belts are not fastened. 80% of unbuckled passengers decide to use seat belts when the SBR signal activates. Compliant with UN R16 regulations and NCAP programs.
- Hands-Off Detection (HOD) Capacitive sensing system integrated into steering wheels that monitors whether the driver's hands are on or off the wheel, notifying the vehicle within less than half a second. Critical for assisted and automated driving systems and regulatory compliance with UN R79 and UN R157. Equipped in over 1 million cars.
- VitaSense Child Presence Detection 60-64 GHz interior radar sensing system that detects vital signs of unattended children in vehicles, including sleeping infants under blankets, to prevent hot car heatstroke deaths. Certified in the US (FCC) and Canada (ISED) and compliant with Euro NCAP incentives and the US Hot Cars Act.
- BodySense Occupant Classification Capacitive occupant classification system for vehicle front passenger seats that distinguishes between adults and child seats to control airbag deployment appropriately. Compliant with NHTSA FMVSS 208 and Euro NCAP incentives.
- ActiSense Smart Footwear System All-in-one smart footwear sensing system with 8 individual pressure cells combined with an inertial measurement unit (IMU) for gait analysis, rehabilitation, sports performance, and medical monitoring. Integrated into shoe insoles for clinical and sports applications.
- Laminated Busbar Connector Compact, lightweight hybrid solution combining printed electronics with traditional assembly for EV batteries and energy storage, integrating voltage monitoring, cell balancing, temperature sensing, electrical isolation, and busbar connection.
- People Counter (3D MLI) 3D MLI sensor technology for occupancy statistics and building management. Enables space optimization and people flow monitoring in offices, banks, airports, malls, universities, and data centers.
- TD*express* Tailgate Detection Advanced multi-lane tailgate detection system for maximum security access control in buildings and secured areas.
- Volumetric Object Surveillance (VOS) 3D MLI-based surveillance system for monitoring valuable objects in museums, art galleries, banks, and other locations requiring highly reliable monitoring.
- Smart Foot Sensor for Prosthetics Non-invasive foot sensor enabling amputees to regain sensation in prosthetic limbs through the Suralis sensory feedback system developed with Saphenus Medical Technology. Clinically approved and reimbursed in Germany, Austria, and Italy.
- WalkinSense Gait Monitoring System Advanced remote gait monitoring system developed through the GAITORING PPP Healthtech project with Centre Hospitalier de Luxembourg and Luxembourg Institute of Health. Designed to personalize orthopaedic treatment by enabling remote, continuous monitoring of patient gait metrics.
- LiDAS Child Detection for School Buses Radar-based aftermarket system for detecting unattended children in school buses to prevent heatstroke casualties.
- ALL Circuits Electronics Manufacturing Services Electronics manufacturing services (EMS) company acquired by IEE in 2015, ranking 45th among the global Top 50 EMS companies. Provides inverters and battery management electronics for electric vehicle manufacturers, benefiting from European vehicle electrification trends.
Quantifiable outcome
- 80% of unbuckled passengers decide to use seat belt when audio-visual SBR signal is activated
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use IEE
Customer profileNamed customers7 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
IEE technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature8 records
IEE partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Saphenus Medical TechnologycoreCollaboration with Saphenus Medical Technology to develop Smart Foot sensor for Suralis - the world's first non-invasive sensory feedback prosthetic system. IEE's sensor enables amputees to feel their prosthetic foot, reducing phantom limb pain and improving gait stability. The system is clinically approved and reimbursed in several European countries.
- Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR)minorGAITORING project supported by FNR shared financial funding. Project led to creation of WalkinSense - advanced remote gait monitoring system for orthopedic care, developed through collaboration between IEE, Centre Hospitalier de Luxembourg, and Luxembourg Institute of Health.
- Centre Hospitalier de LuxembourgminorGAITORING project collaboration developing WalkinSense gait monitoring system. Healthcare practitioners contributed feedback to define vital gait metrics shaping design and validation of the smart insole solution.
- Luxembourg Institute of HealthminorGAITORING project partnership developing WalkinSense digital health solution for orthopaedic care. The initiative bridges industry and medical practice to deliver real-world clinical value.
- Ministry of Economy (Luxembourg)minorGAITORING project benefits from shared financial support by Ministry of the Economy alongside Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR) for digital health solutions.
- University of MagdeburgminorIEE provided complete ActiSense system with sensors, firmware and electronics for university's neuropathy detection gaming application research. Clinical trials validated effectiveness with 700+ participants. Gaming application enables 10-minute peripheral neuropathy assessment.
- European Union Horizon EuropeminorSaphenus Sensory Feedback System project received funding from European Union Horizon 2020 research and innovation program. Unicorn project (EU-funded R&I) focuses on automotive electronics circularity through materials, processes, design and products innovation.
- ALL CircuitscoreIEE acquired ALL Circuits in 2015 to expand offerings with top quality electronic manufacturing services. ALL Circuits provides EMS for electric vehicles including inverters and battery management electronics, ranking 45th among global Top 50 EMS companies and strongly benefiting from vehicle electrification trends in Europe.
Scale indicators11 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
IEE competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Forvia (Faurecia / Hella): Combined Tier-1 with Hella's automotive electronics and lighting portfolio; offers occupant detection, driver monitoring and sensor electronics that overlap with IEE's automotive products.
- Aptiv: Global Tier-1 automotive electronics supplier with a large ADAS and occupant sensing portfolio serving OEMs worldwide; competes directly with IEE on in-cabin sensing and ADAS perception systems.
- Continental AG: Major Tier-1 with extensive ADAS sensor, interior camera and occupant classification offerings; one of the largest incumbents competing with IEE across automotive in-cabin sensing.
- ZF Friedrichshafen: German Tier-1 with growing ADAS and interior sensing capabilities through its TRW and WABCO heritage; overlaps with IEE in occupant safety sensing and integrated automotive electronics.
- Bosch Mobility: World's largest automotive supplier with broad ADAS sensor portfolio including in-cabin radar and driver monitoring cameras; competes with IEE on both hardware and integration.
- Valeo: French Tier-1 supplier with a significant interior sensing and ADAS portfolio (cameras, radar, driver monitoring); competes with IEE across HOD, in-cabin monitoring and smart automotive sensing.
Emerging players
- Vayyar Imaging: Israeli radar-on-chip company providing in-cabin radar for child presence detection, occupant monitoring and senior care — directly competitive with IEE's VitaSense radar offering in both automotive and health applications.
- Smart Radar System: Korean radar specialist focused on in-cabin child presence detection and occupant monitoring; competes with IEE VitaSense for OEM design wins, particularly in Asian automotive markets.
Regional players
- Garmin (Automotive OEM): While primarily consumer wearables, Garmin has expanding automotive OEM and health-sensing adjacencies; comparable to IEE's Smart Health wearables business (ActiSense, WalkinSense) from a sensor-integration standpoint.
Direct peers
- Sensata Technologies: US-listed sensor specialist with a strong automotive occupant detection, pressure, and position sensor portfolio; one of the closest like-for-like comparables to IEE in capacitive and pressure-based automotive sensors.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
IEE social profiles
Digital presenceIEE compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance9 records
IEE financial estimates
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Valuation estimate
IEE leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles11 records
IEE subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries8 records
IEE funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors1 record
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IEE M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about IEE
What does IEE do?
IEE designs, develops, and manufactures intelligent sensing solutions combining printed electronics, capacitive sensing, radar technology, and pressure sensing. The company sells these sensing systems to automotive OEMs for safety and comfort (seat belt reminders, hands-off detection, child presence detection, occupant classification, battery management), to building operators for security and occupancy monitoring (people counting, tailgate detection, object surveillance), and to healthcare providers for medical and sports applications (smart footwear, gait analysis, prosthetics).
Is IEE a public or private company?
IEE is a private company. It is classified as management employee owned and is currently operating.
When was IEE founded?
IEE was founded in 1989. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.
Where is IEE based?
IEE is headquartered in Contern, Luxembourg, in the Europe region.
How does IEE make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Automotive Sensor Systems are the primary driver. The others are electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS), smart Building Sensors and smart Health Sensors.
Who are IEE's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Forvia (Faurecia / Hella), Aptiv, Continental AG, ZF Friedrichshafen, Bosch Mobility and Valeo. Emerging players are Vayyar Imaging and Smart Radar System. Garmin (Automotive OEM) is listed as a regional player. Sensata Technologies is listed as a direct peer.
Does IEE have an API?
No public API is recorded for IEE.
What industry is IEE in?
IEE's product category is Automotive Safety Sensors. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMACAMAE, Occupant Detection & Classification Sensors Manufacturing (Seat Sensors/Weight Mats), with a secondary code of IMACAMAF, Active Safety Sensing Hardware Manufacturing (Radar/LiDAR/Cameras/Ultrasonic). Its NAICS code is 33451 and its SIC code is 3823.