FiberStrike
FiberStrike, the fiber optic sensing brand of Cleveland Electric Laboratories (founded 1920), designs and manufactures Fiber Bragg Grating sensors, interrogators, and structural health monitoring software for aerospace primes, defense agencies, bridge and infrastructure operators, oil and gas pipeline operators, and physical security end users.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1920
- HeadquartersTwinsburg, United States
- Headcount—
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What FiberStrike does
FiberStrike is a fiber optic sensing technology platform developed by Cleveland Electric Laboratories' Advanced Technologies Group (ATG), a privately held U.S. corporation founded in 1920 and headquartered in Twinsburg, Ohio, with the fiber optic engineering and manufacturing operation based in Tempe, Arizona since 2004. The company designs and manufactures Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) based discrete sensors (temperature, strain, pressure, acceleration, acoustic, position, crack), application-specific products (Brainy Bolt smart fasteners, FBG switches, pedestrian platforms, manhole cover position sensors), FBG interrogators (including the portable LCM-2700 series), and proprietary software platforms (IntelliOptics for structural health monitoring and ICS SMS Enterprise C3I for security command and control). Sensors are passive (requiring no electrical power at the point of measurement), immune to EMI/EMP/lightning/corrosion, and can function over 25 kilometers from monitoring equipment without booster amplifiers, with up to 35 sensors multiplexed on a single optical fiber.
The company sells to enterprise and government customers across five primary verticals: aerospace and defense (Boeing, Honeywell, Pratt & Whitney, Rolls-Royce, United Technologies, NASA, National Security Agencies), critical infrastructure (Brooklyn Bridge, Vicksburg Bridge, Portageville Bridge, Arsenal Bridge, Chiapas Bridge), oil and gas pipeline operators, physical security end users (utilities, data centers, mass transit, government facilities), and industrial manufacturers. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales supported by application engineers, a quote-based sales process, and channel partnerships with system integrators (Chandler Monitoring Services, MCH Engineering, Concurrent Technologies Corporation). Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of sensors and interrogators, supplemented by engineering, integration, and installation services. The company holds ISO 9001:2015, AS9100D, and ISO/IEC 17025 certifications, ten granted patents in fiber optic sensing, and multiple industry awards including the ASTORS Platinum Award for Best Motion Detection Solution (2019) and the Fiatech CETI Award for the world's first fully integrated SHM system for steel truss bridges (2012).
FiberStrike firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- FiberStrike
- Legal name
- Cleveland Electric Laboratories, Inc.
- Website
- https://fiberstrike.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1920
- Operating status
- Operating
- Short description
- FiberStrike, the fiber optic sensing brand of Cleveland Electric Laboratories (founded 1920), designs and manufactures Fiber Bragg Grating sensors, interrogators, and structural health monitoring software for aerospace primes, defense agencies, bridge and infrastructure operators, oil and gas pipeline operators, and physical security end users.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
FiberStrike industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Fiber Optic Sensors
- NAICS
- Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515)
- SIC
- Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Optical & Light Sensors (Photodiodes/ALS/Color/UV) (HDAHALAE)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Optoelectronic Receivers & Transceivers (Photodetectors/Optical Modules) (HDAHALAM), Industrial-Grade Sensors & Transducer Components (Discrete sensing elements, transducers, MEMS sensors) (IMAGAJAO)
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Where FiberStrike is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Twinsburg
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
FiberStrike business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Fiber Optic Sensor Hardware Sales: Sale of FBG sensors including temperature/strain sensors, switches, accelerometers, position sensors, crack sensors, acoustic sensors, and pedestrian platforms
- FBG Interrogator Systems: Sale of fiber optic interrogators including portable and fixed configurations for reading and processing FBG sensor data
- Structural Health Monitoring Systems: Complete SHM system solutions including sensors, interrogators, software (IntelliOptics), installation, and integration services for bridges and infrastructure
- Turbine Engine Instrumentation: Specialty temperature and pressure probes, rakes, and test cell instrumentation for aerospace turbine engine testing and development
- Engineering and Integration Services: Engineering design, fabrication, component instrumentation, installation training, and system integration services
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
FiberStrike product offering
Product offeringCore offering
FiberStrike designs, manufactures, and sells Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) based fiber optic sensors and sensing systems—including temperature/strain/pressure sensors, switches, accelerometers, position and crack sensors, acoustic sensors, pedestrian platforms, and the Brainy Bolt smart fastener—along with portable and fixed FBG interrogators and proprietary IntelliOptics structural health monitoring software for aerospace, defense, critical infrastructure, oil and gas pipeline, and physical security applications.
Product overview
FiberStrike is a fiber optic sensing technology platform developed by Cleveland Electric Laboratories Advanced Technologies Group. The product portfolio consists of Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) based discrete sensors and distributed fiber optic sensing systems, complemented by interrogator hardware and proprietary software. Core sensor products include FBG Temperature/Strain/Pressure Sensors, Brainy Bolt fastener sensors, Linear/Rotary Position Sensors, Crack Sensors, Accelerometers, Acoustic Sensors, Pedestrian Platforms, and Fiber Optic Switches for intrusion detection. Hardware includes the LCM-2700 Portable FBG Interrogator series and Fiber Inspection Scope. Software includes IntelliOptics for structural monitoring and ICS SMS Enterprise C3I Command and Control. The FiberShear CSP product provides cable protection. Sensors can function over 25km from monitoring equipment with no booster amplifiers, are passive (no electrical power required), and immune to EMI, lightning, and corrosion.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- FiberStrike FBG Switch: Fiber optic interlock switches for intrusion detection at access portals such as manholes, hand holes, doorways, vaults and power grids.
- Brainy Bolt
- FiberShear
- IntelliOptics
- LCM Series
Products and services
- FBG Temperature, Strain and Pressure Sensors Fiber Bragg Grating sensors that measure strain, temperature, and pressure with precision down to the picometer range. Can be externally bonded to existing structures or embedded into new construction such as concrete and steel re-bar.
- FiberStrike FBG Switch (LCM-620) Fiber optic interlock switch for intrusion detection at access portals such as manholes, hatchways, doorways, vaults, and power grids. Passive sensor requiring no electrical power with immunity to electrical interference.
- FBG Brainy Bolt (LCM-200) Smart Fastener Smart fastener sensor inserts containing FBG sensors for continuous measurement of elongation and tension on structural bolts, rivets, and studs with body diameter 12.7mm or greater, without affecting tensile strength.
- FBG Pedestrian Platform (LCM-940) Fiber optic sensing platform that detects pedestrian presence in specific secure locations and acts as first alert to trigger security cameras or alarms, with 1kg minimum weight sensitivity, 10 million cycle mechanical life, and IP-66 rating.
- FBG Linear and Rotary Position Sensor Displacement sensor with linear travel from less than 1 inch up to 18 inches at 0.005 inch accuracy and rotary range of 360 degrees at 0.25 degree accuracy; available in aluminum and stainless steel for extreme environments.
- FBG Crack Sensor (LCM-350) Displacement sensor for monitoring and measuring small relative movements between fixed and moving reference frames; rugged composite construction, corrosion-resistant, mountable on new or existing structures.
- FBG Accelerometer Fiber optic accelerometer offering high sensitivity for vibration measurement with frequency ranges up to 350 Hz, EMI immunity, robust packaging, and lightning and corrosion resistance.
- Fiber Optic Acoustic Sensor Acoustic sensor for pipeline leak detection that measures changes in the acoustic signature of product flowing through pipes to identify and locate leaks, ruptures, or cracks; deploys a combination of fiber optic and electroacoustic technologies.
- FiberShear (CSP) Direct Connect Technology Direct Connect Technology cable protection device that prevents stress on cabling infrastructure at hard-wired connections, allowing cable to be control-sheared at the base of cabinet or structure; made in USA.
- Portable FBG Interrogator (LCM-2700) Rugged portable FBG interrogator for monitoring temperature, pressure, and strain in outdoor or harsh environments; accommodates 8 channels with 8 FBG sensors per channel, IP67 rated, with 18–30 hour battery life, Wi-Fi and Ethernet connectivity.
- Fiber Inspection Scope (TVS-F25) Handheld fiber inspection scope providing a crystal-clear view of fiber connector end-face cladding and core to locate defects or contamination; includes universal 2.5mm adapter for SC, ST, and FC connectors.
- IntelliOptics Structural Health Monitoring Software Proprietary software with graphical user interface for bridge and infrastructure monitoring; monitors all installed sensors, gathers data, and provides alerts and analysis when sensor parameters approach or exceed predefined limits; communicates with multiple sensing systems from one centralized program.
- ICS SMS Enterprise C3I Command and Control Platform Command and control solution with an intuitive customized graphical user interface designed to require no detailed training; monitors and provides alerts, location information, and data logging when discrete or distributed sensing systems are triggered or disturbed.
- LCM-6100 Manhole Cover Position Sensing System Integrated system for monitoring manhole or vault cover position to detect unauthorized entry; consists of LCM-610 sensors, LCM-2600 monitoring equipment, optical fiber links, processing software, and a GUI interface.
Quantifiable outcome
- 25+ kilometer sensing range without booster amplifiers
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use FiberStrike
Customer profileNamed customers12 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
FiberStrike technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
AI capability3 records
Feature6 records
FiberStrike partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Concurrent Technologies CorporationcoreCustomer and project partner for Arsenal Bridge structural health monitoring system using IntelliOptics Integrator
- MCH Engineering LLCcoreSystem designer for Chiapas Bridge monitoring project in Mexico - first SHM instrumented bridge in Mexico using optical fiber sensors
- NASA Langley Research CentercoreNASA Prime Contractor relationship for aerospace sensing applications and structural health monitoring research through Langley Research Center
- BoeingcoreMajor aerospace customer for structural health monitoring and fiber optic sensing applications
- HoneywellcoreAerospace sensing and monitoring applications for Honeywell's turbine and industrial products
- Pratt & WhitneycoreTurbine engine testing instrumentation and sensing solutions
- Chandler Monitoring Services Inc.coreSystem integrator for bridge monitoring projects including Brooklyn Bridge and Vicksburg Bridge installations
- NCS4 (National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security)minorIndustry affiliation - Lab tested FiberStrike security switch and software for sports venue security applications
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves14 records
Expansion highlights13 records
FiberStrike competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Smart Fibres: Smart Fibres is a UK-based specialist in FBG-based sensing systems for structural health monitoring, aerospace, and oil & gas — closely comparable to FiberStrike's product portfolio and target customers.
- Silixa: Silixa provides high-resolution distributed acoustic sensing (DAS) and distributed temperature sensing (DTS) fiber optic solutions for oil & gas, infrastructure, and security. It directly competes in pipeline leak detection and perimeter security — markets where FiberStrike also sells.
- FISO Technologies: FISO Technologies specializes in fiber optic sensors and signal conditioners for harsh environments, including medical, energy, and industrial applications. It is a direct peer in FBG-based and Fabry-Perot fiber optic sensing technology.
- Luna Innovations: Luna Innovations is a direct competitor in fiber optic sensing, particularly Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) interrogators and strain/temperature sensors. They serve aerospace, structural health monitoring, and defense — the same core markets FiberStrike targets, and they acquired Micron Optics (another direct peer) to deepen FBG leadership.
- OptaSense (QinetiQ): OptaSense is a leading provider of distributed fiber optic sensing (DAS) for pipeline monitoring, perimeter security, and rail monitoring. While its core technology is distributed rather than FBG-based, it competes head-to-head with FiberStrike in the same pipeline leak detection and security verticals.
Broad incumbents
- HBK (Hottinger Brüel & Kjær): HBK is a broad instrumentation incumbent offering optical and conventional sensors, data acquisition, and structural health monitoring solutions. It competes with FiberStrike in aerospace and industrial sensing as part of a wider test & measurement portfolio.
- National Instruments (NI): National Instruments provides broad test, measurement, and control instrumentation including optical sensor interfacing hardware. It serves similar industrial, aerospace, and research customers as FiberStrike through a much wider portfolio.
Emerging players
- Opsens Solutions: Opsens Solutions provides fiber optic sensors for oil & gas, medical, and industrial applications, including pressure and temperature sensors using white-light interferometry. It overlaps with FiberStrike in industrial pressure/temperature monitoring niches.
- Technica Optical Components: Technica Optical Components supplies fiber optic sensing components and modules for industrial and aerospace applications. It is an emerging peer with partial overlap in fiber optic sensor modules used in harsh-environment monitoring.
- Alnair Labs: Alnair Labs is an emerging player in fiber optic sensing and laser-based measurement systems, serving industrial and research customers. It competes with FiberStrike in niche optical sensing use cases such as strain and temperature monitoring.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
FiberStrike social profiles
Digital presenceFiberStrike compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance3 records
FiberStrike financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
FiberStrike leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
FiberStrike subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
FiberStrike funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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FiberStrike M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about FiberStrike
What does FiberStrike do?
FiberStrike designs, manufactures, and sells Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) based fiber optic sensors and sensing systems—including temperature/strain/pressure sensors, switches, accelerometers, position and crack sensors, acoustic sensors, pedestrian platforms, and the Brainy Bolt smart fastener—along with portable and fixed FBG interrogators and proprietary IntelliOptics structural health monitoring software for aerospace, defense, critical infrastructure, oil and gas pipeline, and physical security applications.
Is FiberStrike a public or private company?
FiberStrike is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was FiberStrike founded?
FiberStrike was founded in 1920.
Where is FiberStrike based?
FiberStrike is headquartered in Twinsburg, United States, in the North America region.
How does FiberStrike make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Fiber Optic Sensor Hardware Sales are the primary driver. The others are FBG Interrogator Systems, structural Health Monitoring Systems, turbine Engine Instrumentation and engineering and Integration Services.
Who are FiberStrike's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Smart Fibres, Silixa, FISO Technologies, Luna Innovations and OptaSense (QinetiQ). Broad incumbents are HBK (Hottinger Brüel & Kjær) and National Instruments (NI). Emerging players are Opsens Solutions, Technica Optical Components and Alnair Labs.
Does FiberStrike have an API?
No public API is recorded for FiberStrike.
What industry is FiberStrike in?
FiberStrike's product category is Fiber Optic Sensors. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDAHALAE, Optical & Light Sensors (Photodiodes/ALS/Color/UV), with a secondary code of HDAHALAM, Optoelectronic Receivers & Transceivers (Photodetectors/Optical Modules). Its NAICS code is 334515 and its SIC code is 3823.