NovaLynx

What NovaLynx does

NovaLynx Corporation is a privately held US manufacturer and distributor of weather monitoring instruments and systems, headquartered in Grass Valley, California. Founded in 1988, the company operates with 1-10 employees and serves meteorological, agricultural, industrial, and research customers both domestically and internationally. Its product portfolio spans 233+ SKUs across weather stations (110-WS-25 Modular Weather Station, MaxiMet, MetConnect), wind measurement (Gill Instruments WindSonic and WindMaster ultrasonic anemometers), precipitation gauges (WMO-compliant tipping bucket rain gauges including heated models), barometric pressure sensors (Setraceram ceramic capacitive technology), temperature and humidity probes, evaporation measurement systems, solar radiation sensors, and data acquisition equipment.

The company's underlying technology combines proprietary physical sensing designs with authorized distribution of complementary products from major manufacturers including Gill Instruments, Vaisala, KippZonen, and Aneos. Recent additions include the WeatherFile Communication Unit (WCU) for cloud connectivity via Wi-Fi, LAN, and LTE, and 4-20 mA analog interfaces for SCADA/PLC integration in industrial settings. Products emphasize accuracy (rain gauges ±2% to ±3%, barometric sensors ±0.25% FS RSS) and remote deployment capability, supported by solar panels and rechargeable battery accessories for off-grid installations.

NovaLynx generates revenue through direct hardware sales with unit pricing ranging from $1.45 for individual sensors to $1,225 for specialized heated rain gauges, plus quote-based pricing for complete weather stations. The go-to-motion is direct-to-customer via the company website, phone (+1 530-823-7185), and email, with net-30 payment terms domestically and advance payment for international orders. Volume discounts and blanket purchase agreements are available for institutional buyers, and the company operates as both manufacturer of proprietary product lines and authorized US channel partner for international instrument brands.

Name

NovaLynx

Legal name

NovaLynx Corporation

Website

https://novalynx.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

NovaLynx Corporation, founded 1988 in Grass Valley, California, manufactures and distributes weather monitoring instruments and systems, serving meteorological, agricultural, industrial, and research customers across global markets through direct sales channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Grass Valley

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: NovaLynx generates revenue through the sale of weather monitoring instruments, sensors, and systems. Products range from individual components (anemometers, rain gauges, barometric sensors) to complete weather stations. The company manufactures and distributes a wide range of meteorological measurement equipment for various applications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

NovaLynx Corporation manufactures and distributes weather monitoring instruments and systems for meteorological, agricultural, industrial, and research applications. Its product portfolio spans more than 233 items including weather stations, ultrasonic anemometers, tipping bucket rain gauges, barometric pressure sensors, temperature/humidity probes, solar radiation sensors, evaporation pans, data loggers, and remote communication units. The company also serves as an authorized US distributor for complementary products from Gill Instruments, Vaisala, KippZonen, and Aneos.

Product overview

NovaLynx Corporation is a manufacturer and authorized distributor of weather monitoring instruments and systems, headquartered in Grass Valley, California. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of meteorological measurement solutions organized across multiple product categories: Weather Stations (including the 110-WS-25 Modular Weather Station, MaxiMet Compact Weather Stations, and MetConnect Professional Weather Stations), Wind Speed & Direction sensors (WindMaster 3-Axis and WindSonic 2-Axis Ultrasonic Anemometers from Gill Instruments), Rain & Snow measurement devices (tipping bucket gauges, plastic rain gauges, wind screens), Barometric Pressure sensors, Temperature & Humidity probes, Evaporation measurement systems, Power & Cable solutions (solar panels and rechargeable batteries for remote installations), and Data Acquisition equipment (data loggers and the WeatherFile Communication Unit for cloud connectivity). NovaLynx products serve meteorological, agricultural, industrial, and research applications with a focus on remote deployment where commercial power is unavailable, supported by solar power systems and battery backup solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 195-704-B 4-Channel Analog Data Logger 16-bit resolution data logger that records up to 1.9 million measurements across four external channels accepting analog sensors for 4-20 mA, DC voltage, pressure, temperature, evaporation, solar radiation, wind speed, and wind direction; uses HOBOware software over a USB interface. Designed for meteorological and environmental monitoring stations that require reliable long-term field logging.
• 195-WCU WeatherFile Communication Unit Communication device that connects Gill Instruments weather sensors to the WeatherFile.com cloud platform for remote monitoring. Available in Wi-Fi, LAN, and LTE versions with IP67/IP65 enclosures for outdoor deployment and SD card local storage up to 8GB for continuous data logging during internet outages.
• 195-WCU-LTE 4G Modem 4G cellular modem with Wi-Fi hotspot designed for use with WeatherFile Communication Units, enabling cellular connectivity in remote locations where Wi-Fi is unavailable. Supports AT&T and T-Mobile networks across the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
• 110-WS-25 Modular Weather Station User-friendly meteorological system with a standard sensor package measuring wind speed and direction, temperature, humidity, barometric pressure, and precipitation. Records data to SD card with up to 5 years of storage at 1-minute intervals and provides RS232 real-time output. Targets field deployments and research-grade monitoring.
• 260-2500 Series Tipping Bucket Rain Gauges Dependable precipitation measurement instruments using a tipping bucket mechanism with 8-inch or 12-inch funnel collectors. Models include standard (260-2500), metric (260-2500M), and electric heated versions (260-2500E) capable of measuring snow through active melting.
• 260-52202 Tipping Bucket Rain Gauge WMO-compliant tipping bucket rain gauge with 200 cm² catchment area and 0.1 mm resolution, achieving ±2% accuracy up to 25 mm/hr and ±3% up to 50 mm/hr. Available in heated (110/220 Vac) and unheated models for diverse climate conditions.
• 230-276 Series Barometric Pressure Sensors High-accuracy pressure transducers using a Setraceram glass-fused ceramic capacitive sensing element for inherent thermal stability, low hysteresis, and long-term reliability. Available in 600-1100 mb and 800-1100 mb ranges with 0.1 to 5.1 Vdc output and accuracy better than ±0.25% FS RSS.
• 110-WS-25BP Barometric Pressure Sensor Compact barometric pressure sensor with less than 1.5% error over the 15-115 kPa range. Operates on less than 50 mW with 0-5 Vdc output; available in 5 V regulated and 12 V input versions for weather station integration.
• WindMaster 3-Axis Ultrasonic Anemometers 3-axis ultrasonic anemometers for precision wind measurement, distributed by NovaLynx as an authorized Gill Instruments dealer. Designed for research-grade and meteorological wind monitoring applications.
• WindSonic 75 2-Axis Ultrasonic Anemometers 2-axis ultrasonic anemometers distributed by NovaLynx as an authorized Gill Instruments dealer, providing solid-state wind speed and direction measurement with no moving parts.
• MaxiMet Compact Weather Stations Compact weather stations distributed by NovaLynx as an authorized Gill Instruments dealer, integrating wind, temperature, humidity, pressure, solar radiation, and rainfall measurements in a single instrument.
• MetConnect Professional Weather Stations Professional-grade weather stations distributed by NovaLynx, offering comprehensive meteorological measurements with various sensor configuration options for research and operational monitoring.
• 110-WS-25SP Solar Panels Solar panels (20W/1.2 Amp and 50W/3.0 Amp models) with built-in charge regulators for charging 12V battery systems, enabling remote weather station power in off-grid deployments. Includes variable-angle mounting brackets.
• 310-120 Series Rechargeable Batteries Non-spillable lead-acid batteries available in 7Ah, 12Ah, and 33Ah capacities for weather station power backup. Provides 3-5 year float service lifespan with 1000+ discharge/recharge cycles for remote, unattended operation.
• Alter-Type Wind Screens Wind screens for precipitation gauges that minimize updrafts and improve catch accuracy. Available in 48-inch and 64-inch diameters with various leg lengths, used alongside tipping bucket rain gauges.
• 255-200 Class A Evaporation Pan Standard Class A evaporation pan for measuring water evaporation rates, forming part of manual evaporation station systems used for agricultural water management and irrigation planning.
• 260-RGAI-70 Rain Gauge Analog Interface Interface device that converts tipping bucket rain gauge pulse signals into a 4-20 mA current loop output for integration with PLC or SCADA industrial control systems. User-selectable calibration for 100 or 200 tips full scale.
• 260-2531 Plastic Rain Gauges Manual plastic rain gauges available with English or metric graduations, measuring up to 280 mm of precipitation with 0.2 mm resolution. Low-cost instruments for basic field precipitation monitoring.
• 225-41382 Temperature & Relative Humidity Probe Combined humidity and temperature probe with a high-accuracy Rotronic Hygrometer sensor and 1000 Ohm Platinum RTD. Available with 0-1 Vdc or 4-20 mA outputs for weather station and process monitoring integration.
• 220-HMP155D Relative Humidity Sensor Weatherproof humidity sensor using the HUMICAP 180R sensor for stable measurements in harsh environments. Features IP66 housing with 0-1 Vdc or 0-5 Vdc output, distributed via NovaLynx as a Vaisala partner.
• 110-WS-25DS Device Server Serial to 10/100 Ethernet gateway that connects weather station loggers to internet-based data services (e.g., data.aprsworld.com). Pre-configured for the 110-WS-25 logger family.

Quantifiable outcome

• Rain gauge accuracy: ±2% up to 25 mm/hr, ±3% up to 50 mm/hr (260-52202 WMO-compliant)
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Gill InstrumentscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNovaLynx is an authorized distributor for Gill Instruments products including wind sensors (WindSonic, WindObserver), MaxiMet compact weather stations, and MetConnect professional weather stations. NovaLynx offers compatible communication units (WCU) that connect Gill sensors to WeatherFile.com for remote monitoring.
• VaisalacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNovaLynx is an authorized distributor for Vaisala weather monitoring instruments and sensors, including barometric pressure sensors and humidity measurement equipment.
• KippZonencoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNovaLynx is an authorized distributor for KippZonen solar radiation sensors and pyranometers, including thermopile pyranometers, silicon-cell pyranometers, and albedometers.
• AneosminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNovaLynx is an authorized distributor for Aneos products, extending their range of weather monitoring equipment offerings.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Onset Computer Corporation (HOBO): Bourne, MA-based manufacturer of HOBO data loggers used extensively in environmental and weather monitoring applications. Direct peer in data acquisition; NovaLynx's 195-704-B data logger explicitly uses HOBOware software from Onset.
• Texas Electronics: Dallas, TX-based manufacturer of meteorological instruments specializing in tipping bucket rain gauges and weather sensors. Direct peer in precipitation measurement and standalone weather sensors serving similar meteorological and agricultural customers.
• Davis Instruments: Hayward, CA-based manufacturer of weather stations, anemometers, and meteorological sensors for consumer and professional markets. Direct peer in the integrated weather station category with overlapping product lines including rain gauges, wind sensors, and modular stations.
• Met One Instruments: Grants Pass, OR-based manufacturer of meteorological and air quality monitoring instruments. Direct peer in particulate and weather monitoring instrumentation serving environmental, government, and industrial customers.
• Columbia Weather Systems: Hillsboro, OR-based manufacturer of professional-grade weather stations and meteorological monitoring systems. Direct peer serving aviation, agriculture, military, and research customers with overlapping ultrasonic anemometer and modular weather station offerings.
• RainWise Inc. Trenton, Maine-based manufacturer of professional weather stations and precipitation gauges. Direct peer in tipping bucket rain gauges, weather stations, and agricultural/meteorological monitoring — overlapping product categories with NovaLynx.
• Campbell Scientific: Logan, UT-based manufacturer of data loggers and weather stations widely used in research, agriculture, and government monitoring. Direct peer in measurement instrumentation and data acquisition — serving many of the same meteorological, agricultural, and industrial SCADA customers.

Broad incumbents

• Vaisala: Helsinki, Finland-based global leader in weather, environmental, and industrial measurements. Public company (VAIAS, Helsinki) with broad portfolio including barometric pressure sensors and humidity instruments — also a NovaLynx distribution partner. Much larger scale and global reach.
• Gill Instruments: Lymington, UK-based specialist manufacturer of ultrasonic anemometers and compact weather stations. Direct overlap with NovaLynx's WindMaster and WindSonic product lines — NovaLynx serves as Gill's authorized US distributor while also competing indirectly.

Emerging players

• Kestrel Instruments (Nielsen-Kellerman): Birmingham, PA-based manufacturer of portable/handheld weather meters (wind, temperature, humidity, pressure). Smaller, narrower player focused on portable prosumer and tactical markets — adjacent product overlap but distinct deployment format.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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