MP SENSOR

What MP SENSOR does

MP-SENSOR GmbH is a privately held German industrial sensor manufacturer headquartered in Neuhausen auf den Fildern (near Stuttgart), founded in 2005 and operating as a family-owned Mittelstand company managed by Annika Mader and Timo Mader. The company designs and produces pressure sensors, vacuum sensors, inclination sensors, and vacuum ejectors entirely in-house in Germany, targeting B2B customers in industrial automation and robotics, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, mobile machinery (construction, agriculture, forestry), and custom OEM applications. Its product portfolio spans eight named families: P.Touch (a touchscreen pressure sensor marketed as the first with a longitudinal TFT display), P.Core (ultra-compact ceramic-cell sensor with IP68), InLine (tool-free push-in installation in under 30 seconds), PICO-02 and NANO-02 (compact IO-Link pneumatic sensors), the F08 series (lightweight stainless-steel variants including F08-M1 with ATEX approval), ANS/DNS/HNS inclination sensors built on MEMS elements with menu-guided programming and IP67 metal housings, and a vacuum ejector line. Technology differentiators include IO-Link connectivity across all major families, ceramic Al2O3 measuring cells, MEMS-based inclination sensing with proprietary calibration and temperature compensation, ATEX-certified variants for explosive environments, and reliability metrics such as a stated MTTF of 2,336 years for the P.Core at 40°C.

The business model combines three revenue streams: (1) unit-priced hardware sales of standard sensors and accessories (priced individually from approximately €131 for a relay box to €295 for a four-angle DNS inclination switch, with core pressure sensors at €152–€264), distributed through a self-serve e-commerce storefront at mp-sensor.de for direct online purchase; (2) custom development services for OEM customers requiring sensor modifications beyond the standard catalog, handled via quote-based inquiry for potentially multi-year volume contracts; and (3) accessories such as M12/M8 connectors and mounting hardware. Go-to-market is hybrid: product-led self-service online purchase for standard SKUs, sales-led B2B contact via form/phone, and an event-driven layer anchored by booth presence at SPS Nürnberg 2026 and the all about automation shows in Heilbronn and Düsseldorf 2026. Customer concentration signals are limited because no enterprise logos are disclosed, but the segmentation spans robot integrators, mobile-machine OEMs, and pneumatic system builders.

Geographic presence is concentrated in DACH and broader Western, Southern, and Central Europe (shipped direct to at least Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, Italy, Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Denmark, Spain, Portugal, Poland, Czechia, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Hungary), and the company emphasizes compliance with the German Lieferkettensorgfaltspflichtengesetz (LkSG) and EU CE/ATEX regulatory frameworks. No external investors, parent company, subsidiaries, funding rounds, M&A, partnerships, or patent disclosures appear in the source data.

Name

MP SENSOR

Legal name

MP-SENSOR GmbH

Website

https://mp-sensor.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MP-SENSOR GmbH is a family-owned German Mittelstand manufacturer of industrial pressure, vacuum, and inclination sensors, plus vacuum ejectors, serving B2B customers in factory automation, robotics, mobile machinery, and pneumatics across Europe with IO-Link-enabled products made entirely in Germany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Sensors

NAICS

Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Sensors (Pressure, Temperature, Flow, Level, Proximity, Vibration) (IMAGAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sensors & Feedback Devices (Pressure, Flow, Position, Encoders, Transducers) (IMAHAGAK), Shock, vibration & impact monitoring sensors (TLAEALAC)

Keywords

• Industrial pressure sensors
• Inclination sensors
• Vacuum ejectors
• IO-Link sensors
• Industrial automation sensors

Headquarters

HQ city

Neuhausen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Sensor Hardware Sales: One-time sale of physical sensor products including pressure sensors, inclination sensors, vacuum ejectors, and accessories. Revenue generated from direct e-commerce sales and B2B customer orders.
2. Custom Development Services: Customer-specific sensor developments for specialized industrial applications. Tailored solutions based on specific industry requirements beyond standard product portfolio.
3. Accessories and Spare Parts: Sales of complementary products including cables (M12/M8 connectors), mounting accessories, relay boxes, adapters, and mounting brackets.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

MP-SENSOR GmbH develops and manufactures industrial sensors — pressure sensors, inclination sensors, and vacuum ejectors — exclusively in Germany. All major product families feature IO-Link connectivity for Industry 4.0 integration, with pressure ranges from -1 to 600 bar, compact form factors, and options for ATEX-certified variants for explosive environments. The portfolio is targeted at industrial automation, robotics, vacuum handling, and mobile machinery applications.

Product overview

MP-SENSOR develops and manufactures intelligent sensor technology exclusively in Germany. The product portfolio centers on four core product families: (1) Pressure sensors (Drucksensoren) covering the P.Touch (with color touchscreen), P.Core (compact with ceramic cell), InLine (inline installation), PICO-02, NANO-02, and F08 series variants; (2) Inclination sensors (Neigungssensoren) including the ANS analog sensor and DNS inclination switch with four switching outputs; (3) Vacuum ejectors (Vakuum-Ejektoren) for generating vacuum without external pumps; and (4) Accessories including M12/M8 connectors, relay boxes, and mounting hardware. All products feature IO-Link capability for Industry 4.0 integration, with some models also offering ATEX certification for explosive environments. The sensors are designed for industrial automation applications including vacuum lifting, robotics, and mobile machinery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• P.Touch: Pressure sensor with TFT Touch-Display, digital (PNP/NPN/Push-Pull), analog and IO-Link outputs, pressure ranges up to 600 bar
• P.Core
• InLine
• PICO-02
• NANO-02
• ANS
• DNS
• HNS

Products and services

• P.Touch Pressure Sensor Pressure sensor with TFT color touchscreen display featuring intuitive operation via virtual rotary dial. Supports pressure ranges up to 600 bar, offers flexible outputs (digital PNP/NPN/Push-Pull, analog, IO-Link), and includes diagnostic functions such as operating hours and pressure peak counter. Display and housing rotatable 350 degrees after process connection assembly. Targeted at industrial automation users requiring intuitive local operation.
• P.Core Pressure Sensor Compact pressure sensor with ceramic measuring cell and IP68 protection rating. One of the smallest sensors available with 23mm diameter, suitable for confined installation spaces. Features IO-Link interface for quick commissioning and flexible configuration, with ATEX approval for explosive environments. Pressure ranges from -1 to 600 bar. Targeted at applications requiring maximum precision in compact form factors.
• InLine Pressure Sensor Inline pressure sensor designed for tool-free installation in under 30 seconds using Push-In fluid connections. Simply cut the hose, insert the InLine sensor, and installation is complete without tools or modifications. Targeted at pneumatic applications requiring rapid deployment.
• PICO-02 Pressure and Vacuum Sensor Flexible pressure and vacuum sensor with rotatable display and keypad. Features IO-Link interface, digital display with status LEDs, menu-driven programming, and compact lightweight design ideal for vacuum lifting technology and valve control applications. Two independently configurable transistor switching outputs (200mA each).
• NANO-02 Pressure and Vacuum Switch Pressure and vacuum switch with keypad and display in robust metal housing. Compact design with aluminum anodized housing optimized for pneumatic applications. Features IO-Link communication and two transistor switching outputs.
• F08-K Pressure and Vacuum Switch Very compact and lightweight pressure and vacuum switch with IO-Link interface. Variable programmable with flexible installation options including G1/8 inch or NPT1/8 inch fluid connections, or 6mm tube connection for faster installation. Optimized for pneumatic applications where weight and size matter.
• F08-M1 Industrial Sensor Precise and compact industrial sensor in stainless steel housing designed for demanding environmental conditions in pneumatic applications. Shock and vibration resistant with LABS-free certification per VDMA standards. ATEX-approved for explosive industrial zones.
• F08-M2 Industrial Sensor Precise and robust industrial sensor in stainless steel housing with two transistor switching outputs. Variable programmable, designed for demanding conditions in pneumatic applications with comprehensive IO-Link parameterization capabilities.
• ANS Inclination Sensor Analog inclination sensor with menu-guided programming directly on the device. Features high-quality MEMS element, four crosshair LEDs for visual feedback, and freely programmable 2x 4-20mA outputs with X/Y/Z axis selection. Includes Z-axis for overhead mounting capability. Ranges from ±10° to ±85°.
• DNS Inclination Switch Inclination switch with four independently adjustable switching angles using high-quality MEMS sensor element. Menu-guided programming via keys and display with four green crosshair LEDs providing fast visual feedback. Features IP67 metal housing with potted electronics for versatile industrial, mobile machinery, and outdoor applications.
• HNS-45-D2-R Inclination Switch High-precision, robust inclination switch with combined relay output for monitoring two axes (X and Y). Features one potential-free relay contact (2A rated), NO/NC function via changeover switch, and failsafe function that signals both when switching angles are reached and during power failure. IP67 rated metal housing. Ranges 0.5°-45°.
• Vacuum Ejectors (Vakuum-Ejektoren) Vacuum ejectors that generate vacuum without external pump. Plug-and-play solutions designed for fastest cycle times in gripper applications. Part of the product category for vacuum handling technology.
• Sensor Accessories (Zubehör) Connection technology and complementary components including M12 connectors (4-pin and 8-pin variants, straight and angled, 2/5/10m lengths), M8 connectors, relay boxes (4 PNP inputs with 4 relay outputs), impulse extensions, throttle screws, reducing nipples, push-in adapters, mounting brackets, and panel installation sets.
• Custom OEM Sensor Development Services Customer-specific sensor development services for specialized industrial applications beyond the standard product portfolio. Tailored solutions developed and manufactured in Germany based on specific OEM requirements, supported via inquiry form and quotation process.

Quantifiable outcome

• Installation time reduced to under 30 seconds for InLine sensors
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• IFM Electronic: German-headquartered manufacturer of industrial sensors (pressure, position, flow, temperature) with IO-Link and Industry 4.0 focus; the closest direct competitor to MP-Sensor in compact pressure sensors for factory automation.
• Endress+Hauser: Swiss-German group manufacturing process instrumentation including pressure sensors and analytical measurement; broader portfolio but directly competes in industrial pressure measurement at the same OEMs and integrators.
• Turck GmbH: German industrial sensor and fieldbus/IO-Link specialist; sells pressure and inclination-like position sensors with comparable Industry 4.0 positioning to MP-Sensor's portfolio.
• Balluff GmbH: German industrial sensor and connectivity specialist offering pressure, position, and IO-Link devices for automation; highly comparable product overlap and similar Mittelstand/Mid-cap profile.
• WIKA Alexander Wiegand SE & Co. KG: Global German manufacturer of pressure, temperature, and level measurement instruments for industrial applications; a benchmark pressure-sensor incumbent that MP-Sensor competes with across the same end markets.

Broad incumbents

• Omega Engineering: Broad-line process and industrial measurement supplier with extensive pressure, temperature, and inclination sensor catalogs; competes with MP-Sensor in industrial pressure-sensing sourcing channels.
• Pepperl+Fuchs: German industrial sensor and explosion-protection specialist with overlapping pressure-sensor and ATEX-certified product lines aimed at process and factory automation customers.
• SICK AG: Larger German sensor manufacturer with a broad factory automation portfolio; overlaps on certain pressure and inclination sensing use cases within a wider industrial sensor lineup.
• Baumer Group: Swiss-German industrial sensor manufacturer covering pressure, force, and inclination sensing; comparable Mittelstand-style competitor with broader product breadth than MP-Sensor.

Emerging players

• Banner Engineering: Industrial sensor and IO-Link provider with growing pressure-sensor offering aimed at discrete manufacturing and robotics; an emerging direct competitor, especially in compact, OEM-grade pressure sensing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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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