Bright Sensors
Bright Sensors SA is a Swiss EPFL spin-off that designs and manufactures the BlueEye™ family of real-time MEMS-based gas quality analyzers for gas utilities, appliance manufacturers, hydrogen and biomethane operators, and industrial burner customers, selling CAPEX hardware at a fraction of gas chromatograph cost through a global distributor network.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2014
- HeadquartersLausanne, Switzerland
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Bright Sensors does
Bright Sensors SA is a Swiss sensor company, spun out of EPFL in 2014 and headquartered in Neuchâtel, that designs and manufactures the BlueEye™ family of real-time gas quality analyzers. The products use a patented dynamic viscosity measurement principle combined with thermal conductivity detection (TCD) and IR sensors, with no moving parts, optics, or chemical reactions — an architecture that yields accuracy under 1.0% for pipeline gas specifications while eliminating the recurring calibration, reagent, and maintenance costs typical of conventional gas chromatographs. The portfolio comprises four SKUs: BlueEye™ OEM (an ultra-compact 60 x 30 x 12 mm module for integration into gas appliances, with hydrogen measurement up to 100 mol%), BlueEye™ Ex-D (a stationary explosion-proof analyzer for biomethane injection and hydrogen blending), BlueEye™ Mobile (a Bluetooth-connected portable analyzer), and BlueEye™ IoT (in development).
The company sells one-time CAPEX hardware at 1/5th to 1/20th the cost of a gas chromatograph, targeting industrial gas burner operators, gas grid operators, biogas and biomethane producers, hydrogen blending applications, gas appliance OEMs, smart metering, and fuel cell developers. Sales are executed through a direct quote-based channel and a global network of 16+ regional distributors across Europe, Americas, Asia, Africa, and Australia (including RMG in Austria/Germany/Belgium, Beijing EBO Technology in China, Elixir Technologies in India, and Techrite Controls in Australia). BlueEye OEM carries CE, ATEX, IECEx, UL, and OIML R140 certifications, with OIML R140 in progress for the Ex-D variant. The company raised more than CHF 3m in total capital from prizes, R&D grants, and seed funding and secured its first long-term, high-volume supply contract in 2019; it now operates with 1–10 employees in commercialization mode.
Bright Sensors firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Bright Sensors
- Legal name
- Bright Sensors SA
- Website
- https://bright-sensors.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2014
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Bright Sensors SA is a Swiss EPFL spin-off that designs and manufactures the BlueEye™ family of real-time MEMS-based gas quality analyzers for gas utilities, appliance manufacturers, hydrogen and biomethane operators, and industrial burner customers, selling CAPEX hardware at a fraction of gas chromatograph cost through a global distributor network.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Bright Sensors industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial gas quality sensors and analyzers
- NAICS
- Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)
- SIC
- Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826), Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Process Analytical Instrumentation (Gas analyzers, spectroscopy, pH/ORP, conductivity) (IMAGAFAE)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Gas Quality Measurement, Sampling & Metering (Chromatography, Calorimetry, Custody Transfer) (EUAAABAL), Environmental Sensors (Temperature/Humidity/Gas/Air Quality) (HDAHALAD), Test & Measurement Equipment (Oscilloscopes, DAQ, signal analyzers, calibration benches) (IMAGAFAC)
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Where Bright Sensors is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Lausanne
- HQ country
- Switzerland
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Bright Sensors business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations
Revenue model
- Gas Analyzer Hardware Sales: One-time sale of BlueEye gas analyzer products (OEM, Ex-D, Mobile, IoT). No OPEX for customers - no recurring calibration, reagent, or maintenance costs. Products are priced at 1/5th to 1/20th the cost of conventional gas chromatographs.
- OEM Integration: Sale of BlueEye OEM module for integration into gas appliances and high-volume gas equipment manufacturers.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | BlueEye product family - pricing varies by model |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels3 records
Bright Sensors product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Bright Sensors designs, manufactures, and sells the BlueEye™ family of MEMS-based gas quality analyzers that measure natural gas properties (Wobbe Index, calorific value, density, methane number, CO2 and H2 content) in real time using a patented dynamic viscosity and thermal conductivity measurement principle. The analyzers are sold as CAPEX hardware to industrial gas burner manufacturers, gas grid operators, biogas and hydrogen producers, OEM gas appliance makers, and smart gas metering companies, with no recurring calibration, reagent, or maintenance costs.
Product overview
Bright Sensors offers a family of four BlueEye™ gas analyzers based on a patented dynamic viscosity measurement principle combined with thermal conductivity measurement. The portfolio includes: BlueEye™ OEM (ultra-compact device for OEM integration into gas appliances), BlueEye™ Ex-D (explosion-proof stationary analyzer for industrial applications), BlueEye™ Mobile (portable Bluetooth®-connected analyzer for handheld use), and BlueEye™ IoT (in-development model with IoT connectivity). All products share core measurement technology—MEMS-based sensors with no moving parts—and report standardized gas properties including Wobbe Index, Calorific Value, Density, Methane Number, CO2, and H2 content. The products differ in form factor, certification levels, connectivity options, and target applications ranging from high-volume OEM integration to portable commissioning and stationary grid monitoring.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- BlueEye™: Product family of gas quality sensors including BlueEye™ OEM (ultra small calorific value and Wobbe Index device for OEM integration), BlueEye™ Ex-D (explosion-proof stationary analyzer for industrial applications), BlueEye™ Mobile (compact portable analyzer powered by mobile phone or tablet), and BlueEye™ IoT (in development metrology and explosion-proof quality analyzer with IoT connectivity).
Products and services
- BlueEye™ OEM Ultra-compact (60 x 30 x 12 mm) MEMS-based gas quality analyzer designed for OEM integration into gas appliances, with direct screw-thread mounting, continuous fast response measurement, and hydrogen measurement up to 100 mol% blends. Certified CE, ATEX, IECEx, UL, and OIML R140.
- BlueEye™ Ex-D Stationary explosion-proof gas analyzer (ATEX and IECEx certified, OIML R140 in progress) for biomethane injection, hydrogen blending, and combustion control applications, with Modbus-USB/RS485 communication and no OPEX. Priced at approximately 1/5 of an average gas chromatograph.
- BlueEye™ Mobile Compact and robust portable gas analyzer that connects via Bluetooth to iOS and Android apps for data collection and visualization. Features built-in pressure regulator, purge line, and flow restriction for setup in minutes. Available in Extended, Renewable, Hydrogen, and Ultragreen versions with up to 24 hours battery life.
- BlueEye™ IoT In-development top-of-the-range gas analyzer with metrology and explosion-proof certification featuring IoT connectivity. Ultra-compact design powered and communicating via USB, priced at approximately 1/20th of a low-spec gas chromatograph with no OPEX, targeting off-grid, mobile, and point-of-use applications.
Quantifiable outcome
- Accuracy <1.0% for pipeline gas specs
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Bright Sensors
Customer profileSegments7 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Bright Sensors technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration3 records
AI capability2 records
Feature5 records
Bright Sensors partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- RMG Austria GmbHcoreAustria-based channel partner handling sales of Bright Sensors products in the Austrian market.
- RMG Messtechnik GmbHcoreGermany-based channel partner handling sales in Germany and Belgium markets, with contact Laurent Cordier.
- ONE Supply & Trading SRLminorRomania-based distributor serving Bulgaria market, located in Suceava.
- ECM ECO Monitoring, a.s.minorSlovakia-based distributor serving Czech Republic market, located in Bratislava.
- Bohr LimitedminorUK-based distributor serving France market, with contact in Stone, UK.
- swb servicescoreGermany-based services company handling sales in German market, located in Bremen.
- ENCO LtdminorGreece-based distributor serving Greek market, located in Athens.
- De Gidts & FeldmancoreNetherlands-based distributor serving Dutch market, located in Almere Haven.
- GFI Gas For Industry PolandcorePoland-based distributor serving Polish market, located in Tarnowskie Góry.
- PCV Natural Gas SolutionsminorPortugal-based distributor serving Portuguese market, located in Jovim.
- Lana Sarrate SAminorSpain-based distributor serving Spanish market, located in Barcelona.
- DASTEC S.R.L.minorArgentina-based distributor serving Argentine market, located in Buenos Aires.
- Pensalab Equip. Ind. S.A.minorBrazil-based distributor serving Brazilian market, located in São Paulo.
- Vulcan GTminorCanada-based distributor serving Canadian market, located in Kingsville, Ontario.
- Elixir TechnologiesminorIndia-based distributor serving Indian market, located in Vadodara, Gujarat.
- Beijing EBO Technology Co.,LtdcoreChina-based distributor serving People's Republic of China market, located in Beijing Daxing district.
- Techrite Controls Pty LTDminorAustralia-based distributor serving Australian market, located in Springvale, Victoria.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Bright Sensors competitors and assessment
Company assessmentMarket position
Competitive moat5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Bright Sensors social profiles
Digital presenceBright Sensors compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance8 records
Bright Sensors financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Bright Sensors leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles8 records
Bright Sensors funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Bright Sensors M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Bright Sensors
What does Bright Sensors do?
Bright Sensors designs, manufactures, and sells the BlueEye™ family of MEMS-based gas quality analyzers that measure natural gas properties (Wobbe Index, calorific value, density, methane number, CO2 and H2 content) in real time using a patented dynamic viscosity and thermal conductivity measurement principle. The analyzers are sold as CAPEX hardware to industrial gas burner manufacturers, gas grid operators, biogas and hydrogen producers, OEM gas appliance makers, and smart gas metering companies, with no recurring calibration, reagent, or maintenance costs.
Is Bright Sensors a public or private company?
Bright Sensors is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was Bright Sensors founded?
Bright Sensors was founded in 2014. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Bright Sensors based?
Bright Sensors is headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, in the Europe region.
How does Bright Sensors make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Gas Analyzer Hardware Sales are the primary driver. The others are OEM Integration.
Does Bright Sensors have an API?
No public API is recorded for Bright Sensors.
What industry is Bright Sensors in?
Bright Sensors's product category is Industrial gas quality sensors and analyzers. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAGAFAE, Process Analytical Instrumentation (Gas analyzers, spectroscopy, pH/ORP, conductivity), with a secondary code of EUAAABAL, Gas Quality Measurement, Sampling & Metering (Chromatography, Calorimetry, Custody Transfer). Its NAICS code is 334513 and its SIC code is 3823.