Name

Sensor Concepts

Legal name

Sensor Concepts, LLC

Website

https://raptor-scientific.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

RF/Microwave Radar Cross-Section Measurement Systems

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812)

akta.pro primary industry

Military Power Supplies, RF/Microwave Components & Ruggedized Electronics (IMABAGAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Military Aerospace Ground Support Equipment (GSE) & Test Systems (IMABAMAL), Radar Systems & Subsystems (Airborne, Ground, Naval) (IMABAGAA)

Keywords

• Radar cross-section measurement
• RF microwave test systems
• Stealth asset verification
• Portable radar imaging
• Defense aerospace testing

Headquarters

HQ city

Livermore

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. RF/Microwave Test Equipment Sales: Sale of radar cross-section measurement systems, including InfiniScan, NEXIS, SCI-Xe-AC, and SCI-2k series products. Systems are used throughout customer product lifecycle from R&D through manufacturing and production.
2. System Support and Maintenance: Annual support plans including basic coverage, factory service, field service, and field repair options for radar cross-section measurement systems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Sensor Concepts designs, manufactures, and supports integrated RF/Microwave radar cross-section (RCS) measurement systems used throughout the aerospace and defense product lifecycle. Its portfolio includes the InfiniScan family of man-portable radar imaging tools (Handheld, Backpack, and Mechanically Assisted variants), the next-generation NEXIS R1 inspection system, and the SCI-2k series and SCI-Xe-AC measurement systems. Systems cover 2-18 GHz frequencies and support flightline verification, manufacturing quality assurance, and R&D applications for defense, aerospace, and space customers.

Product overview

Sensor Concepts, LLC (SCI), acquired by Raptor Scientific in 2020, provides integrated RF/Microwave solutions supporting radar cross section, material, and antenna measurements. The SCI product portfolio includes the InfiniScan family (MAx, Handheld, and Backpack variants) for portable radar imaging, the NEXIS R1 next-generation inspection system for RCS measurements, and the SCI-2k series (ES and B2A configurations) for engineering and imaging applications. These systems serve the complete customer product lifecycle from R&D through manufacturing and production, featuring modular designs with WaveCore source/receive technology covering 2-18 GHz frequency ranges.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• InfiniScan: A man-portable radar imaging tool for RCS measurements, available in handheld, backpack, and MAx (Mechanically Assisted) configurations.
• NEXIS R1
• SCI-Xe-AC
• SCI-2k-ES
• SCI-2k-B2A

Products and services

• InfiniScan MAx Mechanically Assisted radar cross-section measurement system leveraging metrology-grade location tracking and built-in automation for highly accurate and repeatable aperture formation. The MAx system RF Head uses the WaveCore source/receive module covering 2-18 GHz with custom-designed antennas for horizontal and vertical polarized data collection. Designed for defense, aerospace, and space customers needing portable yet high-accuracy RCS measurements.
• InfiniScan Handheld Man-portable radar imaging tool employing the WaveCore microwave transceiver containing all RF electronics and antennas to cover 2-18 GHz frequency range. Features simple user controls and onboard display for calibration, target alignment, measurement, and data viewing. Designed for field-level radar cross-section verification by defense, aerospace, and space operators.
• InfiniScan Backpack Unit Ruggedized backpack system with padded waistband and shoulder straps housing custom electronics that provide power and communication to the handheld unit. Includes hot-swappable 98Wh lithium-ion batteries providing approximately four hours of operation and removable solid-state drives exceeding 80GB capacity. Provides extended operational capability for field radar cross-section measurements.
• NEXIS R1 Next Generation Inspection System - a scalable family of integrated systems for measuring radar cross section (RCS), material studies, and antenna measurements. Features modular technology building blocks for tailored configurations supporting flightline, manufacturing, and R&D applications, high speed (10' LSAR/CSAR in less than 30 seconds), and superior sensitivity via homodyne architecture providing more than 30 dB better noise performance than traditional pulsed systems. Built for defense, aerospace, and space customers.
• SCI-Xe-AC Measurement system powered by the SCI-Xe Portable Imaging System providing zone and sub-zone imaging capabilities with full acquisition and data reduction of SCI-2k. Features small footprint for field utilization, nominal 10-foot measurement range, integrated antennas, 55-inch linear stage with pitch control, 4.5-18 GHz radar subsystem, integrated Video/Laser, and computer system. Designed for defense and aerospace RCS measurement programs.
• SCI-2k-ES Engineering Series measurement system powered by SCI-2k Portable Imaging System with a single channel receiver configured to operate in one of three software selectable frequency bands. Supports sub-band frequency sweeps for fastest measurements via hi-speed RF switches and RF attenuators enabling multiple frequency sweeps on the fly. Includes antennas, rail, supporting mounts, calibration targets, video/Laser/tilt module, position data system, and shipping containers. Used by defense and aerospace engineering teams for RCS characterization.
• SCI-2k-B2A Radar measurement system powered by SCI-2k Portable Imaging System with single channel receiver configured for three software selectable frequency bands. Includes antennas, rail, supporting mounts and lifts, calibration target sets, video/Laser/tilt module, position data system, and shipping containers. Features frequency coverage 100 MHz-18 GHz, measurement range from 10 to 400 feet, and dual polarized antennas. Used for imaging RCS measurement applications by defense, aerospace, and space customers.

Named customers5 records

Segments2 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

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered regional.

• Alkor NetworksregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2023Regional distribution partnership for Morocco covering aerospace and defense test and measurement equipment. Part of Raptor Scientific's international expansion of Sensor Concepts and other product lines.
• Bney MeirregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2023Regional distribution partnership for Israel covering aerospace and defense test and measurement equipment. Expands Raptor Scientific's reach in the Middle East market for Sensor Concepts RCS systems.
• S&K Logistics ServicesregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2022Logistics services partnership to support distribution and delivery of aerospace and defense test equipment including Sensor Concepts radar cross-section measurement systems.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Lockheed Martin: Lockheed Martin is a major defense prime with internal RCS measurement capabilities for platforms such as F-35 and F-22. As a broad incumbent, it competes indirectly by vertically integrating test workflows and is also a potential large customer for Sensor Concepts.
• Northrop Grumman: Northrop Grumman operates internal RCS ranges for B-21, B-2, and other stealth platforms and is also one of Sensor Concepts' most important customers (F-35 program). It is both a buyer and an indirect competitor via internal test capabilities.
• Textron: Textron operates Bell, Textron Aviation, and other defense/aerospace segments that consume RF/Microwave test equipment. It is both a customer (Textron Missile Systems) of Sensor Concepts and a broad incumbent with internal test capabilities that overlap with the RCS measurement category.
• RTX (Raytheon): RTX operates across defense aerospace with internal sensor, radar, and RF testing capabilities. As a broad incumbent, it can fulfill RCS measurement internally for many programs and is a potential supplier/customer for Sensor Concepts in adjacent test equipment.
• L3Harris Technologies: L3Harris has a significant defense electronics portfolio including RF, EW, and test & measurement capabilities. It is a broad incumbent that overlaps with Sensor Concepts in defense RF testing and could compete in expanded RCS measurement solutions.

Direct peers

• ETS-Lindgren: ETS-Lindgren designs and manufactures anechoic chambers, RF shielding, and EMC/antenna/RCS test systems used across aerospace and defense. Its RCS measurement offerings and chamber-based systems directly overlap with Sensor Concepts' flightline, manufacturing, and R&D applications.
• Microwave Vision Group (MVG): MVG (including Orbit/FR Engineering and Satimo brands) provides antenna measurement and RCS testing solutions across aerospace, defense, and telecom. Its multi-probe and near-field systems compete with Sensor Concepts' RCS and antenna measurement products.
• SA Technologies (SA Tech): SA Technologies develops antenna pattern measurement systems and RCS ranges, including portable and turnkey solutions. Its product portfolio competes with Sensor Concepts in field-deployable and laboratory-grade antenna/RCS measurement.
• Diamond Engineering: Diamond Engineering manufactures radar reflectors, RCS calibration targets, and turnkey RCS measurement systems for indoor and outdoor ranges. It directly overlaps with Sensor Concepts' RCS measurement and calibration product lines serving aerospace and defense customers.
• Nearfield Systems Inc (NSI-MI): NSI-MI is a leading manufacturer of antenna and RCS measurement systems, including planar, cylindrical, and spherical near-field scanners, as well as compact ranges. It is the most direct global competitor to Sensor Concepts in RF/Microwave RCS and antenna measurement instrumentation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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