Sensornet B.V.

What Sensornet B.V. does

Sensornet B.V. is an independent Dutch measurement agency founded in 2003 and headquartered in Den Haag, providing real-time monitoring of noise, vibration, and air quality for government and enterprise clients. The company operates two main product platforms: SAM (Sensornet Asset Management), a modular system for rail traffic monitoring with six modules covering fleet condition (SAM Fleet), infrastructure (SAM Infra), pantograph/overhead lines (SAM Panto), environmental impact (SAM Envi), curve squeal control (SAM Curve), and passenger comfort (SAM Comfort); and NINA (formerly Geluidsnet), an AI-enabled aircraft noise identification and reporting system. A third product line, Binnenmilieu-Sensornet developed with parent DGMR and partner bba binnenmilieu, extends into indoor air quality monitoring (PM2.5, CO2). The integrated stack combines proprietary sensor hardware (which remains company property at client sites) with web-based dashboards and AI-based sound source recognition algorithms trained on 20+ years of acoustic data.

The company's revenue model is primarily a managed-service / project-based model: Sensornet installs and maintains measurement equipment, hosts custom dashboards, and delivers ongoing monitoring under long-term contracts with transport operators, municipalities, and industrial clients. Hardware provision functions as a recurring service enabler rather than a one-time sale, and dashboards are configured to per-client thresholds and reporting requirements. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales, complemented by direct engagement with government procurement and a small set of international channel partners (dBA Noise Consultants in Canada, IGRALUB in Switzerland, RS Clare in the UK). Sensornet is a wholly owned subsidiary of DGMR, an independent Dutch engineering consultancy in sustainability, safety, and health, and the company operates across the Netherlands, Germany, France, Croatia, Switzerland, the UK, and Canada with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications.

Name

Sensornet B.V.

Legal name

Sensornet B.V.

Website

https://sensornet.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Sensornet B.V. is a Dutch independent measurement agency, founded in 2003 and subsidiary of DGMR, providing real-time noise, vibration, and air quality monitoring platforms (SAM for rail, NINA for aircraft) to government and enterprise clients across Europe and Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Monitoring Services

NAICS

Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAGAFAG

Condition Monitoring & Predictive Maintenance Instrumentation (Vibration/ultrasound, oil analysis sensors, IIoT monitoring)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Electrical Equipment & Industrial Electronics/Sensors, Instrumentation & Measurement (Industrial sensing, metrology, test)

SECONDARYHDAEAEAM

Asset & Maintenance Management (EAM/CMMS) Platforms

Hardware, Technology & Telecom/Enterprise Platforms & Databases/Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Platforms

SECONDARYIMAIAMAG

Industrial Safety, Compliance & Worker Monitoring

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Services & Facility Operations/Industrial IoT (IIoT) & Smart Manufacturing

Keywords

• Noise monitoring services
• Vibration measurement solutions
• Rail infrastructure monitoring
• Aircraft noise identification
• Environmental impact measurement

Headquarters

HQ city

Den Haag

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Monitoring Services: Full-service monitoring solutions including equipment placement, data collection, dashboard hosting, and maintenance. Services are tailored to client needs and typically operate on long-term project contracts.
2. Measurement Equipment Provision: Company provides and maintains measurement hardware including sensors, masts, and connectivity equipment installed at client locations. Equipment remains company property while providing ongoing data services.
3. Custom Dashboard and Reporting: Intuitive web-based dashboards and management information systems tailored to client requirements, providing real-time and historical data visualization.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Sensornet B.V. is an independent measurement bureau that installs and maintains proprietary sensor hardware at client sites to deliver real-time noise, vibration, and air-quality monitoring. The company packages hardware installation, continuous data collection, dashboard hosting, and ongoing maintenance into managed monitoring contracts for transport operators, municipalities, and industrial firms. Its two flagship platforms are SAM (Sensornet Asset Management) for rail traffic monitoring and NINA for aircraft noise identification, both powered by AI-driven analytics and presented through real-time web dashboards.

Product overview

Sensornet B.V. is an independent measurement agency for real-time noise, vibration, and air quality monitoring. The company operates two main product lines: the SAM (Sensornet Asset Management) modular platform for rail traffic monitoring, comprising six specialized modules (SAM Fleet, SAM Infra, SAM Panto, SAM Envi, SAM Curve, SAM Comfort), and NINA (formerly Geluidsnet) for aircraft noise monitoring. A third product line, Binnenmilieu-Sensornet, covers indoor environment monitoring. The SAM platform integrates sensors, data collection, and dashboards to deliver predictive and condition-based maintenance insights for transport operators and infrastructure managers. NINA provides municipalities and environmental authorities with real-time aircraft noise identification and reporting.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NINA: Advanced system for identifying and monitoring aircraft noise. Formerly known as Geluidsnet. Provides real-time insight into aircraft noise impact and air quality.
• SAM

Products and services

• SAM Platform (Sensornet Asset Management) Integrated monitoring platform for smart rail traffic monitoring that combines measurements of noise, vibrations, speed, weather conditions, and audio/video recordings to provide real-time insights into fleet and infrastructure condition for rail transport operators.
• SAM Fleet Monitors rail vehicle condition (trains, trams, lightrail) through sensors that detect noise, vibrations, speed, and environmental factors, enabling per-vehicle analysis and trend monitoring for condition-based and predictive maintenance.
• SAM Infra Monitors rail infrastructure condition including track quality, rail wear, and environmental impact. Uses calibrated sensors to combine noise, vibration, speed, and weather data with audio and video recordings presented via dashboards.
• SAM Panto Monitors the condition of pantographs and overhead power lines on rail vehicles. Calibrated measurement equipment detects deviations per location and triggers alerts when thresholds are exceeded, enabling proactive maintenance.
• SAM Envi Provides insight into noise and vibrations from rail traffic impacting the surrounding environment. Sensors are placed at building facades or on vehicles to measure environmental impact per second and per meter of track.
• SAM Curve Active curve squeal control system that detects curve noise in real-time and triggers automatic lubrication conditioning at the precise location and time, reducing noise, wear, and maintenance costs.
• SAM Comfort Monitors passenger and staff comfort levels in rail vehicles by measuring internal noise and vibration levels, with real-time comfort data per vehicle enabling timely maintenance.
• NINA (formerly Geluidsnet) Monitors aircraft noise using three or more calibrated measurement systems placed on buildings in municipalities. Identifies and attributes noise to specific aircraft using AI and smart analytical algorithms, providing real-time and historical data on flight frequencies, routes, sound levels (LAeq, LASmax, SEL), and aircraft types.
• Binnenmilieu-Sensornet (Indoor Environment Monitoring) Monitors indoor air quality in buildings using sensors that measure fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and CO2 levels, with full synchronisation across locations and parameters. Developed jointly with bba binnenmilieu and DGMR.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40% reduction in complaints after implementing wheel maintenance based on Sensornet data
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DGMRcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDGMR is an independent engineering consultancy in the Netherlands focused on sustainability, safety, and health. Sensornet and DGMR co-developed SAM Air (indoor air quality monitoring) and DGMR serves as a key customer using Sensornet technology for environmental consulting projects including Gelredome and Utrecht Science Park.
• bba binnenmilieucoreStrategic or Co-development Partnerbba binnenmilieu is an advisory bureau specializing in indoor environment and its effects on humans. Together with bba and DGMR, Sensornet developed SAM Air for indoor climate monitoring. The partnership focuses on collaborative product development for indoor air quality solutions.
• IGRALUBminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIGRALUB in Switzerland develops and supplies innovative and highly efficient lubricants and lubrication systems for railways, trams, and light rail. Together with IGRALUB, Sensornet reduces rail vehicle noise through targeted measurements and maintenance services, particularly for SAM Curve applications.
• dBA Noise ConsultantsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributordBA Noise Consultants are certified, independent acoustic consultants in Canada offering advisory services in industrial, building, transport, and occupational noise. Together with dBA, Sensornet provides monitoring services in North America, extending geographic coverage through a local partner.
• University of Zagreb Faculty of Civil EngineeringminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with the University of Zagreb on SAM Infra measurements for Zagreb's tram network. Contact person was assist. prof. Ivo Haladin, Ph.D. CE. Research focused on vibration impact on buildings following 2020 earthquakes.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Soft dB: Canadian noise and vibration monitoring specialist offering smart sound level meters and managed monitoring services for airports, rail, and construction. Comparable to Sensornet NINA/SAM offering, with direct overlap in the Canadian market via dBA partnership network.
• Cirrus Research: UK-based specialist in noise measurement instruments and environmental/occupational noise monitoring systems. Comparable to Sensornet in offering calibrated sound level meters, monitoring hardware, and software for regulatory compliance and industrial hygiene.
• ACOEM (01dB): ACOEM's 01dB brand delivers environmental noise and vibration monitoring solutions for airports, rail, and industry. Comparable to Sensornet NINA/SAM in fixed monitoring stations, AI-assisted event identification, and regulatory reporting.
• Svantek: Polish manufacturer of noise and vibration measurement instruments and monitoring solutions. Direct peer to Sensornet in environmental/industrial noise monitoring hardware, vibration meters, and integrated dashboard software.
• NTi Audio: Swiss manufacturer of professional sound level meters, acoustic analyzers, and environmental noise monitoring solutions. Comparable to Sensornet in calibrated measurement hardware combined with software for rail and environmental applications.
• Sigicom: Swedish provider of construction and infrastructure vibration and noise monitoring systems (e.g., Infra C22). Closely comparable to SAM Infra for track-side and construction site vibration monitoring with cloud dashboards.
• Brüel & Kjær (HBK): Global leader in noise and vibration measurement instrumentation and software. Directly comparable as a provider of calibrated sensors, monitoring systems, and analytics for rail, environmental, and industrial noise — the same verticals Sensornet serves.

Broad incumbents

• Campbell Scientific: Global provider of environmental measurement systems and dataloggers used in meteorological, vibration, and structural monitoring. Comparable to Sensornet's industrial/environmental monitoring stack for rail-adjacent and infrastructure sensing deployments.
• Casella (a Tasi Group brand): Established UK-based manufacturer of occupational and environmental noise/vibration monitoring instruments. Comparable broad incumbent offering sound level meters and boundary monitors overlapping Sensornet's industrial and rail use cases.

Emerging players

• IdeeLab / Movus (now part of ERM): Provider of vibration-based condition monitoring and predictive maintenance for rail vehicles and industrial assets. Adjacent emerging player to SAM Fleet, focused on wireless vibration sensors for rolling stock.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/pages/Sensornet/290718617733488
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/geluidsnet

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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