NanoSen GmbH was founded in January 2024 as a spin-off from Chemnitz University of Technology and has since established itself as an innovative deep-tech company in the field of sensor technology. The starting point was an EXIST research transfer project by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, which provided initial seed funding as early as October 2022, followed by further funding and participation from the Technology Start-up Fund Saxony (TGFS) with a seven-figure investment.

The international team consists of experts from various disciplines—including Dr. Rajarajan Ramalingame (CEO), Joseph Stephens (COO/CFO), and Rick Henkner (CTO)—and combines expertise in research, engineering, and business administration. NanoSen’s core business is the development and commercialization of novel force sensor technologies. At the heart of the technology is a thin, highly flexible polymer nanocomposite material (PNC) made of medical-grade silicone with conductive nanoparticles that reacts to mechanical stress with a measurable change in conductivity. This material can be processed into force sensors that precisely measure forces ranging from very small to relatively large—a capability that traditional technologies can only achieve to a limited extent.

NanoSen combines these materials with a proprietary impedance measurement method that offers advantages in accuracy and repeatability over conventional resistance measurements. The result is high-precision, flexible force sensors and modular sensor kits with USB or I2C interfaces that can be easily integrated into automation solutions, robotic systems, medical devices, or smart systems projects.

With its technology, NanoSen addresses application areas ranging from industrial robotics and medical technology to smart home sensor systems. The modular concept and the possibility of customization are designed to appeal to developers and system integrators as well as manufacturers who require market-ready sensor solutions.

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