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NanoSen GmbH

NanoSen GmbH develops and manufactures advanced flexible force sensing solutions based on polymer nanocomposites and proprietary force sensing impedance technology.

Force SensorsPolymer NanocompositesSensor MaterialsFlexible ElectronicsIndustrial SensorsRoboticsMedical Technology
Founded: 2024

About

NanoSen GmbH is a technology spin-off from TU Chemnitz, Germany, specializing in the development, production, and customization of next-generation force sensing materials and sensor systems. Their primary innovation lies in combining flexible polymer nanocomposites (PNC) with impedance-based force sensing, delivering sensors that are ultra-thin, highly sensitive, durable, and robust even under demanding conditions. NanoSen's solutions enable custom, scalable force measurements, and address limitations of conventional resistive and capacitive technologies. Their products are applied in robotics, automation, healthcare/medtech, industrial testing, and materials research, and the company supports both off-the-shelf kits for rapid evaluation and engineering services for custom applications.

Products & Services

  • PNC Sensor Kit (plug-and-play force sensor kit with readout electronics and five PNC sensors)
  • PNC Material (flexible, customizable polymer nanocomposite sensor sheets)
  • Force Matrix Kit (multi-point, plug-and-play force matrix for 2D force mapping)
  • Custom and scalable sensor development services
  • Prototyping and integration support
  • Application-specific sensor and system design

Use Cases & Case Studies

  • Tactile sensing and grip force mapping for robotics (including grippers and collaborative robots)
  • Pressure and load distribution mapping in medical devices and smart textiles
  • Material characterization and testing in research laboratories
  • Prototyping and system-level force measurement integration for automation/industrial uses
  • Predictive maintenance and process monitoring in manufacturing environments

Partnerships & Collaborations

  • Spin-off partnership with the Technical University of Chemnitz
  • 18-month EXIST Transfer of Research funding (Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, Germany)

Awards & Recognition

  • EXIST Transfer of Research grant recipient (German research funding for spin-offs)

Contact Information

nanosen.de
Chemnitz
DEU

Certifications & Compliance

  • CE marking (for Sensor Kit)
  • ROHS certification (for PNC material)
  • REACH declaration of conformity