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Senorics develops compact, handheld devices for material sensing, employing advanced optical sensor solutions for near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy. This technology enables the easy, non-destructive analysis, identification, and quantification of material compositions. The company's approach makes sophisticated material analysis accessible, moving beyond traditional laboratory settings.
Founded in 2017 as a spin-off from the University of Technology Dresden, Senorics was established by Dr. Ronny Timmreck, Robert Langer, Dr. Robert Brückner, and Dr. Matthias Jahnel. Their foundational insight centered on commercializing miniature, cost-effective NIR spectroscopy, making this powerful analytical tool viable for broader markets and everyday applications.
Senorics serves a wide array of industries, providing users with the capability to instantly determine material compositions. The company's vision is to make material sensing ubiquitous, empowering various sectors with immediate, accurate material insights and democratizing access to previously complex analytical processes.
Senorics has raised $10.0M across 1 funding round.
Senorics has raised $10.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Senorics GmbH is a Dresden, Germany-based technology company specializing in miniaturized optical sensors for near-infrared (NIR) and visible (VIS) spectroscopy.[1][2][3] Founded in 2017 as a spin-off from TU Dresden, it develops compact, cost-effective, customizable detectors that enable non-destructive, real-time analysis of material composition in industries like food, chemicals, textiles, plastics, automotive, agriculture, and pharmaceuticals.[1][2][4] Products such as the SenoSense complete kit (OEM modules with detectors and lighting) and SenoCorder Solid (handheld device for solids like textiles) serve manufacturers needing to classify, qualify, and quantify substances quickly and robustly, solving problems like quality control and process monitoring on production lines.[2][3][4] Backed by investors like ZEISS, Senorics shows growth through partnerships advancing mass-market spectroscopy.[4]
Senorics emerged in 2017 as a spin-off from the Technical University of Dresden (TU Dresden), commercializing proprietary organic electronics-based NIR spectroscopy and imaging technology developed there.[1][2][4] The founders leveraged academic research to miniaturize sensors, making them small, wavelength-selective, and robust for industrial use—addressing limitations of bulky traditional spectrometers.[1][4] Early focus was on preparing this tech for mass markets, with pivotal traction from applications in material identification and composition analysis.[2] A key milestone came in 2019 when ZEISS Ventures invested, partnering to co-develop sensors for quality assurance in food, agriculture, plastics, and medicine, combining Senorics' innovation with ZEISS's optics expertise.[4]
Senorics stands out in the spectroscopy market through these key strengths:
Senorics rides the wave of Industry 4.0 and inline quality control, where real-time, on-site material sensing is critical for smart manufacturing and supply chain transparency.[2][4] Its timing aligns with rising demand for affordable spectroscopy amid labor shortages, sustainability pushes (e.g., waste reduction via precise composition checks), and regulatory needs for food safety and authenticity.[3][4] Market forces like falling sensor costs and AI-driven analytics favor its mass-market push, disrupting a field dominated by high-end lab equipment.[1][2] By enabling applications in food analytics, textiles, and pharma, Senorics influences the ecosystem, empowering SMEs with ZEISS-level tech and fostering innovations like portable detectors for edge computing in production.[4]
Senorics is poised for expansion through product diversification (e.g., more VIS/NIR hybrids) and deeper ZEISS integration, targeting high-volume sectors like food and textiles.[2][4] Trends like AI-enhanced chemometrics and 5G-enabled remote monitoring will amplify its edge in predictive analytics, while global pushes for circular economies boost demand for its recyclables-sorting potential.[3] Its influence may grow via OEM licensing, positioning it as a sensor enabler in Europe's photonics hub—ultimately miniaturizing spectroscopy to unlock ubiquitous material intelligence, much like smartphones did for imaging.[1][4]
Senorics has raised $10.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Senorics's investors include Technologiegründerfonds Sachsen (TGFS).
Senorics has raised $10.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $10.0M Seed in May 2021.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2021 | $10M Seed | — | Technologiegründerfonds Sachsen (tgfs) | Announced |
