Tronics Enters Vibration Sensor Market for Industrial IoT

TDK’s Tronics Microsystems is making a strategic shift towards vibration sensor technology, with a focus on process and asset monitoring for predictive maintenance and industrial IoT applications. This move represents a significant expansion of the company’s expertise in MEMS inertial sensors and marks the beginning of a new growth phase.

For readers of eeNews Europe, this development underscores the ongoing evolution of industrial sensing technologies to support digital transformation and machine health monitoring, which are crucial areas for Europe’s energy and manufacturing sectors.

Transitioning from inertial sensors to vibration monitoring

Having accumulated over two decades of experience in MEMS inertial sensors for aerospace, railway, and energy industries, Tronics is now utilizing its legacy in precision sensing to develop vibration sensors tailored for condition-based monitoring. These innovative solutions are aimed at helping customers enhance quality control and implement predictive maintenance strategies.

Julien Bon, CEO of Tronics Microsystems, emphasized the strategic nature of this expansion, stating, “Expanding into the vibration sensor market is a natural progression for the company, rooted in our MEMS DNA for high-end industrial applications. We have engineered innovative MEMS solutions with the same precision and reliability that define our inertial products, in response to the demand for condition-based monitoring.”

The company’s core mission remains centered on delivering sensor solutions for precise motion sensing, positioning, navigation, and condition monitoring of critical assets in transportation, energy, and industry. The addition of vibration sensing capabilities further bolsters efforts towards industrial digitalization.

Targeting industrial IoT and predictive maintenance applications

As factories and energy systems advance towards greater connectivity and automation, monitoring vibration spectra is increasingly vital for identifying machine health issues proactively. By entering this domain, Tronics positions itself to meet the rising demand for smarter IoT-enabled sensing platforms.

The first generation of Tronics vibration sensors is nearing completion, promising high-accuracy monitoring of machines and processes. This advancement will empower companies to establish more resilient predictive maintenance systems and prevent costly unplanned downtime.

Live demonstrations at industry events

Tronics is gearing up to showcase its new vibration sensor technology at two upcoming industry events. Attendees at electronica India in Bengaluru (September 17–19) and sps – Expo in Nuremberg (November 25–27) will have the opportunity to witness live demonstrations. Emmanuel Bercier, Innovation Marketing Manager, will also present how these sensors support machine health monitoring and industrial IoT applications.

Through this strategic move, Tronics is not only diversifying its product portfolio but also solidifying its position in the digital transformation of industrial and energy markets. This step has the potential to unlock significant new business prospects across Europe.