Two divisions, one vision
Sensofar Group is a multi-national company whose mission is to develop, manufacture and commercialize high-end metrology tools. The Sensofar Group also provides consultancy within the field of metrology, and pursues a philosophy of guaranteeing advanced techniques, high quality and customer services.
Our experienced team of scientists and engineers provide extensive industry knowledge with key strengths to ensure our company’s success and yours.
Our high-quality products, exemplary customer service and industrial focused solutions, allows Sensofar the flexibility to respond and adapt to your business market needs.
R&D is an additional goal of the company. We have been combining the new product lines with some value-added improvements based on our comprehensive knowledge of the optical metrology field and by working very closely with the CD6-UPC. Through this relationship Sensofar is able to continually consolidate its expertise in its core technologies: non-contact 3D optical measurements.
The Sensofar Group headquarters is located close to Barcelona, in the technological heart of Spain. The Group is represented in over 30 countries through a global network of partners and has its own offices in Asia, Germany and the United States.
Celebrating 20 years of Sensofar spirit
Our continued research and development and patented technologies contribute to hundreds of surface metrology applications worldwide
History
2022
Sensofar Metrology integrable heads line incorporates two new heads
This integrable line has been conceived with the philosophy of providing maximum performance and autonomy in productivity.
Sensofar Medical launches Q vix Pivot
The Q vix Pivot is a technological leap for inspecting stents and heart valve frames with non-cylindrical geometries.
2022
Highlighting our #SharingExpertise commitment
We have carried out different campaigns and activities internally and externally to share our experience, so our users and teams can make the most of our knowledge when operating with our systems.
Sensofar expands its partnerships in the USA: CCAT and NewLab
We are proud of our always-growing trust partnerships in the US and are working to develop more long-lasting partnerships to make Sensofar a strong brand within the US.
2021
Sensofar reinforces its 20 years of commitment
Sensofar branding needed to develop to reflect the growth and maturity of the company. The new tagline, ‘Lighting Up Your Quality,’ signifies our commitment to metrology and reflects how the company improves the quality processes of our users.
2021
Sensofar celebrated the 20th anniversary of its founding in 2001
We’ll continue to work closely with our customers to identify and develop solutions that meet unique and demanding requirements for many more years!
New facilities in Asia & Germany sales offices
After almost six years of operation and explosive growth in Asia, our commercial office in China has been overhauled.
2020
Sensofar Medical launches Q vix – Stent & Heart Valve Inspection
A comprehensive solution for the inspection of stents and heart valves.
This combination of state-of-the-art hardware and software makes it possible to complete the devices’ final inspection automatically and with a single tool.
2020
Sensofar Metrology launches its first Large Area 3D optical Metrology System: S wide
A high-performance non-contact 3D optical large area metrology system designed for micro-scale measurement, with advanced inspection and analysis capabilities, designed to rapidly measure large sample areas up to 300 x 300 mm (11.8 x 11.8 in) in just one click.
Sensofar achieves the Great Place to Work certification
2019
Sensofar Metrology announces the membership to the UK Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC)
Having interests in pursuing advanced manufacturing and surface metrology, Sensofar and the MTC will be working closely together to innovate future technologies alongside industry and academia.
The release of the 5th generation of the S neox, Engineered for speed
A high-performance non-contact 3D optical profiler designed as a QA/QC and RD solution
Complete and fast 3D measurement solution release
This system enables automated 3D surface measurements at defined positions (perspectives) that combine to create complete 3D volumetric measurements
2018
New Appointments at
Sensofar Metrology
- Prof. Ferran Laguarta – Honorary President of Sensofar Metrology & CEO of Sensofar Medical
- Dr. Roger Artigas – President and R&D Manager of Sensofar Metrology
- Mr. Marc Canales – CEO of Sensofar Metrology & General Manager of Sensofar Metrology and Sensofar Medical
- Dr. Cristina Cadevall – VP of Software and Board Secretary & Software Manager of Sensofar Metrology
New sales offices openings in Germany and USA
Mr. Jakob Mallmann will be a Product Specialist in the Sales area in German and Austrian territories, strengthening our market there.
Sensofar has been active in the USA since the company’s founding. This opening in Newington, CT, reinforces our existing distributor network nationwide and forms a solid base to continue growing worldwide.
2017
New Confocal technology for 3D surface metrology: Confocal Fusion and Continuous Confocal. Sensofar Medical has completed the distribution network signing agreements in strategic territories. First sales to global stent manufacture. Sensofar Medical receives ISO 9001:2015 certification from SGS.
2016
Sensofar Metrology has released a new high-speed non-contact 3D surface sensor – the S onix. GF Machining Solutions and Sensofar Metrology have agreed to a new strategic partnership.
2015
Sensofar ASIA is founded. Launch of S mart, 3D optical sensor for in-line applications.
2015
Sensofar Medical launches its first product Q six, a system for assisted stent inspection.
2014
Launch of DCM8, OEM system designed for Leica. Launch of Fx neox, non-contact optical profiler for forensics applications. New CEO at Sensofar Metrology, former CEO to focus on SensofarMedical. Opening new potential markets in Russia, Australia and Brazil. Sensofar Metrology participated in the MIDEMMA and DIGIPRINT project as an industrial partner.
2013
The Catalonia’s President Artur Mas visits Sensofar as a leading Catalan company with international projection. Launch of S neox, the 4th generation of 3D optical profilers. Sensofar USA opens Analysis Lab.
2012
Sensofar Medical is founded as a new division of Sensofar Group. From now on Sensofar Group is the umbrella for both Metrology and Medical divisions.
2012
Opening on the brand new HQ, with 800 m2, located in the Scientific and Technological Park of Terrassa.
2011
New Sensofar HQ building starts construction. Launch of PLu apex, a new non-contact profiler for aspherical and freeform optics. Congratulations – 10 years of Sensofar!
2010
Sensofar USA LLC is founded to serve the Americas. Sensofar becomes a founding member of the SECPhO.
2009
Launch of PLu neox, a new optical 3D profiler, able to outperform all existing 3D microscopes. Launch of DCM3D, first OEM product for Leica Microsystems. Technological partnership with Promicron in Germany for integrating Sensofar’s products in customized projects.
2008
Technological partnership with Leica Microsystems supplying Europe with technology and component systems to complement Leica’s industrial line of 3D metrology instruments. A worldwide supplier of Thin Film metrology. Technological partnership with Mikropack. Leading LED manufacturing metrology market.
2007
Launch of the PLu 4300, oriented to High-Resolution Thin Film and 3D applications. Expanding activities to Biotechnology applications.
2006
SENSOFAR JAPAN founded. First OEM contracts in Semiconductor Industry. Launch of the PLu PC, focused on IC–Packaging applications. Innovation Award of Chamber of Commerce and Industry ofTerrassa (Cambra de Comerç i Indústria de Terrassa).
2005
Winner of the Photonics of Circle of Excellence Award for the PLu 2300 in recognition of Excellence, Innovation and Achievement in the Photonics technology. Launch of the PLu 1300: Portable Optical Profiler (mainly focused in printing roll industry). Technology agreement with Digital Surf for the SensoMAP analysis software.
2004
Launch of the PLu 2300 (with Proprietary Dual Core Technology: Confocal and Interferometry profiler techniques in a single system). Technological partnership with 4DD for microdisplay integration.
2003
Consolidation of Sensofar’s International Sales network.
2002
Opening new potential markets in Europe, Asia, and US. First customers in strategic segments.
2001
SENSOFAR-TECH, SL founded in Terrassa as Spin-off company from CD6 (Centre for Sensors, Instrument and Systems Development of the Technical University of Catalonia, UPC). Launch of first PLu series: Confocal Optical Profilers.
