FLEXOO (Heidelberg, Germany), a specialist in end-to-end solutions for smart sensors and volume manufacturer of printed electronics, announces a strategic partnership with Tekscan (Norwood, MA, USA), a leader in tactile pressure sensing solutions. This collaboration represents a major step forward in advancing printed sensor technology, expanding market reach, and enhancing the capabilities available to industries such as Energy, Automotive, and Electronics to name a few.
Through this partnership, FLEXOO will gain new opportunities to bring their expertise to a broader audience, contributing their strengths in advanced manufacturing. Tekscan will further strengthen its portfolio of high-quality, trusted solutions by integrating additional capabilities that improve performance and expand application possibilities. Together, the companies will create a more complete and compelling offering that benefits both existing and new customers.
Pushing the boundaries of flexible sensor technology
FLEXOO CEO Michael Kröger explains, “For decades, engineers worldwide have trusted Tekscan as the go-to name in tactile sensing. At FLEXOO, we are pushing the boundaries of flexible sensor technology, going beyond tactile applications into other applications and mass-producible solutions. This partnership is an exciting step forward: by integrating FLEXOO’s technology into Tekscan’s trusted test and measurement solutions, we are expanding the range of sensing capabilities to customers – all through familiar and proven interfaces. Moreover, for those looking to transition from testing to full-scale product integration, this collaboration provides a streamlined path with increased scalability and efficiency.”
This collaboration will focus on integration with existing technologies and expansion into new applications. By leveraging the strengths of both organisations, FLEXOO and Tekscan aim to deliver groundbreaking solutions that help customers needing thin-film sensing solutions achieve greater efficiency and insights to improve the performance of their products.
Essential to driving the sensor industry forward
“Partnerships like this are essential to driving the sensor industry forward,” said John Jutila, Tekscan CEO. “By combining our deep expertise in pressure sensing with FLEXOO’s capabilities, we can provide customers with solutions that are not only innovative but also practical, scalable, and ready to meet volume manufacturing demands.”
Tekscan Chief Technology Officer Rob Podoloff will officially announce this partnership at the upcoming LOPEC Conference, reinforcing its significance within the printed electronics industry.
Caption: John Jutila, CEO of Tekscan, and Michael Kröger, CEO of FLEXOO, sign the cooperation agreement