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This section provides an overview for digital pressure sensors as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 23 digital pressure sensor manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked digital pressure sensor companies as of December, 2024: 1.SensorsONE Ltd., 2.Spire Metering Technology, 3.RainWise.
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A digital pressure sensor is a device that digitally displays the pressure inside a pipe.
This display method has the advantage of reducing the risk of misreading and can be used in dark locations. Digital pressure sensors measure pressure by means of an internal piezoelectric element. Therefore, measurement can be made without directly touching the fluid flowing in the piping.
The sensor used should be changed according to the type of fluid. They are divided into those for liquids, gases, flammable fluids, and so on. In addition, since the sensor is fixed to the piping, attention must be paid to the diameter of the piping.
While digital pressure sensors are rarely used in the average home, they are used very extensively in industry. In industrial facilities and plants, fluids (e.g., water or oil) are moved through pipes to various devices. A certain force is required to pump the fluid, and this force creates a pressure above atmospheric pressure.
Theoretically, if the same force is applied to the same fluid, the resulting pressure should be the same. However, equipment failure or deteriorating piping can result in pressures that differ from expected pressures.
By detecting and recording these unexpected changes in pressure, digital pressure sensors play an important role in detecting problems at an early stage and contributing to quality control.
Digital pressure sensors measure pressure when a force is applied to the piezoelectric element contained in the sensor. When pressure is applied, an electric current corresponding to the force is generated, which is processed and displayed as an electrical signal. A typical example of a piezoelectric element is a semiconductor. A semiconductor is a substance that conducts electricity under certain conditions.
Unlike insulators and conductors, the timing of electricity flow can be freely changed by manipulation. The most commonly used material is silicon. A flexible membrane (diaphragm) is attached to a silicon substrate. When pressure is applied, the diaphragm bends, and the silicon substrate bends along with it.
The force causes a piezoelectric effect that changes the state of charge in the substrate, resulting in a voltage. Since the intensity of the current flow changes with the voltage, it is possible to measure how much pressure is applied.
There are also other types that attach a resistive bridge to the diaphragm and measure the amount of strain on the diaphragm as a voltage change. When using the amount of strain, a metal diaphragm is used, and stainless steel is mainly used.
Digital pressure sensors are classified into a wide variety of types according to their application, sensitivity, shape, and scaling range. The major types are listed below.
Absolute pressure sensors can measure pressure with respect to a vacuum. Generally, atmospheric pressure is considered to be one atmosphere, but this type of sensor is based on absolute zero.
This sensor is mainly used for weather forecasting, altimeters, and cleaning equipment.
Gauge pressure sensors can measure pressure with respect to the current atmospheric pressure. In other words, these sensors can read relative pressure changes. These sensors are used for tire pressure measurement in automobiles, air conditioner pressure management, etc.
Differential pressure sensors can measure the pressure difference between two pressure sources. These sensors are primarily used to detect clogged filters or to monitor liquid flow.
Shielded pressure sensors can set a specific reference pressure and measure the pressure relative to that pressure. They are primarily used for telemetry and data logging.
When selecting a digital pressure sensor, many factors should be considered, including the operating environment, fluid of interest, measurement range, and accuracy.
Sensors can be affected by environmental conditions such as high or low temperature, humidity, and vibration. Therefore, it is important to carefully consider the operating environment when selecting a sensor.
The appropriate sensor depends on the type of liquid or gas. Especially when handling corrosive liquids or food, it is necessary to check the resistance of the sensor to the target substance.
The measuring range and accuracy of the sensor are also important selection criteria. It is important to confirm how accurately the sensor can measure within the desired pressure range.
Ease of installation and operation of the sensor is also important. The appropriate interface and installation method must be selected in consideration of the location of the sensor and the skill level of the person using the sensor.
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Setra Systems is a manufacturer and supplier of sensing solutions, founded in 1967 and headquartered in Massachusetts, USA. The company's product portfolio includes various sensors and instruments, such as differential pressure sensors, absolute pressure sensors, relative pressure sensors, and more. These sensors find applications in HVAC, medical, industrial automation, and aerospace industries. The company also provides custom sensor solutions tailored to the specific requirements of its customers. The company offers technical support to help customers select suitable sensors for particular applications.
HITEC Sensor Developments is a manufacturer and supplier of precision measurement and control solutions, established in 1971 and headquartered in Littleton, Massachusetts. The company offers a diverse range of products tailored for precision measurement and control, such as custom load cells designed to measure forces in unique applications, force sensors for accurate force measurement, torque sensors for measuring rotational forces, pressure transducers for monitoring fluid pressures, and specialized instrumentation for data acquisition and analysis. These products find wide application in industries such as aerospace, automotive, medical, and industrial automation.
Interface, Inc., based in Arizona, and established in 1968, is a manufacturer of load cells and a provider of force measurement solutions. Beside load cells, the company also produces torque transducers, multi-axis sensors, and other instrumentation. These products are great solutions for aerospace, automotive, factory automation, energy, medical, and other industries. Besides offering products, It offers repair services and calibration on load cells and other force measurement devices. The company received the 2019 Manufacturer of the Year and 20 Promising Energy Tech Solutions Providers 2020. It becomes the supplier for Fortune 100 companies such as Boeing, Airbus, NASA, Ford, and others.
TECAT Performance Systems LLC, established in 2014 and headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States, is a developer and manufacturer of commercial wireless sensor systems. The company's products include the WISER 4000, which has the ability to measure 3-axis acceleration, barometric pressure, and ambient temperature, and the WISER 8000 dual strain measurement and monitoring system that can measure both thrust and torque loads simultaneously. It also provides a base OEM platform with optional measurement parameters for easy client customization. Its products are used in beam oil pumping units, motorsport vehicles, and downhole drilling.
OMEGA Engineering Inc., founded in Norwalk, CT, in 1962 is a manufacturer of products used to measure temperature and humidity, flow and level, and pressure. The company's product portfolio includes thermocouple probes and assemblies, pressure gauges and switches, and air velocity measurement systems, wireless systems and portable optic sensors. The company serves markets including Automotive and Electric Vehicles, Renewable Energy and Energy Storage and Electronics and IT Infrastructure. The company also offers customer services that include support, custom research projects and customized services.
CS INSTRUMENTS USA is based in Bluffton, South Carolina, and is the American subsidiary of CS INSTRUMENTS headquartered in Tannheim, Germany. CS INSTRUMENTS was established in 2002 is a manufacturer and distributor of compressed air technology and related products, generally used in industrial and manufacturing settings. CS product lines encompass a complete compressed air monitoring system with individual segments including dew point, compressed air quality, leak detection, chart recording, and software. Many of these components can be used in other capacities, such as flow measurement devices in underwater settings such as marine or water treatment industries.
ZETLAB Company, founded in 1992, is a Russian-based manufacturer of control and measuring systems used in metallurgy & mechanical engineering, metrological laboratories, and manufacturing enterprises including aviation, automotive, consumer, and food industries. Its portfolio includes sensors, measuring products, turnkey systems, and digital sensors. The ZETSENSOR line digital devices include digital inclinometers, strain gauges, and seismic, temperature & pressure sensors. The company supplies turnkey data measurement, measurement control, and test control systems for seismic & leak detection, and seismic impact control. The company's ANALIZ, TENZO, SEISMO, VIBRO, and ZETVIEW software enable spectral analysis, electrical parameters measurements, & generation, recording, and representation of signals.
Nihon Pisco Co. Ltd., founded in 1976 and based in Nagano, Japan, is a manufacturer and distributor of pneumatic equipment and is ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified. The company stocks various products like valves, actuators, and vacuum accessories used in several industries, including semiconductor, medicine, and rechargeable battery. The company started selling push-in fitting for pneumatic piping in 1977 and launched the industry’s first push-in fitting built-in type speed controller in 1981. In 1993, it launched a few products, including a quick exhaust valve, a digital pressure sensor, and a vacuum generator with a digital pressure sensor.
SensorsONE Ltd., founded in the UK, in 2006 is a manufacturer of measurement instruments and sensors. The company’s product portfolio includes temperature sensors, pressure sensors, proximity sensors that detect the presence or absence of objects without direct contact, level sensors that enable precise monitoring of liquid levels in tanks and containers and motion sensors that detect movement and acceleration. The company serves industries such as Oil and Gas, Aerospace and Defense, Automotive and Transportation, Construction, and Power Generation.
HOPE Microelectronics CO., Ltd., founded in 2004 in Shenzhen, China, specializes as a manufacturer and supplier of wireless radio frequency solutions. The company make products Sub-1GHz Transmitter IC, Encode Remote IC, SoC Remote IC, Sub-1GHz Receiver IC, Sub-1GHz Transceiver IC, BLE RF IC, Decode Remote IC. As a player in the wireless tech sector, HOPE Microelectronics manufactures and supplies RF components, serving diverse industries. Other than chips, they are also into sensors and modules. The company serves significantly in the technology landscape.
SMC corporation was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. SMC Corporation manufactures and sells automatic control equipment and filtration equipment. SMC has production facilities in 30 countries, technical development centers in Japan, the United States, Europe, and China, and sales offices, globally. SMC product lines divided by them include filter replacements, condensation prevention, heat resistance, thermos-chilling, and others. SMC provides a video library as well as product selection guide to assist customers in finding solutions and optimizing product efficiency.
CKD Corporation, established in 1943 under the name of Japan Aircraft Electric Co., Ltd., is a Japanese manufacturer of automation machinery and manufacturing components, headquartered in Komaki, Aichi. Their diverse portfolio includes pneumatic and fluid control components, fine system components, drive components, and labor-saving components. The company has also developed various types of automation machinery, such as transparent object inspection systems, pharmaceutical products packaging machines, and more. These products find applications in various industries, for example their automated food packaging systems are designed for maintaining food quality and hygienic conditions. Their fluid control components are used in the solar cell manufacturing process.
Nagano Keiki Co Ltd is a company founded in the year 1896 and based in Tokyo, Japan as a manufacturer and supplier of pressure and temperature sensors. Their product portfolio includes digital pressure gauges, pressure and temperature sensors, and digital panel meters in different models. The company also provides effective solutions with calibration and maintenance. The products are used in multiple industries which include automobile, construction, machinery, semiconductors, marine, aeronautical, medical, gas, and energy.
Spire Metering Technology, established in 2006 and headquartered in New Jersey, USA, is a manufacturer of flow measurement and energy metering products. The company’s products include portable ultrasonic flowmeters, wall-mount ultrasonic flowmeters, and ultrasonic water meters for residential and commercial/industrial use. It offers BTU measurement meters such as the TP10 and 280T, electrical power meters such as the 101E and 103E, and magnetic flowmeters including the MAG 888-DC and MAG888. The company also provides telephone troubleshooting, installation assistance, and NIST traceable calibration services. Its products are used in water and wastewater management, building automation, and pulp and paper manufacturing industries.
HydroLynx Systems, Inc. is a manufacturer of real-time data telemetry systems established in 1995 and is based in West Sacramento, California, USA. The company specializes in products for flood warning and hydrological monitoring applications. These products include telemetry equipment such as transmitters and data loggers, optical and tipping bucket type rain gauges, and field equipment such as mounts and solar panels. The company’s products are commonly used by clients in the environmental protection and meteorology sectors.
RainWise, founded in 1974 and headquartered in Boothwyn, USA, is a manufacturer of meteorological equipment. The company provides professional-grade meteorological equipment for industries ranging from agriculture, engineering, and technology to gather weather data. Its product range includes professional weather stations, solar sensors, rain gauges, and more for commercial and industrial markets. It also offers related software products providing monitoring solutions for weather enthusiasts, municipalities, and the federal government. The company complies with many safety and quality standards, including RoHS, REACH and Conflict Minerals Regulation.
Technoton, established in 2000 and based in Minsk, Belarus, is a manufacturer of automotive telematics and GPS tracking systems. The company produces products such as fuel level sensors, fuel and liquid flowmeters, contactless readers, telematics gateway, and axle load sensors. Besides this, it manufactures vehicle electronics for fuel monitoring and operating parameter analysis on highway trucks, commercial vehicles, diesel trains, tractors, and other construction and agricultural equipment. The company offers solutions for stationary units such as boilers, burners, diesel generators, and fuel storages and follows ISO 9001: 2015 standards to test the products for quality purposes.
Omron Corporation, started in 1933 and headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, is a manufacturer of automation components, equipment, and systems, and it developed the first contactless proximity switch in 1960. It has four domains, including industrial automation, electronic components, healthcare, and social systems, and it provides products and services in around 120 countries and regions. Some of its products include microsensing devices, access control systems, industrial robots, surveillance cameras, and blood pressure monitors. In 1971, it developed the first online cash machine, and in 1972, it established Japan’s first welfare factory.
Uniflex-Hydraulik GmbH, established in 1972 and located in Karben, Germany, is a manufacturer and supplier of industrial machines. The company’s product line includes hydraulic crimpers, service crimpers, production crimpers, special machines, and calibrating tools for automotive applications. It also provides peripheral equipment such as cutting machines, hose skiving machines, and marking machines. It operates globally with subsidiaries in the USA, Europe, China, and Africa, offering solutions like the uniflex wireless management system, uniflex paperless management system, and repair services.
FMS Technology, established in 1994 and based in Singapore, is a provider of industrial automation solutions. The company’s comprehensive portfolio includes industrial visual apparatus, robotics, and motion control solutions for diverse sectors such as electronics, automotive, and pharmaceuticals. FMS Technology succeeds in delivering cutting-edge technologies to optimize manufacturing processes, enhance product quality, and increase operational efficiency. The company empowers industries to meet the challenges of modern production demands. Additionally, their devotion to customer success is backed by a team of experts, ensuring seamless integration and great support for clients worldwide.
Campbell Scientific Inc., established in 1974 and headquartered in Logan, Utah, is a designer and manufacturer of measurement, data acquisition systems, and data loggers. The company sells sensors, measurement devices, and OEM products for water, weather, and soil applications. It also provides software for several purposes, including communication between data loggers and supporting data logger programming. It is ISO 14001, ISO 9001, and ISO 27001 certified, and it marketed its first product, named the CA-9 Path-Averaging Laser Anemometer, in 1974. It introduced its first data acquisition system, the CR5 Digital Recorder, in 1975.
Emhiser Micro-Tech was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Nevada, United States, as a supplier of ceramic resonator VCOs designed for narrow-band applications with very low phase noise. EMT persistently challenges the conventional practices linked to commercial VCO producers by creating, manufacturing, and promoting a product that ensures comprehensive quality, dependability, and customer contentment. The organization acknowledges the challenges inherent in the customer experience and is engrossed in delivering customer service, fostering loyalty, and offering a dependable product.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SensorsONE Ltd. |
14.3%
|
| 2 | NAGANO KEIKI CO., LTD. |
7.1%
|
| 3 | CS INSTRUMENTS USA INC. |
7.1%
|
| 4 | CKD |
7.1%
|
| 5 | SMC Corporation. |
7.1%
|
| 6 | Spire Metering Technology |
4.8%
|
| 7 | RainWise |
4.8%
|
| 8 | HydroLynx Systems, Inc. |
4.8%
|
| 9 | UNIFLEX-Hydraulik GmbH |
4.8%
|
| 10 | Shenzhen Hope Microelectronics Co., Ltd. |
4.8%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the digital pressure sensor page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
United States of America
|
6 | 40.0% |
|
Japan
|
4 | 26.7% |
|
Russia
|
1 | 6.7% |
|
United Kingdom
|
1 | 6.7% |
|
China
|
1 | 6.7% |
|
Germany
|
1 | 6.7% |
|
Switzerland
|
1 | 6.7% |
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