Sensoteq Kappa X and Analytix

Sensoteq is a wireless industrial sensing company founded in 2016 by Alan McCall and Idir Boudaoud and based in Belfast, Northern Ireland. It targets reliability and maintenance teams that need remote machine health data without manual rounds.

The range includes the Kappa X, Tau E and Chi wireless sensors, a gateway and the Analytix cloud platform for real-time analytics. An OnSite app supports installation, and a data science team offers help with analytics. Partners include RMS, Ludeca and the Vibration Institute.

• Kappa X sensor: compact 25 mm wireless vibration sensor with replaceable battery.
• Tau E and Chi sensors: additional wireless sensing options for different machine types.
• Analytix platform: cloud analytics with real-time machine health data.
• Gateway connectivity: collects sensor data and forwards it to the cloud.
• OnSite app: guides installation and setup of sensors.
• Data science support: expert team helps accelerate analytics.

A cement or power plant can fit sensors on fans and pumps to catch bearing faults early. A chemical plant can monitor critical pumps remotely. A reliability service company can resell the sensors with its own vibration analysis.

The site cites 50K+ measuring points, 5K+ industrial applications and service in 50 countries. A customer testimonial notes high-frequency fault detection up to 10 kHz with data collected every minute. Published case studies describe early detection of failures on fans, pumps and power plant equipment.

Small, battery-powered wireless vibration sensors let plants extend monitoring beyond critical assets to general-purpose rotating equipment. Vietnamese factories with many pumps, fans and motors can use this approach through local reliability service partners instead of building in-house vibration teams.

Founded 2016 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The site lists 6 industry awards and partner logos including RMS, Ludeca and the Vibration Institute. The Kappa X was launched jointly with RMS, reported in May 2022.