Sentec
For over 25 years, we have delivered innovative, impactful designs that cut development time and boost market position.
Sentec is a leading technology and product development partner, transforming bold ideas into market-ready innovations across water, energy, and industry. With expertise in advanced sensors, ultra-low power devices, industrial IoT, and predictive analytics, we offer end-to-end consultancy from strategy to commercialization. As part of Xylem, we unite deep technical insight with global reach to help shape a more intelligent and sustainable future.
Technical focus area
We offer deep technical capabilities across a range of disciplines:
-
Metrology & Precision Measurement
Developing accurate, reliable systems for sensing and data capture
-
Sensing & Instrumentation
Creating novel sensor technologies for a variety of environments and use cases
-
Power Electronics
Designing energy-efficient, high-performance systems for modern devices and infrastructure
-
Edge Computing
Enabling real-time, localised processing in connected systems to reduce latency and power use
-
Data Analysis & Algorithms
Turning raw data into actionable insights by leveraging our deep understanding of underlying principles
-
Internet of Things (IoT)
Building robust, scalable solutions that connect devices and unlock new value from data
-
Ultra-low-power
long-life, battery powered devices or energy harvesting systems with optimised embedded firmware
-
Fundamental science
A scientific approach to de-risking, trobleshooting and validation of technical solutions
Areas we work in
-
Agri-tech precision farming
Tranforming chemical application with precision flow sensing for sustainable, profitable farming
-
Distribution grid management
1MW demonstrator of a new technology for enhancing grid capacity and stability
-
Fault location on distribution grid
Reducing maintenance costs and timescales by locating network faults with real-time monitoring, edge detection and cloud analytics
-
Technology for sustainable energy
Supporting product roadmap definition via landscaping of monitoring technologies to boost client’s portfolio in sustainable energy solutions
About Xylem's Sentec brand
Founded in 1997 in Cambridge, UK, Xylem's Sentec brand was born out of a passion for turning bold ideas into transformative technologies. From humble beginnings, we have grown into a leading innovation and technology consultancy, working at the intersection of science and engineering to solve complex challenges and bring breakthrough products to life.
The numbers
-
100+ customers
We have helped over 100 companies to develop business transforming products
-
> 40m products in the field
Over 40m products in the field based on IP generated at Sentec
-
>$2.5b revenue
Over $2.5b of revenue generated for our customers and licensees
Let’s Innovate Together
Reach out to us to find out how the Sentec team can partner with your business.