4T2 Sensors
Offers advanced fluid sensing technology.
| Date | Investors | Amount | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | investor investor | €0.0 | round |
* | £796k | Seed | |
| Total Funding | 000k | ||
4T2 Sensors is a fluid sensor designer and data analytics company founded in 2018 by Maxim Swinbourne and Dr. Alexander Smith in Birmingham, UK. Swinbourne, a mechanical and manufacturing engineer with experience in Formula 1 and aerospace, serves as CEO, while Dr. Smith, a physicist with a DPhil in Engineering Science from Oxford, is the CTO. The two met while working in Japan and later combined their expertise to develop the core technology behind 4T2 Sensors.
The company has developed and patented an inline fluid impedance sensor, called the 'Diemetric Sensor', that provides real-time analysis of fluids by measuring their electrical properties, specifically conductivity and capacitance. This technology can 'electrically fingerprint' a fluid, allowing for the precise identification of concentration, contamination, and mixtures. A key application is the optimization of Cleaning-In-Place (CIP) processes within the food and beverage industry, where their 'CIPSense' product has been shown to reduce cleaning time by an average of 20%, thereby decreasing water, chemical, and energy usage while increasing production uptime. The sensor's design features no moving parts, which reduces maintenance, and it can be integrated directly into existing industrial pipework.
4T2 Sensors serves industries including food and beverage, oil and gas, biofuels, and plant machinery. The company operates on a business-to-business model, providing its technology to industrial and academic partners to enhance fluid monitoring capabilities and optimize processes. It generates revenue through the sale of its sensor products and comprehensive maintenance contracts. The company has secured funding through multiple rounds, including a seed round in January 2025, from investors such as the West Midlands Co-Investment Fund, Waterpoint Lane, and Innovate UK, to support market expansion and obtain certifications for hazardous environments.
Keywords: fluid sensors, data analytics, impedance sensor, process optimization, clean-in-place, food and beverage, sustainable manufacturing, fluid monitoring, industrial automation, water reduction