SenSanna

SenSanna Incorporated offers specialized wireless sensor solutions engineered for harsh and demanding environments where conventional sensors fail. The company was established in late 2014, through a merger with Applied Sensor R&D Corporation, acquiring its proprietary technology. This strategic move was spearheaded by founder Jacqueline Hines, who serves as the company's CEO. Dr. Hines possesses over 25 years of experience in the field of passive wireless Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) sensor technology. Her extensive background includes a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Central Florida, a BS in Applied and Engineering Physics from Cornell University, and previous roles managing R&D at Sawtek Incorporated and serving as an Engineering Duty Officer in the U.S. Naval Reserves.

The core of SenSanna's business is the development and customization of wireless sensor systems for industrial and government clients. Its target markets include sectors like power distribution, manufacturing, aviation, and oil and gas. The company's business model centers on providing bespoke solutions to complex monitoring problems in extreme settings, from sub-sea locations to space. SenSanna generates revenue by creating these tailored sensor systems, which address specific client needs unmet by standard technology. The company operates on a venture capital-backed model and has secured funding through various rounds, including grants from the Department of Energy (DOE) and NASA, and investments from firms like Hivers & Strivers.

SenSanna's flagship offering is an end-to-end sensing platform built on its proprietary passive wireless SAW technology. A key feature of these sensors is that they require no batteries or direct power to operate, drawing energy wirelessly from a central reader or gateway. This allows for long-term deployment in inaccessible or extreme locations. The sensors can measure a wide array of parameters including temperature, voltage, current, strain, pressure, and chemical presence. They are designed to withstand conditions such as cryogenic temperatures, high pressure (up to 20,000 psi), and significant radiation. The platform includes the embedded SAW sensor modules (jigSAW), gateway readers that can communicate with up to 100 sensors, and a software visualization platform for data analysis.

Keywords: harsh environment sensors, wireless sensor solutions, Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW), Industrial IoT (IIoT), passive sensors, battery-less sensors, custom sensor systems, industrial monitoring, power grid monitoring, Jacqueline Hines, extreme environment technology, SAW RFID, asset monitoring, government sensor solutions, distributed wireless monitoring, non-powered sensors, remote sensing technology, infrastructure monitoring, advanced sensing, Department of Energy contractor