1 material + 1 sensor = 3 applications
Nanomade develops and manufactures highly sensitive, ultra-thin, flexible and customisable deformation sensors. Our revolutionary sensors are applied in three key areas, offering unprecedented potential in all industrial sectors, including the performance demanding automotive and aerospace industries.
Force & Touch
Transformation of any surface into an interactive interface by detecting both force and touch, revolutionising interaction with everyday objects.
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Detection of micro-deformations of the human body for real-time monitoring of vital signs, offering potential for remote medical monitoring and connected healthcare.
Learn MoreStructure Monitoring
Deformations and impacts detection on various structures and materials, crucial for industries where reliability, accuracy, and safety are paramount.
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Use our technology to design your products
Nanomade’s technology is conceived and designed for easy integration into any production process. Our team is there to support you in creating innovative usages.
Applicable in all industries
Nanomade sensors are designed with adaptability in mind, making them suitable for a wide range of industries. Whether in automotive, healthcare, or beyond, our technology offers tailored solutions to meet the unique requirements of each sector, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
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Compatible with all materials
Nanomade sensors are compatible with any and all materials, offering adaptability across various surfaces. Whether it’s metal, plastic, wood, or fabric, our technology seamlessly integrates to provide reliable and precise measurements in any material environment.
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Wood
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Carbon Fiber
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Customer testimonials
The vision we shared when EyeLights was founded in 2016 is becoming a reality. Thanks to this partnership with Nanomade, we revolutionized the in-car experience and demonstrated our new vision of the cockpit of the future, defined by natural interactions, at the CES 2024.
Romain Duflot
CEO of Eyelights
In order to measure the pressure exerted by catheters, we were required to instrument artificial hearts. Nanomade designed custom sensor strips to cover the 3D surface, made possible by the flexibility and waterproof nature of the sensor itself.
Rémi Dubois, PhD
Co-head of the Connected Health Centre at IHU LIRYC
Heart rhythm disease Institute
Nanomade’s sensors have allowed us to enhance the ergonomics of our tools in ways that were previously unachievable, while still ensuring high accuracy in our force measurements.
Their adaptability and compact size make it possible for us to incorporate them into our product designs in ways that would have been unthinkable without them.
Maxime Térémetz
Co-founder & Chief Science Officer of Dextrain
It’s a pleasure to work with the Nanomade team. Responsiveness and professionalism are the hallmarks of all our dealings.
François BOLLIER
Product Innovation Leader at Novares
At JordiLight, we’ve always been at the forefront of incorporating innovative technologies into our products to enhance user experiences and functionalities. Partnering with Nanomade has been a transformative step in achieving this goal. Their touch sensor technology has allowed us to turn ordinary surfaces into dynamic, interactive zones, significantly enhancing our product’s intuitiveness and user engagement. We’re immensely grateful to Nanomade for their exceptional technology and support, which has enabled us to continue pioneering in our field and exceed our customers’ expectations. A big thank you to the entire Nanomade team for being such an incredible partner in our journey to illuminate the future of adventure and work.
Robert Y. Haddad
CEO & Founder of JordiLight
A responsive team that can adapt to very specific needs. A high-level, pedagogical engineering team that helps its customers to progress.
Guillaume Neau, Ph.D.
CSO at Ekoscan Integrity Group
Nanomade is an efficient team to work with, committed to the goal of their clients projects. The huge sensibility of their strain sensor allows infinite uses in SHM for aerospace industry.
Guillaume Daudon
CEO of Otonomy Aviation
Thanks to the finesse and flexibility of Nanomade sensors, we can instrument complex tactile surfaces in a constrained environment using the force of pressure, with exceptional sensitivity.
Micheal Nahmiyace
Innovation & Business development at Safran
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FAQ
What is Nanomade technology?
Nanomade develops ultra-sensitive deformation sensors that can turn every material into smart and interactive surfaces. The technology can detect micro-deformations, pressure, gestures, and mechanical variations on any shapes and on a wide range of surfaces.
What is the principle behind Nanomade technology?
Nanomade technology is based on quantum physics properties, particularly the tunneling effect at atomic level. This principle enables a very high level of sensitivity to deformation, which is difficult to achieve with conventional sensing technologies.
Which materials can be made interactive?
Nanomade technology can be integrated beneath many different materials, including metal, plastic, wood, leather, glass, and other surfaces. It enables to make objects interactive without compromising design or reliability.
How is Nanomade different from standard capacitive technology?
Unlike traditional capacitive technology (which is limited to proximity or contact detection and fails with metallic surfaces, gloves, or humidity), Nanomade’s technology measures material micro-deformation. This allows our sensors to work seamlessly with any material, even when using gloves or in humid environments. Furthermore, Nanomade sensors detect the exact level of applied force. When combined with haptic feedback, this enables a much more natural user experience: the haptic response is directly proportional to the force applied, whereas capacitive technology is restricted to a simple binary (on/off) trigger.
How sensitive are Nanomade sensors?
Nanomade sensors are designed to detect micro deformation (down 0.001%). Compared with standard strain gauge it is 75 times more sensitive.
What types of gestures can be detected?
Depending on the application, the technology can detect different interactions such as press, tap, long press, swipe, jog, slider control, wear detection and pattern on any type of material.
What are Nanomade’s main application markets?
Nanomade focuses on three main application markets: Human-Machine Interfaces, also known as HMI; health monitoring and robotics.
Does the technology work with gloves?
Yes, Nanomade’s technology works with gloves, exposure to humidity, and dusty environments which is a possible advantage for HMI applications. This is especially relevant for automotive, industrial, and outdoor use cases.
Is Nanomade technology ready for volume production?
Yes. Nanomade has a 500 m² laboratory and production line, with capabilities in sensitive ink production, sensor design, prototyping, mechanical testing, and environmental testing.
How does a project with Nanomade typically work?
A project generally follows three steps:
- Evaluation with standard sensors or a development kit,
- Proof of concept with customized sensor design (typically lasts around three months),
- Industrialization and go-to-market.
