Sensapex
Ultraprecise piezo micromanipulators, automated microscope stages and pressure controllers (uMp/uMs/uMc) for electrophysiology and neuroscience imaging. Founded 2008 to commercialise micropositioning technology from the founder's lab at the University of Oulu; all products patented and manufactured in-house in Oulu, 800+ customers in 40+ countries. Acquired by PiezoMotor (now Acuvi AB, Uppsala) in 2021 but still operates as its own brand.
The row
- Stage
- In market — Product is being sold
- Location
- Oulu
- Founded
- 2008
- Research origin
- Univ. of Oulu
- Business ID
- 2188423-9 · Finnish trade register
- Funding
- Exit (PiezoMotor/Acuvi 2021, €13.6M)
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