Knitronix Srl

Knitronix produces distributed sensors based on smart fabrics and fiber optics, capable of detecting tactile pressure, temperature, water/humidity and strain.

Based based in Catania, Italy, Knitronix Srl works in new materials & packaging.

Profile

"Knitronix Srl is an Italian startup specializing in advanced manufacturing and deeptech, with a focus on developing distributed sensors using smart fabrics and fiber optics. By leveraging over 70 years of experience in textile machinery manufacturing, Knitronix produces innovative textile sensors capable of detecting tactile pressure, temperature, liquid presence, humidity, and deformation. With a unique approach that integrates conductive wires and fiber optics directly into the fabric structure, Knitronix's sensors eliminate the need for separate electronic components, resulting in cost-effective and easily deployable solutions for smart buildings, infrastructures, and industrial applications. The company holds two international patents, underscoring its commitment to innovation and technological advancement in the sensor industry. Knitronix aims to address the limitations of current sensor technologies by providing versatile and reliable sensor solutions for various markets, including smart buildings, pipelines, healthcare simulators, and industrial machinery."

Within the new materials & packaging space, the company focuses on its core offering rather than a broad product line.

Catania, Italy is where the company is located.

The company is listed at the Plug and Play accelerated startup stage of development.

Website: knitronix.com