Sensonor joins Safran Electronics & Defense
Safran completed its acquisition of Norwegian MEMS inertial-sensor specialist Sensonor.
Evidence notes
- Sensonor joined Safran Electronics & Defense following completion of the acquisition.
- The transaction expanded Safran's portfolio of MEMS gyroscopes and inertial systems.
- Safran identified civil, military and space attitude-measurement, stabilisation and orientation applications for the combined portfolio.
Company context
Sensonor, now Safran Sensing Technologies Norway, develops high-precision MEMS gyroscopes and inertial measurement units in Horten. The business traces its sensor technology to 1965 and became an independent specialist through a 2009 management buyout before joining Safran. Its compact inertial components support navigation, stabilisation and pointing in aerospace, defence, marine and other demanding autonomous platforms.