Canatu starts mass production of sensors
The Finnish company has also begun supplying a global technology leader with sensors for electronic device protection.
Canatu has started mass production and begun deliveries of sensors for electronic device protection to a global technology leader. "Delivering the sensors demonstrates the versatility of Canatu carbon nanotubes, highlighting their potential in specialised applications beyond the company’s current focus areas," says the company.
Canatu’s sensor is designed to detect unauthorised physical interference in systems that store or process sensitive information. These devices play a critical role in protecting data and maintaining system integrity. Utilising advanced technology, the sensor continuously monitors for physical interference. The device is connected to electronics that continuously monitor and respond to safeguard information. The product stands out for its unique combination of robustness and sensitivity, making it suitable for specialised applications.
The product supply agreement with a global technology leader includes deliveries scheduled from April 2025 to the third quarter of 2026, with corresponding revenue expected to be recognised over the same period. In line with Canatu’s disclosure policy, the agreement is considered of small (under €1 million) commercial value.
"This is an excellent example of the versatility of our carbon nanotubes, and how they can be tailored to meet highly specific and technically advanced needs. It also highlights the potential of our technology in new industries," says Juha Kokkonen, CEO of Canatu.
This collaboration showcases Canatu’s potential to serve emerging and demanding applications, underlining the adaptability of its CNT technology. Although the current supply is industry-specific and not part of the company’s long-term strategic focus, the project illustrates the breadth of use cases supported by the company’s materials and engineering expertise.
About Canatu
Canatu is a fast-growing deep technology company creating advanced carbon nanotubes (Canatu CNTs), related products and manufacturing equipment for the semiconductor, automotive and medical diagnostics industries. Canatu’s versatile platform technology has broad potential applications. Its current core includes CNT membranes for extreme ultraviolet (EUV) processes in the semiconductor industry, enabling the manufacturing of the most advanced chips, as well as film heaters for advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) in the automotive industry. Additionally, electrochemical sensors for medical diagnostics are in the development phase. Canatu’s patented CNT reactors and Dry Deposition method yield clean and pristine CNTs. The company operates through two business models: selling CNT products directly, as well as selling CNT reactors and licensing the related technology, so that customers can produce CNT products under a limited license.
Headquartered in Finland, Canatu also operates in the US, Japan and Taiwan. Founded in 2004 as a spin-off from Aalto University’s Nanomaterials Group, Canatu currently has around 130 employees representing over 30 nationalities, with 20% holding or pursuing doctorates.
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Caption: Canatu is headquartered in Vantaa, Finland. (Image: Canatu)