Xylem's Sentec brand history
Founded in 1997 in Cambridge, a UK technology hub, Xylem's Sentec brand was born out of a passion for transformational technology. From humble beginnings, we have grown into a leading technology and product development consultancy, working at the intersection of science and engineering to solve complex challenges and bring breakthrough products to life.
Over the past decades, we have partnered with over 100 organisations to develop intelligent, future-ready technologies, including startups, global brands, and industry disruptors. Working alongside our clients to navigate emerging market trends and leverage new technologies, we have help shape the next generation of sustainable, connected technologies.
Along the way we have spun out successful ventures and licensed pioneering IP. Sentec technology can be found inside more than 40 million installed products. This track record resulted in acquisition – by Sensus in 2015, followed in 2016 by Xylem, a global leader in water technology. Now, as part of Xylem’s Enterprise Innovation team, Sentec continues to offer technology consultancy services, helping our clients to bring innovative solutions to market, solving critical challenges in water, energy and beyond.
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The Sentec team
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Innovation in the heart of Cambridge
Our facilities
Our team is based in the historic Radio House, right in the heart of Cambridge—one of the UK’s leading hubs for innovation and technology.
Sentec’s fully equipped development lab supports rapid prototyping and comprehensive product qualification testing. Our facilities include an EMC (electromagnetic compatibility) pre-compliance lab, flow testing rigs, power electronics development and testing stations, precision measurement and analysis equipment, and environmental test chambers. This state-of-the-art setup enables us to carry out extensive in-house testing, helping us identify and resolve issues early - keeping projects on track and reducing time to market.
We use design and simulation tools, and rapid prototyping to accelerate your product development. By testing, refining, and optimizing concepts virtually supported by testing in our lab, We reduce cost and effectively mitigate risks early in the process.