World Sensing
Founded 2008 · 130 employees on LinkedIn · 5 known investors
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Worldsensing builds wireless data acquisition hardware, including the G7 Vibrating Wire Data Logger, that connects vibrating wire and other geotechnical sensors to transmit measurements remotely. Its devices serve geotechnical, structural, and remote process monitoring applications such as mining, tunneling, and dam/embankment monitoring.
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Founders & leadership
World Sensing was founded in 2008 by Ignasi Vilajosana and Jordi Llosa.
Investors · 5
Company profile
researched Aug 2026Worldsensing (also referenced as World Sensing) supplies wireless monitoring systems that connect geotechnical, structural and environmental instrumentation to remote data platforms. Its portfolio spans edge devices for wireless data acquisition (vibrating wire, digital, analog and Piconode data loggers), wireless sensors (tiltmeters, laser tiltmeters, vibration meters and GNSS meters), core communications hardware (narrowband LoRa gateways and repeaters plus broadband Thread X3), and management software delivered as CMT (Connectivity Management Tool) in cloud and edge versions. Pre-packaged bundles include flood monitoring, early warning, weather kit and bridge strike systems.
Deployments are organised either as Single-net standalone private LoRa networks, in which data is retained in the gateway for operational independence, or as Multi-net configurations that manage multiple projects, tenants and networks through a single interface. Within a network, all gateways receive messages from every edge device in coverage, providing redundancy against gateway failure. Application areas cited by the company include geotechnical, geospatial, structural, environmental and remote process monitoring, serving mining, construction, civil infrastructure and transport customers. An early warning configuration combines tiltmeters with edge threshold analysis and real-time connectivity to Sensemetrics software, with alerts issued via SMS, email or mobile app and automated triggering of cameras, sirens and other control systems.
Business model
Worldsensing sells monitoring hardware (edge devices, wireless sensors, gateways and repeaters) together with the CMT management software platform, and complements product sales with services including project and installation support, customised product and application training, and device pre-configuration.
Traction
The company reports over 3,000 wireless monitoring networks deployed across 70 countries connecting more than 200,000 sensors, including 130+ mines and 200+ major construction sites; a 2024 partner article cited more than 150 tailings dams and mines. Named customers and references include Tetra Tech and Rovina & Partner AG.
Latest developments
The current product line includes the Thread X3 broadband communications option, Piconode data logger and weather kit, GNSS and laser tiltmeter sensors, and CMT Cloud and CMT Edge software, alongside bundled flood monitoring, early warning and bridge strike systems.
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Market position
Positioned as a supplier of open, interoperable wireless monitoring networks with more than 15 years of experience, cited by partners and trade media as a supplier of IoT remote monitoring technology for mining, construction, rail and structural health applications.
Emphasis on vendor-neutral compatibility across analog, digital and vibrating wire sensors, support for both narrowband and broadband connectivity, gateway-level redundancy within a network, and a multi-net platform that scales from single sites to global programmes under one interface. A customer testimonial cites savings of up to 30% on materials and infrastructure acquisition and up to 40% on installation from eliminating cabling.
Technology
The systems use long-range, low-power radio: narrowband LoRa private networks and broadband connectivity, with edge devices compatible with analog, digital and vibrating wire sensors. Devices stream data securely to visualisation platforms, replacing cabled installations. Tiltmeters support edge threshold analysis and real-time event detection, with alert latency stated at a minimum of two seconds after a threshold breach.
Go-to-market
The company sells through direct engagement and a formal partner program, with regional distributors such as Aimil in India representing its wireless data loggers, gateways and software in local markets. Marketing includes trade channels such as tunnelling industry publications.
Civil engineering and geotechnical firms, mine operators (open-pit, underground and tailings storage facilities), construction contractors, rail and transport infrastructure operators, and owners of bridges, dams, tunnels, retaining walls and other public works.
Geography
Headquartered at Viriat 47, 08014 Barcelona, Spain, with deployments reported in more than 70 countries and partner-led distribution in markets including India.
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Key figures
latest reportedCompany-reported or press-reported figures, each dated to when it was claimed — not independently audited.
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primary sources listed
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Frequently asked questions
- What does World Sensing do?
- Barcelona-based provider of wireless IoT networks and edge devices for geotechnical, structural and environmental monitoring.
- Who founded World Sensing?
- World Sensing was founded by Ignasi Vilajosana, Jordi Llosa in 2008.
- Who are World Sensing's investors?
- World Sensing's investors include Kibo Ventures, McRock Capital, Endeavor Catalyst, ETF Partners, In-Q-Tel.