Custom Sensor Solutions

Interlink Customized Sensor Solutions

Interlink has broad capabilities to customize technology for in-development applications and existing products. Our team works closely with customers to deliver on-time and on-budget sensor and interface solutions.

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A full-service technology provider

Since pioneering the Force Sensing Resistor over 40 years ago, Interlink has evolved into a leading provider of printed electronics, HMI devices, and custom sensing systems. In addition to our standard portfolio, we support custom product development by combining application engineering, technology selection, and manufacturing readiness in one workflow.

We have a proven track record of sensor and solution development for programs across automotive, medical, industrial, robotics, and connected IoT markets. Strategic investments in R&D and global operations allow us to deliver flexible and scalable solutions for complex product requirements.

PrototypingMaterials scienceFirmware and software developmentSensor fusionSystem integrationIn-house manufacturing

Extensive expertise in application-specific solutions

Interlink has extensive expertise in force sensing, position sensing, HMI, and hybrid electronics integration. Our teams support project requirements spanning sensing behavior, mechanical packaging, electrical interfaces, and user interaction design.

Sensor technologies

Force sensors
Position sensors
Capacitive sensors
Piezoelectric sensors
Output sensors

Form factors and controls

Buttons and keypads
Single-zone and multi-zone interfaces
Linear and circular sensors
Pointing and mousing solutions

Integration and connectivity

Wired and wireless interfaces
Embedded electronics support
Sensor + HMI combinations
Rapid concept-to-production programs

Industry coverage and delivery flexibility

We collaborate with customers to align technical targets, validation requirements, and production constraints. Our global footprint supports scalable delivery across design, development, and manufacturing.

Automotive

Programs requiring robust sensing behavior, power efficiency, and reliable operation in demanding environments.

Medical

Application support for pressure and interface control where precision, repeatability, and long-term durability matter.

Industrial and robotics

Ruggedized interface and sensing solutions designed for factory controls, tools, and automated systems.

Consumer and IoT

Low-profile, customizable sensing stacks for connected products and modern human-machine interaction.

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Interlink Electronics offers a range of standard sensors, but after being at the helm of the HMI and printed circuits industries for over 40 years, our most significant value-add is our extensive experience as a custom sensing solutions advisor and developer.

Over the years, we have worked with hundreds of companies to help design and implement fully realized, scalable applications for our sensor technology in industries ranging from automotive and industrial to healthcare and the emerging IoT sector. Always on the cutting edge, Interlink can create wireless devices employing everything from typical local area networks like Wi-Fi to long-range, low-power IoT networking protocols like SigFox, LoRa, and NB-IoT.

Discuss your custom solution

Tell us about your application goals, sensing requirements, environment, and program timeline. Our team can support concept, feasibility, design refinement, and deployment planning.

Phone: +1 (510) 244-0424

Email: sales@interlinkelectronics.com

Helpful details to include:

Target form factor and use environment
Required sensing range and interface behavior
Expected annual volume and launch timeline
Any mechanical, regulatory, or integration constraints

Our Areas of Expertise:

Materials science
Hardware engineering
Firmware and software engineering
Hybrid and sensor fusion platforms
Manufacturing process optimization
IoT integration
Gracious and knowledgeable technical support
unlimited sensor applications

Our Custom Application Capabilities

Interlink Electronics burst on to the technological scene in 1985 with the invention and marketing of the Force Sensing Resistor (FSR), but that auspicious debut only represents a fraction of our modern capabilities. From custom sensors to bespoke HMI integrations, we have worked on specialized projects with companies of all sizes in a plethora of industries. Our sensor technology has been included in such diverse products as oncological radiotherapy equipment, personal transport devices, and professional-grade power tools. In the automotive segment alone, we pioneered the development of touch activated self-deploying car door handles and created resistive touch interfaces for major car manufacturers.

Our custom projects can be as basic as making simple modifications to existing sensors. We offer standard sensors in a range of shapes and sizes, but given the tight space tolerances and specific dimensions required by most products, our clients often need modified versions. Not only can we change the shape and size of our sensors, we can create arrays of sensors that can detect changes in positions and variable forces (think foot pressure sensors that measure gait). We can also customize our standard HMI products for integration into preexisting designs or products, such as industrial machinery, laptops, portable devices, etc.

However, our many areas of in-house expertise give us the ability to create much more involved custom applications. No matter what lifecycle stage your product is in, from initial design to manufacturing, we can work with your team to create a custom sensing solution and integrate it into your device. In the rare case that we cannot offer a complete solution, we can depend on our trusted network of third parties to augment our technology to meet your specific requirements. So, whether you need to switch out an existing solution, try out some tech for a prototype, or just have a design in the works, Interlink's custom applications team wants to help you today! Please reach out via the form above or call +1.805.484.8855.

The Interlink Difference

35 years of knowledge and experience at the cutting edge of the technological landscape
U.S. and international engineering and support
A wide network of third-party suppliers providing supplemental technology
Global distribution
Value long-term customer relationships
Dedicated wholly-owned manufacturing facility

The Cutting Edge of Custom Sensors

The technological landscape is always shifting, but there are clear indicators that some of the largest areas for growth are in the IoT and wearables sectors. Even with the impact of the 2020 pandemic, according to the IDC, the IoT sector is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.3% between 2020 and 2024, while the wearables market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 12.4% over the same period.

If you are working on a project in one of these fields, we would love to speak with you and learn more about your needs. Be sure to get in touch today!