- Business
- First Sensor AG (SIS.DE), a Berlin-based developer and manufacturer of sensor solutions founded in the early 1990s, specializes in standard and customer-specific optical and non-optical semiconductor sensor systems, chips, components, and complete sensor solutions for industrial, medical, and mobility applications; key offerings include pressure sensors and transmitters, flow and level sensors, radiation and light detection sensors, oxygen sensors, acceleration sensors, power semiconductors, and cameras. Headquartered in Berlin with primary manufacturing in Germany, the company operates production, development, and sales sites across Europe, North America, and Asia, serving customers in 140 countries through its affiliation with TE Connectivity, of which TE holds a majority stake following a 2020 takeover. Recent strategic changes include the planned sale of its wholly owned subsidiary First Sensor Lewicki GmbH to an affiliate for approximately EUR 29.5 million by December 31, 2025, as part of integrating into the TE Group and focusing on core sensor operations while maintaining supply relationships.