Assembly of 59 Best of Sensors 2026 finalists announced

Questex’s Sensors Converge and Fierce Sensors unveiled the 2026 Best of Sensors Awards finalists on Wednesday. The entire prestigious listing of 59 finalists in 15 categories recognizes the most innovative technologies, visionary companies, and standout individuals shaping the future of sensing and electronics. 

The awards program is an integral part of Sensors Converge 2026, taking place May 5-7 at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, CA. Finalists were selected from an outstanding number of submissions and evaluated by a panel of expert industry judges. 

“We’re excited to celebrate this year’s finalists—each marking a significant advance in sensing technology and the electronics industry. The finalists showcase the vibrant, cross-disciplinary innovation driving the industry forward. We look forward to honoring them live at Sensors Converge,” said David Drain, Show Director, Sensors Converge in a statement.  

The Best of Sensors Awards program finalists include:

Product Innovation Awards

   Recognizing groundbreaking advancements in sensor           technology and the electronics ecosystem: 

Best Agriculture & Environmental Solution

• Electro Scan Solar Drone, submitted by Electro Scan Inc.

Best AI & Edge Computing Solution

• ECS-DoT, submitted by EMASS, a Nanoveu subsidiary 
• i.MX RT700, submitted by NXP Semiconductors 
• Synaptics Astra SL2610, submitted by Synaptics 
• Sport-IQ, submitted by Synetiq Technologies 
• PolyEdge Multifunction Sensor, submitted by Tiami Networks 

Best Automotive & Mobility Solution

• Calyo Pulse, submitted by Calyo 
• XENSIV TCI-B Integrated Thermal Conductivity Gas Sensor, submitted by Infineon Technologies 
• Syntiant Automotive Security & Safety Solution (SASSS), submitted by Syntiant Corp. 
• Teradar Summit, submitted by Teradar 
• AWR2188 Single-chip 8RX/8TX cascadable 76GHz-to-81GHz transceiver, submitted by Texas Instruments 

Best Healthcare & Wearable Solution

• AI Gesture Recognition with Analog Front-End IC for EMG, submitted by Aizip, Inc. & Asahi Kasei Microdevices Corporation
• XENSIV IM65D130M digital PDM MEMS microphone, submitted by Infineon Technologies

Best Imaging & Optical Sensing Solution

• Polar ID, submitted by Metalenz 
• AuraGO, submitted by Q3D Sensing, Inc. 
• VD1943 image sensor, submitted by STMicroelectronics 
• VL53L9CX imaging sensor, submitted by STMicroelectronics 
• edgeRX Vision, submitted by TDK SensEI 

Best Industrial & IIoT Solution

• Kurasense C300FX, submitted by Kurabo Industries Ltd. 
• LF53466 and LF53464 TMR High-Precision Magnetic Angle Sensors, submitted by Littelfuse, Inc. 
• MM8108 Wi-Fi HaLow System-on-Chip (SoC), submitted by Morse Micro 
• MethaneTrack Automated Continuous Emissions Monitoring System, submitted by NevadaNano 
• Waites Condition Monitoring Sensors, submitted by Waites Sensor Technologies

Best Instrumentation & Test Solution 

• REF81 buried Zener precision voltage reference, submitted by Texas Instruments
• MEMS mass flow sensor FS4000, submitted by Siargo Ltd.

Best IoT & Connectivity Solution

• A Network Beyond – floLIVE
• Talaria 6 Family of SoCs (INP6120 / INP6220) + Green Tea Studio, submitted by InnoPhase IoT
• InPlay IN120 NanoBeacon Wireless Sensor SoC, submitted by InPlay Inc
• SiMG301, submitted by Silicon Labs
• SPARK SR1120 LE-UWB Wireless Transceiver, submitted by SPARK Microsystems

Best MEMS Solution

• XENSIV TCI-B Integrated Thermal Conductivity Gas Sensor, submitted by Infineon Technologies 
• MMS101 – MEMS Digital 6 Axis Force/Torque Sensor, submitted by MinebeaMitsumi 
• Molecular Property Spectrometer‚ (MPS) Flammable Gas Sensor, submitted by NevadaNano 
• Titan Platform‚ – SiTime’s Sixth-Generation MEMS Resonator Family, submitted by SiTime 
• STA320 DualMode MEMS Oscillator, submitted by STATHERA 

Best Power & Sustainability Solution

• Atombeam Neurpac, submitted by Atombeam
• LF21173TMR & LF21177TMR Ultra-Low-Power TMR Switches, submitted by Littelfuse, Inc.
• BQ41Z90 with Dynamic Z-Track technology, submitted by Texas Instruments

Best Smart Infrastructure Solution

• PCTB100 – BLE Temperature and Humidity Sensor Tag, submitted by Powercast Corporation
• SCD53, submitted by Sensirion

Individual & Community Excellence Finalists

  Celebrating the individuals and companies shaping the industry: 

Company of the Year 

• Analog Devices 
• Infineon 
• Sensirion 
• STMicroelectronics 
• Texas Instruments

Startup of the Year

• Aizip, Inc. 
• Ogooue Corps Technologies 
• Q3D Sensing, Inc. 
• Tiami Networks 
• Zepsor Technologies 

Executive of the Year

• Joseph Bousaba, CEO, TDK InvenSense 
• Stefan Finkbeiner, CEO, Bosch Sensortec 
• Kieran Harney, CEO, Sensibel 
• Rajesh Vashist, CEO & Chairman of the Board, SiTime

Woman of the Year

• Aicha Evans, CEO, Zoox 
• Mouna Elkhatib, Co-Founder, CEO & CTO, AONDevices, Inc. 
• Jessica Gomez, Founder & CEO, Rogue Valley Microdevices 
• Beth Rowe, EVP, Finance and Chief Financial Officer, SiTime 
• Tianyue Yu, Ph.D., Founder and CEO, Q3D Sensing, Inc.

View on website here. https://www.sensorsconverge.com/sensorsconvergecom/awards

Award winners will be revealed on Wednesday, May 6 during a live ceremony at Sensors Converge, which takes place May 5-7 at the Santa Clara Convention Center in California.

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