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Built for demanding industrial environments

TDK’s MEMS motion sensors deliver industrial-grade precision, robustness, and long-term stability, enabling smarter automation, safer equipment, and more efficient operations.

From factory floors to mobile industrial equipment, our solutions are built to withstand vibration, shock, temperature extremes, and continuous operation. 

Engineered for reliable industrial sensing

High-precision sensing technologies designed for automation, robotics, and connected industrial systems
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Industrial-grade precision

High-resolution motion sensing for accurate monitoring, control, and automation 

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Sensor fusion ready

Integrates easily with position, vision, and control systems. 

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Production-proven MEMS Expertise

Backed by decades of MEMS innovation and global manufacturing 

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Industrial partner ready

Trusted by system integrators and equipment manufacturers worldwide 

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Compact & scalable

Supports space-constrained designs and scalable industrial platforms 

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Vibration & Shock Rejection

Maintains accuracy in machinery-heavy environments. 

Explore industrial innovation with precision motion sensing

TDK combines deep MEMS expertise with industrial application knowledge to help you design reliable, high-performance systems

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Factory automation

Precision sensing for intelligent manufacturing systems

Supports motion monitoring, equipment alignment, and robotic control for smarter manufacturing 

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Robotics & autonomous systems

Accurate motion and positioning for robotic platforms

Enables precise navigation, balance, and movement control in industrial robots and mobile platforms 

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Heavy machinery & mobile equipment

Rugged sensing for demanding operating environments

Designed for construction, agriculture, and material-handling equipment operating in harsh conditions 

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Industrial IoT (IIoT)

Connected sensing for data-driven industrial systems

Enables intelligent sensing for connected devices and data-driven industrial operations 

Advanced sensing technologies for industrial automation

Explore our precision sensing solutions enabling automation, robotics, heavy equipment, and connected industrial platforms

Inertial Sensors - About

SmartMotion®

High-precision inertial sensing for industrial monitoring and automation

Industrial systems rely on precise motion and vibration sensing for monitoring, control, and predictive maintenance. SmartMotion MEMS sensors provide accurate motion and orientation data for robotics, factory equipment, and mobile machinery. 

  • Monitor machine motion, vibration, and tilt for equipment health and predictive maintenance 

  • Enable precise motion control and stabilization in robotics and autonomous industrial platforms 

  • Support navigation and positioning in AGVs and autonomous mobile robots with 6-axis and 9-axis sensing 

Inertial Sensors - About

SmartSound ™

Acoustic sensing for industrial monitoring and voice interface

ndustrial equipment generates acoustic signatures that reveal machine health and operating conditions. SmartSound™ MEMS microphones capture these signals to enable intelligent monitoring and voice interfaces. 

  • Detect abnormal machine sounds for predictive maintenance and equipment diagnostics 

  • Enable voice interfaces for hands-free control of industrial equipment and systems 

  • Deliver reliable audio sensing with high AOP microphones in noisy environments 

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SmartSonic ™

Distance and presence sensing for industrial automation systems

Automation systems require accurate distance and presence detection to operate safely and efficiently. SmartSonic™ ultrasonic sensors provide precise ranging and proximity sensing for industrial platforms. 

  • Enable proximity sensing and obstacle detection for robots and autonomous mobile platforms 

  • Support distance measurement and presence detection in automated industrial equipment 

  • Improve system awareness for collision avoidance and safety monitoring 

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SmartMagnetics

Precision TMR & Hall magnetic sensing for position and control

Industrial motion systems depend on accurate position feedback for motors, actuators, and control mechanisms. SmartMagnetics TMR and Hall sensors provide reliable magnetic sensing for industrial automation. 

  • Enable precise position sensing for motors, actuators, and robotic joints 

  • Support rotary and linear position feedback in factory automation systems 

  • Deliver reliable contactless sensing for long-life industrial control equipment 

Featured industrial grade sensors

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IIM-42653

High-performance 6-Axis SmartIndustrial™ MotionTracking MEMS Device for Industrial Applications

Compact 6-axis IMU. Low-power, high FSR ±4000dps/ ±32g, extended temperature range. 

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IIM-20670

SmartIndustrial™ 6-axis MotionTracking® MEMS Device for Industrial Applications

6-axis IMU with high thermal stability, high FSR ±2000dps, ±64g, independent drive. 

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IIM-42652

Compact 6-Axis SmartIndustrial™ MotionTracking MEMS Device for Industrial Applications

The IIM-42652 is a 6-axis SmartIndustrial™ MotionTracking device that supports an extended operating temperature range.

The IIM-42652 combines a 3-axis gyroscope and a 3-axis accelerometer in a small 2.5 × 3 × 0.91 mm (14-pin LGA) package. It also features a 2K-byte FIFO that can lower the traffic on the serial bus interface and reduce power consumption by allowing the system processor to burst read sensor data and then go into a low-power mode.

The host interface can be configured to support I3C℠ slave, I²C slave, or SPI slave modes. The I3C℠ interface supports speeds up to 12.5 MHz (data rates up to 12.5 Mbps in SDR mode, 25 Mbps in DDR mode), the I²C interface supports speeds up to 1 MHz, and the SPI interface supports speeds up to 24 MHz.

The device features an operating voltage range from 3.6 V down to 1.71 V.

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IIM-42352

High-Performance 3-Axis SmartIndustrial™ MEMS Accelerometer for Industrial Applications

The IIM-42352 is a 3-axis accelerometer packaged in a small 2.5 × 3 × 0.91 mm (14-pin LGA) package. It includes multiple capabilities to enable easy, robust and accurate inertial and vibration measurements in Industrial applications, such as a wide and flat frequency response range, low noise, and an output data rate of up to 32 kHz.

The IIM-42352 features an operating voltage range from 3.6 V down to 1.71 V.

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IIM-42351

High-Performance 3-Axis SmartIndustrial™ MEMS Accelerometer for Industrial Applications

The IIM-42351 is a 3-axis accelerometer packaged in a small 2.5 × 3 × 0.91 mm (14-pin LGA) package.

The IIM-42351 includes multiple capabilities to enable easy, robust and accurate inertial and inclination measurements in Industrial applications, such as low noise, low power, and an output data rate of up to 8 kHz.

The IIM-42351's host interface can be configured to support I3C℠ slave, I²C slave, or SPI slave modes. The I3C℠ interface supports speeds up to 12.5 MHz (data rates up to 12.5 Mbps in SDR mode, 25 Mbps in DDR mode), the I²C interface supports speeds up to 1 MHz, and the SPI interface supports speeds up to 24 MHz.

The device features an operating voltage range from 3.6 V down to 1.71 V.

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