Who is Vaisala?

The company was founded in 1936 by Professor Vilho Vaisala. It began with a single invention: the radiosonde (a device used for measuring atmospheric data via weather balloons). Today, Vaisala is a publicly traded leader serving over 150 countries. Their technology isn’t just global; it’s interplanetary. They have sensors that have been sent to Mars on NASA missions to help analyze the Red Planet’s thin atmosphere.

What do they sell?

Vaisala’s product ecosystem is divided into two major spheres: Environmental and industrial measurements. Provided below is information regarding how they impact both of these spheres.

• Weather and Environment: This is their bread and butter. They provide everything from automated weather stations and lightning detection networks to sensors that measure humidity. Additionally, they offer solutions for barometric pressure and wind speed. Therefore, if you’ve ever seen a weather report or landed safely in a storm, Vaisala technology likely played a role.
• Industrial Measurements: Vaisala helps businesses optimize their internal “weather.” As a result, their high-end transmitters and probes are found throughout various industries. Examples include industries such as Life Sciences (pharmaceutical storage), Power Transmission (monitoring moisture in transformer oil), and Building Automation (HVAC efficiency).

What makes their products unique?

In a crowded market of sensor manufacturers, Vaisala stands out for three primary reasons:

1. Extreme Reliability: Their products are designed for “uncompromising” environments. For example, if it’s in the freezing Arctic, the eye of a hurricane, or a high-heat industrial furnace, Vaisala instruments are built to provide stable, repeatable data where others fail.
2. Proprietary Sensor Technology: Unlike many competitors who buy off-the-shelf components, Vaisala develops and manufactures its own core sensor chips. An example of a unit is the HUMICAP® that is used for humidity. Additionally, the CARBOCAP® is used for CO2 in specialized, state-of-the-art cleanrooms.
3. A Higher Mission: Their guiding philosophy, “Taking every measure for the planet,” reflects a commitment to climate action. By providing the world’s most accurate data, they empower governments and industries to make better decisions regarding resource efficiency and environmental safety.