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Smart Skin Technologies
Developed and commercialized the patented Quantifeel pressure-sensitive skin technology that is aimed at a variety of applications
About Smart Skin Technologies
Smart Skin Technologies provides a sophisticated line monitoring system for the global packaging industry, with a focus on pharmaceutical and beverage manufacturing. The company was founded in 2008 by Kumaran Thillainadarajah, who currently serves as the Chief Technology Officer. The initial concept for the technology emerged in 2009 while Thillainadarajah was a student at the University of New Brunswick, working on a project to create a sensor-enabled skin for prosthetics. After exploring various applications, the company pivoted in 2015 to address challenges in the bottling and packaging industry.
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The core of Smart Skin's offering is the Quantifeel™ system, a solution that combines advanced wireless sensors, data analytics, and artificial intelligence to monitor the forces that containers experience on production lines. The company creates sensor-enabled replicas of its clients' containers—such as vials, syringes, cans, and bottles—which are placed directly onto the manufacturing line. These "drones" are outfitted with hundreds of sensors to measure pressure, shock, tilt, and rotation in real-time as they move through processes like washing, filling, capping, and labeling. This data is transmitted to the Quantifeel™ software, allowing operators to visualize line performance, pinpoint the root causes of damage or defects, and optimize equipment settings to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and minimize downtime.
The business operates on a global scale, serving 15 of the world's 20 largest pharmaceutical companies and major beverage brands, including Pfizer, Sanofi, Coca-Cola, and Pepsi. Revenue is generated through the sale of its integrated hardware and software solutions. The company's technology has proven critical in high-stakes environments, such as on production lines for COVID-19 vaccines, where it helped to reduce breakage and waste. Headquartered in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, Smart Skin Technologies has received significant investment from firms like BDC Capital and Schott Pharma to fuel its expansion and product development.
At a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2009
- Headquarters
- New Brunswick, United States
- Employees
- 84
- Open positions
- 1
- Dealroom signal
- 56.2/100
- Industry
- Health
- Sub-industry
- BioTechnology
- Sector
- Biotech & Life Sciences, Open Source, Biotechnology, Packaging and Containers, Spinout, Arts & Culture, DT and LS
- Technology
- Hardware, 3D Technology, Deep Tech, IoT InternetOfThings
- Business model
- Manufacturing
- Client focus
- b2b
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LATE VC✓Equity / VC | Aug 2025 | $7.5M | $54M | CIBC Innovation Banking | ↗ |
| LATE VC✓Equity / VC | Jun 2021 | $11M | $43M | BDC Capital · SCHOTT · East Valley Ventures · New Brunswick Innovation Foundation | — |
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Smart Skin Technologies is 5.7K monthly website visits, down 17.4% over the last three months. Smart Skin Technologies's team grew 13.5% over the past year.
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Investors
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Series A4 investors entered at this stage
Build Ventures
GrowthWorks Capital
Rho Canada Ventures
SCHOTT
Series B and later4 investors entered at this stage
BDC Capital
East Valley Ventures
New Brunswick Innovation Foundation
CIBC Innovation Banking
Other known investors1 additional known investor
University of New Brunswick
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