Inertial Sense, LLC

Inertial Sense, LLC designs and manufactures tactical-grade inertial systems, providing high-precision motion data to a diverse range of industries through its advanced IMX-5 product line. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Salem, US, Inertial Sense, LLC specializes in inertial systems. In November 2025, Hexagon AB, a portfolio company of Schörling, agreed to acquire Inertial Sense, LLC from Atomic Management and DataTribe. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Walt Johnson serves as a founder, and Thomas Bennett is the CEO. Inertial Sense specializes in the design and manufacturing of tactical-grade inertial systems with its core product line, the IMX-5 series. This series includes models such as the IMX-5, IMX-5-GNSS, IMX-5-RTK, and IMX-5-DUAL, which deliver high-precision motion data for applications where GPS signals may be limited. The IMX-5 features a 10-degree-of-freedom sensor module, providing precise outputs like angular rate, linear acceleration, and altitude.

The company caters to clients in aerospace, defense, robotics, telecommunications, and manufacturing across North America, Europe, and Asia. Inertial Sense operates a direct-to-consumer and B2B model, selling products through its online platform while offering tailored solutions. Revenue largely stems from the IMX-5 product line, with unit prices starting at USD 275, allowing bulk transactions for commercial applications. This structure aims to broaden access to advanced navigation capabilities, benefiting sectors such as precision agriculture, surveying, and autonomous vehicles.

Ongoing partnerships enhance product integration and support revenue from initial sales and services.