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Sintela is a global leader in Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) and Distributed Fiber Optic Sensing (DFOS) technology. We design, manufacture, and deploy the award-winning ONYX (TM) platform that transforms any existing standard fiber-optic cable (dark or lit telecom fiber) into a real-time, highly sensitive intelligent sensing network — delivering unmatched detection precision, near-zero nuisance alarms, low cost, and minimal installation disruption.

Core Business Activities

• In-house R&D, design, and manufacturing of next-generation Quantitative DAS systems
• Large-scale deployment and long-term operational support for critical infrastructure and national security projects (including the $35M U.S. Border Linear Ground Detection System contract)
• Custom AI-driven solution engineering and global strategic partnerships
• Continuous innovation through our new $10M DFOS Centre of Excellence and active leadership in the Fiber Optic Sensing Association (FOSA)

 
Key Services

• Perimeter intrusion detection, asset monitoring, and threat classification using existing fiber infrastructure
• AI-powered event detection and alerting (trained on >1 million hours of real-world data)
• Seamless integration with Video Management Systems (VMS), access control, IP cameras, radar, GIS, and SCADA platforms
• Full turnkey installation, system commissioning, operator training, and 5-year service & support contracts

Flagship Products

• ONYX (TM) peta – Long-range flagship system (up to 130 km per unit, scalable to >2,000 km) with ultra-flat noise floor, highest dynamic range (155 dB), L-band operation on live fibers, and advanced AI classification engine
• ONYX (TM) nano – Compact, low-power (40 W), cost-optimized solution for shorter perimeters (up to 20 km) while retaining full quantitative DAS performance
• Sintela Perimeter Intrusion Detection System (PIDS) – Complete fence-mounted, buried, or wall-top fiber solutions offering 3 m location accuracy, 100% positive detection, and up to 99% nuisance-alarm reduction

Proven Applications

• U.S. Southern Border protection (human trafficking, smuggling interdiction)
• Power utilities and Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)
• Rail networks (right-of-way, trestles, tunnels, bridges, crossing gates)
• Oil & gas pipelines, geophysical monitoring, and other critical linear assets worldwide
• Airports
• Seaports
• Critical Infrastructures

Sintela’s technology is field-proven in the harshest environments, works on existing fiber with virtually no new infrastructure required, and is trusted by governments and major infrastructure operators globally.

Contact:
935 Technology Drive
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48108
USA

Tel: 714-394-2750

Key contact:
Michael Mackesy, Ph.D. — Director of Sales for Advanced Infrastructure Security (michael.mackesy@sintela.com)