The Shape Sensing Company
Medical Equipment ManufacturingTexas, United States2-10 Employees
The Shape Sensing Company is a medical equipment manufacturer based in Austin, Texas, focused on advancing interventional medicine through a shape-sensing platform that embeds ultra-thin fiber optic sensors into interventional tools. This technology enables full-length, real-time tracking of devices without fluoroscopy, magnets, or external tracking systems, delivering 3D visualization and procedural data to support navigation, workflow efficiency, and safety in procedures. The company serves both vascular and endoscopic interventions and is expanding to applications across robotic and manual specialties, including closed-loop feedback and predictive insights. Targeting both original equipment manufacturers and startups, The Shape Sensing Company positions itself within the medical device industry as a provider of smart surgical platform foundations designed to evolve with procedures. It is based in Austin and has been recognized in industry cohorts and awards for its innovative approach, reflecting a focus on reducing reliance on traditional imaging methods and enhancing interventional care.