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Enabling Total Asset Visibility & Mission Readiness by real-time fluid intelligence for next-generation platforms — moving from reactive maintenance to a predictive, condition-based posture.

Military platforms supported by Rheonics inline fluid sensors

The "Fluid-Blind" Challenge

Defense operations run based on fluids, but run “fluid-blind”, leading to critical readiness, risk, and logistical failures.

Reactive Maintenance

Critical failures (engines, hydraulics) happen in-mission, leading to asset loss, mission failure, and extreme risk to warfighter safety.

Unknown Fluid Quality

Using locally-sourced fuel or new blends (SAF, Biodiesel) is a high-risk gamble. A bad batch can ground a squadron or stop an armored column.

Massive Logistical Footprint

Time-based fluid changes are inefficient, creating a costly and vulnerable supply chain that must be transported and protected in-theater.

The Rheonics Advantage

Our core technology is a patented Balanced Torsional Resonator (BTR), it is the only one that cancels out the vibration, shock, and G-forces, allowing it to be mounted directly on engines, gearboxes, and airframes to provide real-time & high-fidelity data needed to move from a reactive to a predictive posture.

Key Capabilities for Defense

Extreme Vibration & Shock Immunity.Mount directly on engines, airframes, and machinery.

Fit & Forget Reliability.All-welded, hermetically-sealed design with no moving parts, seals, or maintenance.

Compact & Lightweight.Ideal for UAVs, satellites, and embedded aircraft systems where every gram matters.

Intrinsic Safety (ATEX/IECEx). Certified for the most hazardous environments, including fuel tanks and explosives manufacturing.

Applications Across All Domains

One core technology provides universal fluid intelligence, from the front lines to orbit.

Army Applications

Enhance tactical readiness and reduce logistics footprints with ruggedized fluid sensing solutions for vehicles, fuels, and forward construction.
Onboard Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM)

Onboard Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM)

Detects oil and hydraulic issues early keeping vehicles mission-ready.
Control Critical Fuel Quality (Diesel/Biodiesel)

Control Critical Fuel Quality (Diesel/Biodiesel)

Verifies fuel quality at dispense, blocking contamination before it reaches the engine.
3D Concrete Printing (ACES)

3D Concrete Printing (ACES)

Monitors concrete in real time, ensuring forward bases meet structural standards.

Air Force Applications

Ensure air superiority and flight safety through advanced real-time monitoring of aviation fuels, hydraulic systems, and landing gear.
On-Tarmac CBM

On-Tarmac CBM

In-flight line fluid control boosts aircraft safety and availability.
Onboard CBM (Embedded)

Onboard CBM (Embedded)

SRV sensors in APU and hydraulics drive AI predictive maintenance.
SAF Blending

SAF Blending

Real-time SRD verification ensures exact SAF blend quality and safety.
Pneumatic Monitoring

Pneumatic Monitoring

DVP detects leaks and contamination in landing gear via gas density monitoring.

Space Applications

Guarantee mission success from ground operations to orbit with high-precision sensing for propellants, cryogenics, and life-support fluids.
Onboard

Onboard Satellite Propellant Gauging

Precise fuel gauging that extends satellite operational life.
Launch Vehicle Assurance

Launch Vehicle Assurance (All Fluids)

Real-time verification of cryogenics and propellants, ensuring a safe go-for-launch.

Nuclear Applications

Deliver critical reliability for reactor safety and waste management with sensors engineered for high-radiation and high-temperature environments.
Naval PWR

Reactor Control (Naval PWR)

Measures boric acid in the coolant loop, ensuring reactor safety at sea.
Molten Salt Reactors

Molten Salt Reactors (SMRs)

Real-time monitoring optimizes heat transfer in molten salt loops.
CBM

Decommissioning & CBM

Monitors abrasive slurries to protect critical pumps during decommissioning.

Manufacturing Applications

Strengthen critical infrastructure resilience with continuous monitoring of power generation, data center cooling, and water treatment systems.
Manufacturing

Energetics & Explosives Manufacturing

Monitors explosive mixing and triggers automated shutdowns via safety alerts.
Machining

Machining (Munitions & Parts)

SRD automates CNC coolant control to extend tool life and cut waste by over 50%.
Investment & Sand Casting

Investment & Sand Casting

Controls ceramic slurry viscosity to ensure zero-defect casting and reduce rework.

Infrastructure Applications

Strengthen critical infrastructure resilience with continuous monitoring of power generation, data center cooling, and water treatment systems.
Datacenter & HPC Cooling

Datacenter & HPC Cooling

SRD prevents thermal failure by monitoring cooling fluids in real time.
Remote Power Generation

Remote Power Generation

Ensure remote power readiness with CBM for diesel generators provided by SRV/SRD.
Water & Wastewater (Base Support)

Water & Wastewater (Base Support)

SRV automates polymer dosing, cutting chemical costs and ensuring compliance.

Applications Across All Domains

One core technology provides universal fluid intelligence, from the front lines to orbit.

Army Applications

Enhance tactical readiness and reduce logistics footprints with ruggedized fluid sensing solutions for vehicles, fuels, and forward construction.

Onboard Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM)

Detects oil and hydraulic issues early keeping vehicles mission-ready.

Control Critical Fuel Quality (Diesel/Biodiesel)

Verifies fuel quality at dispense, blocking contamination before it reaches the engine.

3D Concrete Printing (ACES)

Monitors concrete in real time, ensuring forward bases meet structural standards.

Navy Applications

Maximize fleet uptime and maritime safety with sensors designed to withstand harsh marine environments and detect critical contamination.

Multi-Fuel Management (The Game-Changer)

Adapts to any marine fuel, simplifying fleet logistics at sea.

CBM (Shipboard Machinery)

Monitors propulsion lubricants, catching seawater ingress before it causes failure.

Corrosion-resistant construction

Rheonics sensors built to endure saltwater exposure and harsh marine conditions.

Air Force Applications

Ensure air superiority and flight safety through advanced real-time monitoring of aviation fuels, hydraulic systems, and landing gear.

On-Tarmac CBM

In-flight line fluid control boosts aircraft safety and availability.

Onboard CBM (Embedded)

SRV sensors in APU and hydraulics drive AI predictive maintenance.

SAF Blending

Real-time SRD verification ensures exact SAF blend quality and safety.

Pneumatic Monitoring

DVP detects leaks and contamination in landing gear via gas density monitoring.

Space Applications

Guarantee mission success from ground operations to orbit with high-precision sensing for propellants, cryogenics, and life-support fluids.

Onboard Satellite Propellant Gauging

Precise fuel gauging that extends satellite operational life.

Launch Vehicle Assurance (All Fluids)

Real-time verification of cryogenics and propellants, ensuring a safe go-for-launch.

Nuclear Applications

Deliver critical reliability for reactor safety and waste management with sensors engineered for high-radiation and high-temperature environments.

Reactor Control (Naval PWR)

Measures boric acid in the coolant loop, ensuring reactor safety at sea.

Molten Salt Reactors (SMRs)

Real-time monitoring optimizes heat transfer in molten salt loops.

Decommissioning & CBM

Monitors abrasive slurries to protect critical pumps during decommissioning.

Manufacturing Applications

Strengthen critical infrastructure resilience with continuous monitoring of power generation, data center cooling, and water treatment systems.

Energetics & Explosives Manufacturing

Monitors explosive mixing and triggers automated shutdowns via safety alerts.

Machining (Munitions & Parts)

SRD automates CNC coolant control to extend tool life and cut waste by over 50%.

Investment & Sand Casting

Controls ceramic slurry viscosity to ensure zero-defect casting and reduce rework.

Infrastructure Applications

Strengthen critical infrastructure resilience with continuous monitoring of power generation, data center cooling, and water treatment systems.

Datacenter & HPC Cooling

SRD prevents thermal failure by monitoring cooling fluids in real time.

Remote Power Generation

Ensure remote power readiness with CBM for diesel generators provided by SRV/SRD.

Water & Wastewater (Base Support)

SRV automates polymer dosing, cutting chemical costs and ensuring compliance.

A Strategic Force Multiplier

Our sensors are the technology that changes defense logistics, readiness, and capability.

Immediate
ROI

Maximize Mission Readiness & Uptime Reduce maintenance to a 5-minute daily check.

Shrink the Logistical Footprint Cuts fluid consumption and waste by >40%.

Reduce Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Prevent costly catastrophic failures.

Enabling Next-Gen Capabilities

AI-Driven Predictive Maintenance (PdM) Provides data stream to move from “CBM” to “PdM”.

True Autonomy (UAVs, UUVs) Provides self-diagnosis that enables autonomous missions.

Enables the Multi-Fuel Fleet for the transition to Ammonia, Methanol, & LNG

The Technology That Makes It Possible

One core principle, adapted for every defense platform and mission profile.

Available certifications

Rheonics sensors are certified to the most demanding international safety and hazardous-environment standards — ensuring compliance across defense procurement, military platform integration, and allied-nation deployments.

ATEX Compliance

Rheonics offers intrinsically safe sensors certified by ATEX and IECEx for use in hazardous environments. These sensors comply with the essential health and safety requirements relating to the design and construction of equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres.

IECEx Compliance

These sensors comply with the essential health and safety requirements for the design and construction of equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres.

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Move From "Fluid Blindness" to Total Visibility

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