Bend Labs

Bend Labs, Inc. is a company based in Salt Lake City, Utah, that specializes in developing soft, flexible sensors for measuring motion and bending. The company was founded in 2014 by Jared Tangney and Christopher Bull, who were both researchers at the University of Utah. Bend Labs' sensors use a proprietary technology called "soft flex sensors," which are made of a thin, flexible substrate coated with a conductive material. These sensors can be integrated into a variety of products and applications, such as wearable devices, medical devices, and industrial equipment. The company has raised over $2 million in funding from investors, and has collaborated with several companies in the development of products using their sensors. Bend Labs has also won several awards and recognition for their innovative technology, including the 2020 Frost & Sullivan Technology Innovation Award for North America. In 2021, Bend Labs was continuing to expand its product offerings and partnerships in various industries, with a focus on developing new applications for their soft flex sensor technology.