Arteche Strengthens Its Commitment to Optical Technology by Acquiring a Stake in UPTECH Sensing

• The transaction includes Arteche’s appointment to Uptech Sensing’s board of directors and represents a strategic alliance to drive advanced sensor solutions and predictive management of energy assets
• Uptech’s technology, with cross-cutting applications, enables continuous, real-time monitoring of power grids and other critical infrastructure, strengthening Arteche’s grid automation business and its position in the field of optical sensors, digitalization, and advanced asset management

Arteche, a global leader in equipment and solutions for the electricity sector, has taken another step forward in its strategy of innovation and technological diversification with the acquisition of a 35% stake in the Navarre-based company Uptech Sensing, which specializes in the development of distributed optical sensors and intelligent monitoring systems. The transaction, which includes Arteche taking a seat on Uptech’s board of directors, aims to boost the development of advanced sensor solutions for the predictive management and safety of complex energy assets.

Founded in 2016, Uptech Sensing has established itself as one of the leading companies in the field of DFOS (Distributed Fiber Optic Sensor) technology. This is a pioneering technology for monitoring various critical parameters using fiber optic cables as sensors, with potential in future segments such as HVDC. 

Uptech Sensing possesses full capabilities for the design, manufacturing, installation, and commissioning of turnkey solutions. Only a handful of companies worldwide can offer this comprehensive engineering independently, and only about a dozen companies have the global capacity to design and manufacture DFOS equipment. Currently, it has a multidisciplinary team of 25 technical professionals and is certified as an innovative SME, holding ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 quality certifications.

Its solutions, already deployed in Europe and the Americas, enable continuous, real-time monitoring of critical infrastructure, providing benefits such as early anomaly detection, predictive maintenance, protection against external threats, and efficient management of critical assets.

For Arteche, the acquisition of this strategic stake strengthens its transmission and distribution network automation business, as well as its position at the forefront of optical sensor technology, digitalization, and smart asset management. Uptech Sensing’s technology has cross-cutting capabilities and complements Arteche’s three main business pillars: system measurement and monitoring, network automation, and network reliability, opening new opportunities for joint development and synergies in global markets.

“Uptech Sensing’s technology will complement and strengthen our business areas, opening opportunities in strategic markets and reinforcing our position in key technologies. For Arteche, this represents a new step in our vision to lead the digitalization and smart monitoring of assets globally. This initiative will allow us to offer more comprehensive and differentiated solutions,” explained Manuel Fernández, Chief Business Officer at Arteche.

An inorganic transaction outlined in Arteche’s “Energizing Futures Together” 2024-2026 Strategic Plan

This transaction is part of the inorganic growth strategy outlined in Arteche’s “Energizing Futures Together” 2024-2026 Strategic Plan, which focuses on identifying opportunities to expand into new geographies, incorporate cutting-edge technologies, and open the company to new market segments. Along these same lines, in 2025 Arteche acquired 100% of RTR Energía, a company focused on the power quality business with nearly half a century of experience and a presence in more than 70 countries. This transaction strengthened Arteche’s grid reliability business by incorporating new technologies into its product portfolio, as well as increasing its manufacturing capabilities and international reach.

Furthermore, in 2024, Arteche formalized its minority stake in the Finnish company Teraloop, which specializes in innovative energy storage technologies, thereby reinforcing its commitment to diversification and collaboration with leading global technology companies.