Sadly, all you did there was waste your time.
The Noble Technicians of the Dark Side should not need (nor expect) assistance from Corporate Types!
As previously noted, there will be many (I should imagine) sensors available elsewhere that meet the basic specifications required. Some adaption may be needed, but that is in the nature of such ventures.
The world is full of components of all types, and from all eras. It's "just" a question of hounding down what is needed (or something that will do the job). Often easier said than done, I grant you ... but a lot less effort in these days of the internet. Automotive, aircraft industries as well as medical, electronics and what-have-you. Not as much "fun" as tramping through the souks in sandy places (or the "Godowns" of Hong Kong) every evening, perhaps - but likely to be more productive.
