Sensor systems based on electro-active polymers  highly integrated and tailor-made

At JOANNEUM RESEARCH, we have built-up comprehensive know-how over the years that enables us to design, develop, and manufacture highly complex sensor systems based on electro-active polymers. Due to our end-to-end system expertise, which covers the entire value chain from device fabrication, bonding, and signal processing to system integration as well as software development, we are offering tailor-made solutions for your specific application. By means of our pilot-line, these highly complex systems can now be realized in a customer-friendly and efficient manner. Our technology can be applied to most versatile surfaces and covers a wide range of applications, including monitoring of industrial production processes (precise pressure distribution measurements; vibration measurements for condition monitoring), surveillance of material conditions in the field of structural health monitoring, as well as recording of vital parameters in healthcare (pulse, respiratory rate, balistocaridogram), amongst others. Furthermore, the system can be used as an innovative energy harvester that autonomously supplies energy to sensor nodes. Together with our partners who specialize in upscaling and mass production, we offer this technology as tailored product solutions across various market segments.