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Sensors

Sensors are the foundation of digitalisation and autonomy, whether they are used for robotics, heart rate monitoring or controlling industrial processes. Today, SINTEF is world leading in designing and building advanced sensor components and systems for industrial and commercial use.

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Our strength lies in the fact that we not only produce sensor components, we also develop applied measurement solutions. In addition, we can contribute with advanced interpretation and analysis of sensor data. We apply the best technology – or build new systems from scratch – and interpret in-the-field sensor data in collaboration with our clients. The sensors we develop cover a range of applications from monitoring industrial smelters to helping people with serious health conditions.

It is important to us that the technology we develop is based on the prioritised needs of the market or the client, whether this is size, price, measurement speed, robustness, or power consumption. We aim to deliver reliable sensor data that creates value for our clients . We develop and build sensor prototypes for testing in the real-world, and use a 'first principles' approach to build a thorough understanding of the relationship between sensor performance and the measurement environment. Our combined expertise means that we can handle most sensor challenges, providing ground-breaking and agile solutions for industry. With expertise in physics, measurement technology, data analysis, computer vision and artificial intelligence, we can maximise the potential of your sensor data. Our goal is to develop and adapt sensor technology that contributes to a safer and smarter society.


 

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Sensor Systems Lab

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Piezoelectric Microsystems

Piezoelectric Microsystems or piezoMEMS is an important technology platform with a multitude of possible applications

Demanding environments

Demanding environments

The harsh environment packaging team focuses on packaging solutions for high reliability and high performance applications such as for downhole, subsea, automotive, geothermal, air & space industries.

MEMS

MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical-System) based sensors, e.g. pressure sensors and accelerometers, are small, lightweight, cost efficient and suitable for high volume production.

Applied Optics

Applied Optics

We build advanced optical measurement systems for industrial and commercial applications. Our solutions are based on a fundamental understanding of physics, optics and spectroscopy. We are experienced in integrating sensor solutions inline and...

Radiation sensors

Radiation sensors

Our group at SINTEF develop and manufacture silicon radiation sensors adapted to custom specifications and requirements. Through our in-house design and world class cleanroom facilities, we offer flexibility on every level, from initial design and...

Medical Sensors and BioMEMS

Microsystems for medical, biological, and environmental applications with focus on microfluidic technologies, biosensors, and sensors for in vivo measurements.

Micro Optics

Micro Optics

Micro-Optics concerns development of miniature components for light manipulation, such as micromirrors, microlenses, diffractive- and meta-optical elements, and photonic integrated circuits.