Gas and Process Technology

We develop compact measurement systems for gases and liquids tailored to your requirements

We develop and manufacture measuring and control systems for gases and liquids to meet customer requirements. The main features of these systems are short measurement times, high precision and reliability, even under extreme conditions. Our research and development focuses on laser spectroscopic methods for gas analysis, energy-efficient gas and thermal sensors, and quantum magnetometry for flow metering. We research new heat dissipation and temperature control concepts based on heat pipes and Peltier elements, as we also work on caloric heat pumps.

Our sensor systems cover a wide range of applications, including exhaust gas analysis, process measurement technology, and environmental, energy and medical technology.

We offer the following services relating to gas and process technology

  • Development of components and custom systems including
    • System design and configuration
    • Development of electronics and software
    • Numerical simulation
    • Pilot run manufacturing
    • Technology transfer      
  • Support through commissioning, training and maintenance on site
  • Technology consultancy and feasibility studies
  • Contract measurements and material processing
    • Characterization of sensors and systems for gas measuring technology
    • Materials analysis and characterization
    • Coating and structuring in microsystem technology

News & Information

Autumn/Winter

Trade Fairs | Events 2025

 

 

  • Quantum Effects
    Stuttgart, 7–8 October
  • Space Tech Expo Europe
    Bremen,  18–20 November
 

Press release / 22.1.2025

All eyes on chemical sensors: Fraunhofer IPM hosted the IMCS 2025

The International Meeting on Chemical Sensors took place in Freiburg, Germany, from June 22 to 26. Over 300 experts from research and industry gathered to discuss scientific advances and industrial applications in chemical sensor technology.

 

Press release / 25.6.2024

Quantum sensors

How does the flow profile affect flow measurements? What is the impact of the flow profile? Authors around our colleague Leonhard Braun investigate these questions in an article published in the Journal of Applied Physics.

 

Fraunhofer lighthouse project »ElKaWe

Electrocaloric heat pumps

As part of the Fraunhofer flagship project ElKaWe six Fraunhofer Institutes have been working on the development of efficient electrocaloric heat pumps as an alternative to compressor technology. The project was completed at the end of 2024.

 

 

Gas measurement technology and laboratory analysis

At our gas measuring stations, we evaluate the accuracy and reliability of gas sensors and systems under different conditions. We also characterize sensors and systems based on your specific criteria, or precisely assess their sensitivity to a particular gas or gas mixture.

 

Partners and Networks

  • AMA Association for Sensors and Measurement