Fraunhofer Institute for Physical Measurement Techniques IPM
Fraunhofer Institute for Physical Measurement Techniques IPM

Sensor technology

Fraunhofer IPM covers a wide range of measurement tasks in the field of sensor technology: gas sensors and liquid sensors are as much a part of the portfolio as temperature sensors. 

 

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Infrared radiators

We develop miniaturized components such as modulated infrared emitters or detectors using microsystems technology.

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Thermal IR detectors

Micro-structured thermopile sensors based on novel thermoelectric materials allow highly accurate temperature difference measurements.

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Colorimetric sensors

Fraunhofer IPM is developing new types of low-power gas sensors based on the colorchange principle.

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Semiconductor gas sensors

We develop miniaturized, low-power MOX gas sensors, from gas-sensitive materials to methods of production.

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Thermal conductivity sensors

Thermal conductivity measurements are an excellent method for distinguishing and detecting gases and liquids, even at the lowest concentrations.

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Solid-state electrolyte sensors

At Fraunhofer IPM, we optimize solid-state electrolyte sensors for selective gas detection.

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Pellistors

We are working on the development of innovative catalytic pellistor materials. These help to significantly improve the functional properties of pellistors.

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