Resistive Elastomer Sensors

Elastic Resistive Pressure Sensor.
© K. Dobberke for Fraunhofer ISC
Elastic Resistive Pressure Sensor.

With the aid of conductive elastomers, flexible and extensible sensors are realized in which the deformation is detected by a change in the electrical resistance. The resistance measurement can be easily carried out with a microprocessor.

Depending on the sensor design, the resistive elastomer sensors react to different load forms. With strain sensors, the strain of an elastic body or the variable distance between two moving bodies can be measured continuously. Pressure sensors measure the force or pressure acting on a surface.

Competences:

  • Materials for Resistive Elastomer Sensors
  • Relationships between sensor design and characteristic curve
  • Manufacturing method for Resistive Elastomer Sensors
  • Measuring electronics for Resistive Elastomer Sensors with microprocessors
  • Characterization of Resistive Elastomer Sensors

Offer:

  • Development of customer-specific Resistive Elastomer Sensors
  • Integration of Resistive Elastomer Sensors into components and systems
  • Development of manufacturing processes for Resistive Elastomer Sensors
  • Development of test methods for Resistive Elastomer Sensors
  • Development of Resistive Elastomer Sensors with measuring electronics