Sensors & Measurement
Sensors and measurement technologies provide the data foundation for automation, quality control and intelligent technical systems. This topic hub explores sensor technologies, measurement methods, testing equipment and calibration solutions for industry, research and product development. It covers established physical measurement principles as well as smart sensors, sensor fusion and AI-assisted data analysis.
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Digital Twins: How Virtual Representations Improve Machines and Processes
A digital twin is a digital representation of a real object, machine, system or process. It combines technical models with current operating data, making it possible to monitor conditions, analyse changes and simulate future developments. Digital twins are used in industry, energy, mobility…
Predictive Maintenance: How Sensors and AI Enable Smarter Maintenance
Predictive maintenance is a condition-based maintenance strategy that uses data to identify wear, abnormal behaviour and potential failures at an early stage. Unlike fixed maintenance schedules, predictive maintenance does not rely only on operating hours or calendar intervals. The actual condition…
Industrial AI: How Artificial Intelligence Is Transforming Industrial Processes
Industrial AI: How Artificial Intelligence Is Transforming Industrial Processes Industrial AI refers to the use of artificial intelligence in industrial applications. These include manufacturing, mechanical engineering, process industries, energy, logistics and technical maintenance. Unlike many…
Machine Vision with AI: How Machines Understand Images and Automate Processes
Machine vision describes the automated acquisition and evaluation of visual information by technical systems. Cameras, optics, lighting and image-processing software work together to detect objects, features and operating conditions. Artificial intelligence has significantly expanded the…
Autonomous Systems & Mobility: How Machines Perceive Their Environment and Act Independently
Autonomous systems can perform tasks without continuous human control. They perceive their surroundings, assess situations, make decisions and translate those decisions into actions. In mobility, the spectrum ranges from driver-assistance systems and self-driving vehicles to autonomous delivery…
Smart Cities: When Vehicles, Infrastructure and Sensors Communicate
Smart cities use sensors, connected systems and artificial intelligence to manage transport, energy, public infrastructure and urban services more efficiently. The concept goes far beyond digital public services or intelligent traffic lights. A key element is the connection between vehicles and…
Intelligent Sensors Explained: Functions, Architecture and Applications
Intelligent sensors do more than capture a physical quantity. They process measurement data, evaluate operating conditions and communicate results to higher-level systems. This distinguishes them from conventional sensors, which often provide only a raw signal. An intelligent sensor can filter…
Sensor Fusion in Practice: How Machines Perceive Their Environment Reliably
Sensor fusion is the combination of data from multiple sensors. The objective is to create a more accurate, robust and complete understanding of a situation than would be possible with a single sensor. Humans use this principle continuously. We orient ourselves using vision, balance, hearing and…
Edge AI Explained: Intelligence Directly at the Sensor and Device
Edge AI refers to the execution of artificial intelligence directly where data is generated: on machines, cameras, sensors, vehicles or other devices. Instead of transferring all data to a data centre or cloud platform first, it is processed locally. This approach is particularly relevant for…
What Is Physical AI? – When Artificial Intelligence Understands the Real World
Artificial intelligence has made enormous progress in recent years. Language models answer complex questions, image generators create realistic graphics, and intelligent software helps companies automate a wide range of processes. However, a new stage of development goes far beyond the digital…