Sensor and Data Systems for Safety, Sustainability, and Efficiency

Fraunhofer IZFP is an internationally renowned research and development institute for applied, industry-oriented research with headquarters in Saarbrücken. The institute's activities focus on the development of intelligent sensor and data systems for safety, sustainability and efficiency. The results of its R&D work are used in business and industry. The scientific-technological solutions support science and industry and at the same time contribute to shaping our society and our future.

In addition to customized sensor systems, sensor data management, data analysis and data value creation with AI and machine learning techniques, the R&D portfolio also includes extensive consulting activities in the field of standardization, among others. The understanding of technical testing and sensor physics is also complemented by technologies and concepts from AI research. The decades-long understanding of applications and processes for materials and the products made from them continues to form a solid basis and provides the impetus for Fraunhofer IZFP's expanded research mission in the future: By adding aspects of digital signal and information processing, novel applications in domains such as critical infrastructure, the food industry, the sustainable circular economy, and resource protection and conservation become possible.

News from Research and Development

 

Press Release, 6.2.2025

Andreas Noss new Administrative Director at Fraunhofer IZFP

 

Press Release, 7.1.2025

Intelligent sensor platform revolutionizes the monitoring of critical infrastructure

 

Press Release, 18.11.2024

“SmartWire-Sensor”

Competence center develops solution for early detection of harmful water ingress in critical infrastructure

 

Press Note, 8.10.2024

Now online: The new Fraunhofer IZFP image film!

Your contact for nondestructive testing methods (NDT) and NDT services

Do you have questions about NDT methods or services?

Then please contact our expert Dipl.-Ing. Thomas Schwender.

Our Research and Performance Centers

Fraunhofer Center for Sensor Intelligence ZSI

A joint strategic R&D initiative of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft and the Saarland

“InSignA“

Intelligent signal analysis and assistance systems

“MatBeyoNDT“

Research Center for Sensor Materials & Sensor Systems

“SigMaSense“

Development of novel cognitive, adaptive sensor technology using compressed sensing

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ACEX 2025

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