As a part of its methodical and technological expertise Fraunhofer IZFP provides a great variety of competences to generate sensor-based data, e.g. methods based on
- Electromagnetics (terahertz waves, microwaves, micromagnetics, eddy current, flux leakage)
- Optics (laser, interferometry)
- Thermography (inductive thermography, etc.)
- Ultrasound (Phased Array, Sampling Phased Array, EMAT, air borne ultrasound, piezoelectrics)
- X-Ray (computed tomographie / laminography)
On these fundaments, the institute develops technologies and system solutions for
- Identification, analysis and assessment of materials and raw materials
- Definition of parameters for product development
- Monitoring and control of production processes
- Quality control for products
- Condition monitoring of products in trade and during operation
- Sorting of materials during recycling