Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are a promising functional material in nanoelectronics and sensor technology. Therefore, Fraunhofer ENAS has developed a modular process that overcomes previous hurdles in the integration of carbon nanotubes.
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Defective or incorrectly installed components in large machines and systems can lead to their failure. This makes final assembly inspection and quality monitoring during operations more important. Often the assembly personnel are entrusted with this testing task if they have good hearing and long experience. However, human hearing is rather subjective: it gets tired after a certain amount of time and ambient noise can have a negative effect. Fraunhofer IZFP has developed the “listening” sensor system “AcoustiX” as a more reliable alternative.
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Fraunhofer ENAS is developing a new localization method based on magnetic fields. The inductive system allows reliable localization even in non-homogeneous and opaque substances. A first application is planned for localizing Sens-o-Spheres in bioreactors.
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In the “Citizen Sensor“ project, Fraunhofer EMFT and the FabLab Munich have developed a nitrate measuring instrument for amateur gardeners who can use it to quickly and easily measure the fertilizer status of their vegetable beds or the water quality in their garden pond via the nitrate content in the soil.
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