Smart Sensor Systems: Future Technologies for Diverse Industries

Smart Sensor Systems are integrated in many different applications in almost every sector of our life. The Area of Excellence can be divided into many different sub-themes: „Digital Twin“, „Sensor data evaluations“ or „LiDAR“ and more.

A key focus of the „Area of Excellence Smart Sensor Systems“ is on integrating sensor technology within the CrossCluster framework, particularly in sectors such as Automotive, Green, Health, Logistics/Packaging, and Food. This ArEx aims to advance expertise in smart sensor systems and their applications. So far, significant progress has been made in sensor-specific project development, including the integration of various types of sensors such as temperature sensors and base sensors.

Also various subject areas emerged: ‚Dependable Systems,‘ ‚Condition Monitoring,‘ and the use of sensor technology in the field of circular economy, including topics such as ‚digital Twin‘ with the corresponding interface between the real and digital world, as well as ‚Sensors for harsh environments.‘ Additional potential topics include self-calibrating systems, sensor data evaluations, sensor data fusion, and LiDAR.
For example, the Cockpit of the Future initiative explores sensor data and sensor technology in conjunction with electronic braking systems (ESBS) and data processing, particularly within mobility and medical fields.

A broader vision for the SAC region is to establish itself as a leader in smart sensor systems and the Internet of Things (IoT). To achieve this, an inaugural core team of approximately 40 stakeholders has been assembled. The strategic promotion of this domain emphasizes research and development, industry applications, and practical implementations.

Our partners from the Smart Sensor Systems area

Projects from the area

Expert Forum Cleanroom Technologies

The independent expert forum informs, advises, and guides decision-makers regarding the development and use of air purification technologies to facilitate everyday life during the pandemic.

Cockpit of the Future

Revolutionizing Road Safety: The Silicon Alps Cluster and Virtual Vehicle Research Center unveil a groundbreaking collaboration, merging mobility and health. Imagine a car cockpit that doesn’t just navigate roads but also monitors your health, alerting first responders in emergencies and ensuring safer journeys for seniors and those with chronic conditions.

Projects

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Contact

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DI (FH) Gernot Eder

Site Manager Graz & Business Development

After my studies as a Health Care Engineer – focusing on medical technologies and health informatics – at the University of Applied Sciences Graz, I made my first professional experiences at GS1 in Vienna. In the field of logistics, I have been involved in numerous projects with hospitals, medical technology and pharma companies. After my return to Graz, I was able to shape the field of medical technologies at the Human.technology Cluster as a business developer, pushing important topics such as sensor technologies, microelectronics or production technologies in the life science context on the national and international levels. With the foundation of nubid, I have been able to support numerous companies and start-ups in the field of medical technologies and digitization in expanding their business.

As Business Development and Innovation Manager I can perfectly use my experience and network from science and business to generate added value for our partners at the SILICON ALPS Cluster. Especially in the context of sensor technologies and microelectronics, I will push the topics of start-up ecosystem and project development as well as internationalization.

“one plus one is more than two”

gernot.eder@silicon-alps.at

+43 664 88 22 62 56