Fraunhofer Representative Office Beijing
Performing under pressure: sensor systems for extremely harsh environments

Sensor head with ceramic sensor element.
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At the moment, industry is lacking in robust sensors that can withstand extremely high temperatures and pressures. Eight Fraunhofer Institutes have now developed a technology platform for building this type of sensor systems as part of the “eHarsh” lighthouse project. These are even capable of monitoring the insides of turbines and deep boreholes for geothermal systems.

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