SENSE IN

SENSE in operates as a specialized technology firm focused on the structural health monitoring (SHM) and process health monitoring (PHM) of composite and ceramic materials. The company provides monitoring solutions that are integrated into materials during the manufacturing phase, allowing for the lifelong tracking of key parameters.

The core of SENSE in's offering is its proprietary QRS® sensor technology. These thermomechanical sensors are embedded within the core of a composite part to monitor variables such as deformation, pressure, temperature, and resin flow. A key feature of these sensors is their non-intrusive nature; they are fabricated using the same materials as the client's parts, ensuring they age and respond to environmental factors in the same way as the host material. This integration provides a continuous stream of data on the material's health and behavior throughout its operational life. The sensors are designed to be robust, capable of withstanding millions of fatigue cycles, and energy-efficient, consuming only microamperes of power, which makes them suitable for embedded, long-term applications.

The business model centers on providing these advanced sensing solutions to industries where material integrity is critical. Clients are typically in sectors like aerospace, defense, and energy, where composites are used for high-performance applications such as aircraft components and wind turbine blades. By embedding sensors from the point of manufacture, SENSE in enables its clients to optimize fabrication processes (PHM) and to transition from scheduled, preventative maintenance to predictive, condition-based maintenance (SHM). This approach helps detect internal damage like microcracks or delamination that are not visible on the surface, thereby enhancing safety and potentially extending the service life of critical components.

The company's expertise spans materials science, mechanical stress in complex environments, industrial manufacturing processes, and electronics. This multidisciplinary foundation allows SENSE in to support clients through the entire project lifecycle, from development and design to testing and validation. The firm collaborates on projects aimed at advancing material fabrication, such as its participation in the CHANEL project with Airbus Helicopters to develop future rotor blades.

Keywords: structural health monitoring, process health monitoring, composite materials, ceramic monitoring, embedded sensors, non-destructive testing, QRS sensors, material integrity, predictive maintenance, aerospace composites, industrial sensors, asset lifecycle management, damage detection, thermomechanical sensors, advanced materials, infrastructure monitoring, non-intrusive sensors, energy efficiency, data acquisition, real-time monitoring