FIBER OPTIC SENSING
Structural Health Monitoring

- Fiber-optic monitoring solutions for application experts and system integrators
- Point and distributed sensing technology
- Independent fiber optics expert
- Own production facilities & selected external suppliers
- In-house R&D and testing center

Your Challenges:
- Status evaluation of bridges, tunnels, dams, retaining walls, etc.
- 24/7 Monitoring of acute damages
- Predictive maintenance
- Preventive monitoring to ensure ideal service time.
Our Solutions
- We supply your fiber optic based monitoring system
- Complete solutions for application experts or system integrators
- Large scale implementations for smart cities based on state-of-the-art IoT platforms
- Best in class equipment with focus on optimal cost efficiency for your specific project
- Services ranging from complete system design over sensor calibration down to technology consulting
Why Fiber Optics
Lifetime
Passive Sensor
No electrical power at the measurement point
Long distance
Remote monitoring (50 km and more)
High sensitivity and accuracy
Harsh and explosive environments
Resistant to corrosion, lightning, etc.
Immune to EMI
Electromagnetic interference
Technologies
Point Sensing
- Monitor well defined points
- Sensors for strain, temperature, tilt, acceleration, displacement, etc.
- Up to 40 multiplexed sensors per channel
- Fiber Bragg Grating Technology
- up to 16 channels on one interrogation unit
Distributed Sensing
- Monitor parameters on the complete length of the fiber
- Strain and / or temperature
- Up to 50km with one device
- Raman and Brillouin sensing technology
End-to-End Solutions
We provide all necessary parts for a complete fiberoptic sensing solution from sensors, sensing cables over interrogation units and accessories down to data analysis software solutions
Our solutions provide market-leading sensors and sensing cables for your application, no matter if produced by ourselves or from external expert partners around the globe.
Portable cost-efficient units for large scale implementations or professional 19” rack-mounted standalone devices for Fiber Bragg Grating, Raman, Brilloin, and Acoustic technology.
Scalable data solutions for single projects or large scale IoT based solutions
If you haven’t found the solution you are looking for in our large portfolio, we will create customized solutions for your needs. Just let us know.
Optional Services
- Sensors off the shelf or customized including sensor calibration
- Measuring units (Interrogation units, data server, Ready to use including USV, Rack, etc.)
- Technical Support and Training
- Rental or buying options
Structural Health Monitoring
with FIBER OPTIC SENSING

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Products
Case Studies
Cannara bridge
- Based on Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG)
- 6 Accelerometers, 2 Tilt Meters, 4 Long-Gauge Sensors
- 4 Asphalt sensors for additional traffic monitoring
- FBGuard Interrogation unit onsite including integrated data analysis with remote 4G mobile connection
- Data interpretation and FEM model by local university
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- Datasheets for interrogation units, sensors and cables
- Case studies
Stefan Hörth
Fiber Optic Sensing Specialist.
“Challenge me with your project”
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