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“ The market for printed electronics , especially for sensors , is a future field for Heidelberg .” – Rainer Hundsdörfer , Heidelberg chief executive officer
Using a car seat developed with RECARO Automotive GmbH , visitors can see how pressure sensor foils can detect occupants and distinguish them from other objects Photo Heidelberg Printed Electronics film is equipped with up to one million sensors that register the smallest changes in pressure , temperature , or humidity . The data obtained in this way is then processed using AI algorithms and delivers information quality that goes beyond discrete measured variables ,” said Dr Michael Kröger , managing director of Heidelberg Printed Electronics . “ In the process , the entire sensor technology is printed in a single pass – including all conductive tracks , sensors , and the interface to digital end devices .” n matrix presented also makes it possible to determine which seat position passengers are occupying . This will be particularly important in ( partially ) autonomous driving for triggering safety systems , as the driver ’ s position will become much more variable .
An innovative battery monitoring solution will also be presented at LOPEC . Printed , ultra-thin pressure and temperature sensors can capture spatially resolved data from individual battery cells to extend battery life by up to 40 %. Printed sensor films are thin enough to fit between individual battery cells and capture detailed pressure and temperature data . The cell-level information provides valuable insights into battery health and performance , helping research and development teams improve their battery designs . These could help in extending the driving range of electric vehicles .
“ With the industrial production of sensor-equipped functional films , Heidelberg is opening up a new playing field for digital business models . Each square meter of the
Heidelberg production of printed electronics at the WieslochWalldorf site . Photo Heidelberg Printed Electronics
Indian Printer & Publisher | 1 March 2022
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