A sensor that can measure vibrations on all types of assets with potential use cases in all industries
Wormsensing has made the first major advance in vibration measurement in over 70 years with sensors that are as sensitive as they are easy to integrate and use.
This flexible, miniaturized vibration sensor can be installed anywhere. © Wormsensing
Wormsensing has made the first major advance in vibration measurement in over 70 years with sensors that are as sensitive as they are easy to integrate and use.
Today’s vibration sensors generally use strain gauges or accelerometers. Wormsensing sensors are 1,000 times more accurate than strain gauges and 10,000 times smaller than accelerometers. The patch-like sensors are no thicker than a human hair, making them quick and easy to apply to virtually any surface in any environment.
Wormsensing sensors are the ideal solution for virtually any industry. Huge structures like wind turbines can be equipped with the sensors for structural health monitoring. The sensors can also slip into tight spaces like the inside of a car door handle to create new user interfaces. Quality and process control can also benefit from these sensors, which can be integrated into machine tools and complex, technologically-advanced industrial equipment.
The company currently offers an off-the-shelf sensor, Dragonfly®, as well as custom sensors designed to OEM specifications.
Wormsensing was founded by two CEA scientists and is located near the CEA in Grenoble’s scientific district, where it operates a pilot line capable of manufacturing up to two million units per year. The company is pursuing its R&D with the CEA through a joint laboratory.
Key figure: 150 microns
At just 150 microns, Wormsensing’s vibration sensor is no thicker than a human hair and can be used anywhere
Key markets:
- Monitoring, Structural Health Monitoring (SHM), Condition Based Maintenance (CBM)
- Event detection
- Vibration analysis
- Quality and process control
- Dynamic weighing and force measurement
- Human-machine interfaces
Technology
- Thin-film (10 µm) piezoelectric ceramic sensing element
- Flexible, conformable electronic substrate
Year founded: 2020
Originating institute: CEA-Leti