ENFORCE TAC, Germany’s leading trade fair for security and defense, will kick off in Nuremberg on 23rd February 2026. The CiS Research Institute will be represented for the first time with its own booth and will showcase relevant development results in Hall 6, Booth 6-215, the joint booth of LEG Thüringen. Dr. Klaus Ettrich, Head of MEMS, and Dr. Martin Schädel, Head of MOEMS, will be available for technical discussions on site for three days.
Our highlights at the exhibition stand are:
MoViSEG: Development of a mobile vital signs sensor system for detecting dangerous situations in active leisure activities and for particularly stressed occupational groups
The development is part of the ongoing joint funding project “MoViSEG” by partners KORA Industrie-Elektronik GmbH and CiS Forschungsinstitut für Mikrosensorik GmbH. The system is designed to combine an optical-digital in-ear sensor unit with a lightweight control and transmission unit attached to the helmet. Heart rate and blood oxygen saturation are essential vital parameters for assessing the health and acute condition of emergency personnel and pilots. They enable rapid detection of dangerous situations and open up intervention options for the wearer or the operations management.
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Silicon-based, custom photodiodes
Our silicon-based, customized photodiodes cover the spectral range from 200 to 1100 nm and can be freely designed in terms of contour, size, and segmentation. Using 3D structuring techniques, we create cavities, holes, and inclined partial surfaces, thereby integrating light sources and other optical elements and adjusting angle of incidence sensitivities over wide ranges. Spectral sensitivity and dynamics down to the nanosecond range can be adjusted through targeted technological adaptations. Flexible assembly and connection technology processes enable compact solutions such as directly integrated light sources, integrated optical elements, and stackable or foldable modules in-house.
Customized photodiode modules for TOPAS laser warning systems from LEOSYS
The laser warning systems from LEOSYS Laser and Electro-Optic Systems GmbH are based on highly dynamic and highly sensitive photodiodes optimized for the near-infrared spectral range. The CiS Research Institute acts as an important development partner and supplier of the detector assembly. The TOPAS system detects all common laser threats and can be easily integrated into various platforms. Further information on the TOPAS systems can be found at our partner LEOSYS GmbH.
NivLer: Retrofit kit for non-invasive pressure measurement
The innovative retrofit kit in the form of a sensitive pipe sleeve with an integrated pressure sensor system is suitable for non-invasive pressure measurement in process pipes. The sensor system is based on high-precision, 500 µm x 500 µm silicon-based strain sensors, which are applied directly to the sensitive area of the pipe sleeve using microtechnical joining processes. This direct coupling enables the exact detection of strain changes in the process pipe, which correlate with the internal pressure.
With a measurement accuracy of approximately 1% to 3% of the measuring range (between 4 and 300 bar), the system offers reliable results with minimal installation effort.
ZugKraftSensor: Sensors for belt tension monitoring
An innovative sensor system for determining belt tension in transmission belts of drive systems was developed as part of a development project for the precise planning of maintenance intervals, early detection of material fatigue, and avoidance of unplanned downtime. The system is based on silicon strain gauges (Si-DMS) and enables precise measurement of force ratios during operation – a decisive step toward predictive maintenance. The newly designed connection technology makes it possible to embed the sensors in highly stressed, flexible belt structures. This not only enables precise real-time measurements, but also paves the way for intelligent monitoring systems and adaptive maintenance strategies.
The “MoViSEG” project is funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE) based on a resolution passed by the German Bundestag.
Funding code: KK5085707DF4
The research and development work described was funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE) as part of the research project “Retrofit kit for non-invasive pressure measurement” (NivLer).
Funding code: 49MF220174
The research and development work described was funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE) as part of the research project “Sensors for belt tension monitoring” (ZugKraftSensor).
Funding code: 49MF210167
