Smart Elastomers With Embedded Sensors for Real-Time Monitoring
Transforming traditional elastomers into intelligent components, our sensor-integrated technology delivers real-time force, temperature and vibration data — boosting efficiency, enabling predictive maintenance, and ensuring durability in extreme environments.
Advanced elastomer technologies —Embedding force, temperature, and vibration sensors into elastomer components transforms them into intelligent, real-time monitoring systems.
Enhanced performance and predictive maintenance —Continuous data feedback improves efficiency, reduces downtime, and enables predictive maintenance across industries.
Space-efficient and durable solutions — Load Sensing Elastomer (LSE) technology offers a compact, robust and cost-effective sensor integration method, capable of operating in extreme conditions where conventional sensors fail.
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As industries increasingly rely on real-time data, automation, and predictive maintenance, the demand for advanced sensing materials has grown exponentially. Traditional elastomer components, once passive mechanical elements, are now being transformed into intelligent, data-driven solutions through integrated sensor technology. This evolution is driven by trends such as Industry 4.0, IoT-enabled manufacturing, and the push for more efficient, self-monitoring systems across sectors including automotive, railway, medical and industrial machinery.
The Evolution of Sensing Materials and Industry Trends
The ability to embed sensors directly within elastomers presents a significant engineering breakthrough. By seamlessly integrating force, temperature and vibration monitoring capabilities into elastomeric materials, companies can enhance operational efficiency, improve safety, and enable predictive maintenance strategies that reduce downtime and extend component lifespan. As sensor technology continues to advance, the future of elastomers lies in their ability to not only absorb mechanical stress but also provide real-time insights that drive smarter decision-making.
Unlocking the Potential of Elastomers with Integrated Sensors
In industries where real-time data and predictive maintenance are critical, seamlessly integrating sensors into elastomer components represents a significant advancement. The Angst+Pfister Sensors and Power innovative sensing material technology embeds advanced sensors directly into elastomers, transforming traditional components into intelligent systems capable of real-time monitoring and enhanced functionality. This integration improves operational efficiency, system control and reliability across diverse applications.
Expertise & Development: From Research to Market Innovation
The integration of elastomeric and sensor technology has been a long-term research focus, developed in collaboration with leading universities and research institutes. Our proprietary processing techniques enable precise, long-lasting sensor functionality in extreme environments where conventional solutions fail. This innovation ensures accurate measurements even under challenging conditions.
Addressing Industry Challenges With Smart Solutions
Reliable data collection is essential for optimizing performance, safety and equipment longevity. However, incorporating sensors into existing systems presents several engineering challenges:
Space and weight constraints — Strict dimensional limits make traditional sensor integration impractical.
Optimal measurement placement — Meaningful data requires sensors at the right position.
Integration complexity — Retrofitting often demands costly design modifications.
Environmental durability — Sensors must withstand dirt, moisture, extreme temperatures, and mechanical stress.
Cost-effective performance — Balancing affordability with high reliability is essential.
Real-time monitoring and predictive maintenance — Immediate feedback minimizes downtime.
The Angst+Pfister Sensors and Power sensor-integrated elastomer technology overcomes these challenges by delivering tailored, robust and cost-efficient solutions that redefine sensor implementation in industrial applications.
Engineering Customer-Specific Solutions
Customers require elastomer components that not only provide traditional damping and sealing functions but also supply real-time operational data. Our sensor-integrated elastomers enable:
Real-time load measurement
Lifetime analysis
Predictive maintenance
Control system integration
By offering reliable data acquisition, seamless system integration and adaptation to industry-specific conditions — including agriculture, railway and medical applications — our solutions deliver performance enhancements without the need for complex modifications.
To learn more about how we tailor engineering solutions across industries, visit our Capabilities page.
Our LSE technology introduces a highly space-efficient force and vibration sensor system, fully embedded within elastomer components such as buffers and rubber mats. Unlike conventional electronic sensors, LSE technology enables accurate data collection from locations that were previously inaccessible.
Additionally, we integrate sensors for temperature measurement, offering a comprehensive monitoring solution tailored to unique force and dimensional requirements. This approach eliminates the need for extensive system redesigns, ensuring smooth implementation across industries.
Angst + Pfister GroupMaterials and Applications: Engineered for Harsh Environments
We employ high-performance elastomeric materials — including buffers, mats and seals — designed to meet rigorous industry standards. Our sensing materials provide real-time data on force, temperature and vibration, delivering critical insights for applications such as:
Antivibration systems
Load and force measurement
Temperature and vibration monitoring in harsh environments
Overload detection and operational stability assessment
Depending on application requirements, we select elastomers from our extensive Angst+Pfister portfolio, ensuring compliance with industry-specific regulations, including food safety and medical-grade certifications.
Engineering Advantages: The Value of Smart Elastomers
Our LSE technology provides engineers with key advantages:
Ultra-thin sensor design — ideal where space and weight are limited
Adaptable sensor geometry — customizable for diverse force ranges and component designs
Seamless system integration — combines damping and sensing without major modifications
High environmental durability — resistant to extreme mechanical and environmental conditions
Cost efficiency — fewer components and streamlined manufacturing
Conclusion
Our sensing material technology redefines how elastomers interact with real-world applications. By bridging traditional elastomers with advanced sensor integration, we empower engineers to develop smarter, more data-driven solutions. This innovation enhances system efficiency, ensures predictive maintenance, and supports the evolution of intelligent industrial applications.
About Angst+Pfister
The Angst+Pfister Group, headquartered in Switzerland, has been a leading innovation development partner for technical components and engineering solutions for over a hundred years, primarily in the areas of elastomer and rubber-metal parts and compounds.
Through local sales and technical organizations, the company serves more than 20,000 customers in over 50 countries per year. By building up a global network of highly selective companies and partners worldwide over the years, Angst+Pfister operates research and development centers as well as production facilities worldwide to serve customers efficiently at the cutting edge of technology.
Angst+Pfister stands for the highest possible degree of responsibility — good corporate governance, compliance with laws and regulations, fair competition, the well-being of employees, and social and environmental responsibility are guiding principles in all areas of its business.
For more information about our global network, innovation and engineering expertise, visit Angst+Pfister Group.
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