The implementation of Industry 4.0 has integrated manufacturing, electronics, and
engineering materials, leading to the creation of smart parts (SPs) that provide information …

Standardized fasteners such as bolts are particularly suitable for structurally integrated force
measurements, as they are located directly in the force flow and therefore allow the …

We present a multi-axis force sensor capable of measuring both axial forces and bending
moments that is integrable into a cavity within a M20 bolt. This cavity, which reduces the …

Laser-based powder bed fusion (LPBF) as an additive manufacturing (AM) process allows
the integration of sensors at any location within the manufactured part. This allows for …

We present a method for manufacturing 3D-printed strain gauges by means of fused filament
fabrication that are suitable for experimental stress analysis applications. The 3D-printed …

Attempts in research to equip robotic end-effectors with tactile sensing facilitate an advanced
environment perception and provide the means for dexterous interaction. Sensing at the …