On July 11, 2025, a kick-off meeting of the participants in the second project phase of the Integrated Sensor Technology for Intelligent Large-Scale Rolling Bearings (ISiG) project took place at IMKT. The project is conducted in collaboration between the IMKT, the Institute of Micro Production Technology (IMPT) and the Institute of Microelectronic Systems (IMS) at Leibniz Universität Hannover. During the exchange between the participating institutes, the next steps in the project were discussed.
The ISiG project is a sub-project of the DFG priority programme SPP 2305 “Sensor-Integrating Machine Elements as Enablers for Comprehensive Digitalization”.
The project aims to develop integrated thin-film sensor technology for tribologically highly loaded machine elements, particularly large rolling bearings, enabling the early detection of critical load conditions and the direct implementation of condition monitoring concepts within the bearing itself. The second project phase will focus on the practical implementation and validation of sensor integration.
After the active discussion, there was the opportunity to view the large-diameter bearing test rig on which the sensor-integrated bearings are to be tested during the course of the project.
