FISCH-Plattform; Functionalized Integrated Sensor Connector Housing - Plattform

In the constantly growing biotechnology market, self-sufficient, highly miniaturized measurement systems are in high demand. The acquisition of online sensor data with such systems is challenging due to their small size. Previous solutions have always relied on at least one prerequisite in measurement technology, either the possibility of integrating robust rod sensors into the process, provided that these do not interfere with the process. Or the possibility of outsourcing the acquisition and processing of measured values outside the reactor system, where size and dimensions do not play a role. There are also reaction systems for small volumes, such as shake flasks, for which only a few sensors are available on the market.

In the cooperation project between amensio GmbH, Werkzeugbau Winkelmühle GmbH and the TUD Dresden University of Technology, Institute of Natural Materials Technology, Chair of Bioprocess Engineering, a novel, miniaturized, waterproof, functionalized housing for a microelectronic sensor with a diameter of less than 10 mm is to be developed. The special feature here is the miniaturization of the components required to link the components, which is close to the limit of technical feasibility. The aim is a reusable, sterilizable pH sensor for biotechnology with an additional connector to which a potential user can connect electrochemical consumables.