Processing Studies for the Development of a Manufacture Process for Intelligent Lightweight Structures with Integrated Sensor Systems and Adapted Electronics

The cross-industry trend towards efficient lightweight solutions continues unabatedly and leads to an increasing use of structural components made of fibre composites. At the same time, there is an increasing demand for the realization and integration of additional functions such as sensory properties. For the widespread application of intelligent lightweight components, manufacturing technologies suitable for series production are required. Fibre-reinforced polyurethane composites offer a great potential for the production of smart lightweight structures. A novel method based on the Long Fibre Injection (LFI) technology enables the integration of piezoceramic components and by their direct connection to suitable electrode structures the process immanent fabrication of sensory elements.