2022-03-082022-03-082000https://publica.fraunhofer.de/handle/publica/304811DE 29922560 U UPAB: 20000508 NOVELTY - An operational component including one or more sub-systems is amenable to surface measurement. Thin-layer transducers, contacts and circuitry are located on a deformable, flexible substrate. They form a geometric measurement matrix fitting onto the component surface. USE - For surface-instrumentation of machine components. ADVANTAGE - This invention successfully combines a number of beneficial concepts. Thin-film sensors, flexible printed circuitry and surface measurements over non-planar objects are brought together to provide a simple, yet comprehensive measurement system, interfacing between control and instrumentation logic, and engineering hardware. Numerous further advantages accrue, in terms e.g. of ease of fixing and replacement, low cost, flexible connection and low inertia. Wider application beckons.de608667utility model1999-29922560