SMART Layer® Sensors

Our exclusive sensor appliqué, SMART Layer®, by Acellent, can be affixed to any structure permanently. It comprises a range of sensors of different types, embedded in a slim carrier film, with built-in wiring and connectors. We offer both standard and bespoke designs. Whether you're retrofitting an existing structure or integrating it into a new one, installation is a breeze.

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Single Sensors

We offer SMART Layers® for laboratory testing and prototyping purposes. These individual layers contain a single sensor, either a Pizeoelectric or digital temperature sensor, embedded in a thin, flexible dielectric carrier film. As there is only one sensor, it can be placed anywhere, allowing for customizable intra-sensor spacing. The sensors are wired individually and connected to data-acquisition hardware through a multi-channel connection box.

Standard Layers

Our SMART Layer® sensor designs catalog includes a variety of standard off-the-shelf options, such as strips of different lengths and circular patterns. These designs are ideal for most common applications, making them perfect for testing and prototyping, as well as production environments. Our standard designs come with a complete set of PZT sensors and optional digital temperature sensors.

Custom Designs

We offer the option to create fully customized SMART Layers® that cater to your specific requirements. Our capabilities allow for virtually any layout, including stretchable/expandable networks that can adapt to any geometric shape/structure. You can also choose the number and combination of sensors such as PZT sensors, digital temperature sensors, RTDs, strain gauges, fiber optics, and more.

Innovative

The SMART Layer® by Acellent is a circuit appliqué that is patented and flexible. It has an array of sensors embedded within it, creating a network of sensors that can be to any structure with ease. The installation process is simple and can be.

Thin, flexible dielectric film containing an embedded network of distributed, pre-configured sensors.
All of the sensors across the entire network are pre-wired, simplifying installation and cable management.
Electrically-isolated connections with insulated shielding layers reduce electromagnetic interference (EMI) and cross-talk.
Fixed, precise positioning of sensors across the structure ensures consistently repeatable signals.
Multiple types of sensors can be incorporated in the network, including: piezoelectric (PZT), temperature, strain gauges, fiber optic, etc.
Utilizes flexible wiring (in the form of printed copper traces) to increase longevity under fatigue loading.

Durable

The SMART Layer® is specifically engineered to withstand harsh conditions, including wet environments, and is built to last for extended periods of time in real-world scenarios.

Tested under a diverse set of electrical, mechanical, fatigue, and flight conditions.
Proven to withstand lightning strikes and physical stresses.
Available with a variety of protective coating options to increase survivability in harsh environments (e.g, UV-protection).
Manufactured with tear-resistant edge construction that increases durability.
Configurable with multiple-path wiring to provide enhanced survivability.
Repairable directly in the field (even after installation) at the level of individual sensors.

Practical

The SMART Layer® is well-established in the field of Structural Health Monitoring (SHM). It is noted for its unique ability to cover large structural areas as a result of its sensor network concept.

Flexible and adaptable to any 2D or 3D structure and geometry, with stretchable/expandable designs available as build-to-order options.
Able to be surface-mounted after minimal preparation in order to easily retrofit existing metal and composite structures.
Directly embeddable into composite materials during the manufacturing process through a variety of methods.

The SMART Layer® is our proprietary sensor appliqué, designed to be permanently mounted to any structure. It consists of a network of distributed sensors of various types, embedded in a thin carrier film, with integrated wiring and connectors. Standard and custom designs are available. Whether you're retrofitting an existing structure or integrating it into a new one, installation couldn't be simpler.

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