RECENDT – Driving Innovation in Inline Sensor Technology

The Research Center for Non-Destructive Testing GmbH (RECENDT) is a leading Austrian research institute at the forefront of innovation in inline-capable sensor technologies and non-destructive testing (NDT). RECENDT covers the whole range from application-oriented fundamental research to the implementation of state-of-the-art sensing solutions for industrial applications.

RECENDT’s core expertise spans a wide range of technologies, applicable for practically all industrial branches, medical research and diagnostics, and materials and process development.

These non-destructive sensing technologies enable inline, contactless, and non-invasive inspection of processes, materials and components, making them ideal for modern production environments. RECENDT’s solutions are widely used in industries such as automotive, aerospace, electronics, and pharmaceuticals, where precision and reliability are critical.

Still we notice, that many – mainly smaller – companies and institutes are not aware of the huge benefits from applying NDT and of the developments and improvements in this field.

As a partner in the EU-funded SINOPES project (SINOPES – Ihr Netzwerk für Smarte Inline-Sensorik für die Produktion) under the Interreg Bavaria–Austria program, RECENDT brings its deep technical knowledge and practical experience to a cross-border initiative aimed at strengthening interregional networks and enhance production efficiency in the Bavaria–Austria border region through advanced sensor technology.

The SINOPES project is building a network focused on inline-capable measurement and testing technologies, with a particular emphasis on non-destructive testing (NDT). Network members include technology providers and technology users (manufacturing companies), research institutions, industrial clusters, and other stakeholders.

These partners form the SINOPES core team:

• Business Upper Austria – OÖ Wirtschaftsagentur GmbH as lead partner
• RECENDT – Research Center for Non-Destructive Testing GmbH
• Strategische Partnerschaft Sensorik e.V.
• Fraunhofer EZRT – Society for the Promotion of Applied Research e.V., Development Center for X-ray Technology at the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS (EZRT)
• FORWISS – University of Passau, Institute for Software Systems in Technical Applications of Computer Science

Together, the project partners created a set of “Knowledge & Practice resources”. These are available for you online and include:

• Handbook: An Introduction to Inline Sensor Technology
• Brochure: Application and Benefits of Inline Sensor Technology
• Collections and summaries of up-to-date scientific publications
• Best practice use-cases
• Trainings, offered in Bavaria, Austria and online

These offers are designed to help companies – especially small and medium-sized enterprises – to understand and adopt inline sensor technologies in a cost-effective and scalable way.

Especially the SINOPES Handbook serves as a key resource for businesses exploring this field. It includes a clear introduction to non-destructive testing (NDT) and inline-capable technologies, along with practical guidance on providers, funding, and implementation. Additionally, it features real-world examples to inspire innovation in industrial applications.

Contact
Robert Holzer
Research Center for Non-Destructive Testing GmbH (RECENDT)
robert.holzer@recendt.at
www.recendt.at

Iris Reingruber
Business Upper Austria – OÖ Wirtschaftsagentur GmbH
iris.reingruber@biz-up.at
www.biz-up.at

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