New "progressive SHM sensor" enables weight reduction by structural health monitoring as well as RUL prediction of structural components

Monitoring structural health is a smart way to optimize weight without compromising integrity. The patented "progressive sensor" technology of FatigPro may be an ideal way to monitor structural health (SHM) of engineering structures.

Monitoring SHM helps identify overstressed areas, allowing designers to reinforce only where necessary rather than overbuilding the entire system, which in turn can help generate designs with minimum weight.

By understanding how loads distribute across a structure, engineers can use lighter materials in low-stress areas and high-strength materials only where needed.

System designers can integrate the new SHM sensors to actively adjust stiffness or load distribution, reducing the need for redundant structural elements.

Traditional designs often incorporate excess material as a safety buffer. SHM provides precise data, enabling confidence in lighter designs without unnecessary reinforcement.

Aircraft, automobiles, and space structures benefit hugely from SHM by minimizing mass while ensuring safety, leading to better fuel efficiency.