The fourth edition of the CiS MOEMS workshop “NDIR sensor technology from component to system” also included a wide range of topics and intensive discussions. In an exciting keynote speech, Michael Maier (Micro-Hybrid Electronic GmbH) gave an overview from the beginnings of gas sensor technology 2000 years ago to the present day. The presentation about the invisible enablers, researchers and their discoveries, from alchemy to scientific analytics and future requirements for gas sensor technology impressed all participants.
Carsten Oldorf (m-u-t GmbH) gave a live presentation of new NDIR sensors for multi-gas sensors. Jeffrey Knosalla from Micro-Hybrid also presented an eNDIRi2 evaluation kit, a modular system for IR component evaluation for individual gas analysis, with a live demo.
With three presentations, the CiS Research Institute demonstrated the focus of its research and development work in this area. Dr. Martin Schädel, Head of the MOEMS business unit at CiS Research Institute, presented a fast infrared emitter array for applications in non-dispersive infrared spectroscopy (NDIR) for gas detection and concentration for medical and industrial applications.
Dr. Andreas Winzer, head of the MOEMS department at the institute, explained the development and application of neural networks for the modeling of IR emitters. In another lecture, he reported on degradation effects in MEMS IR emitters and their influence on the performance and long-term stability of these components.
Markus Bartram (PicoLAS GmbH) gave a very practical application. The safe pollutant monitoring presented as a disaster assessment and monitoring system for emergency operations by the fire department offered plenty of potential for new project ideas and technical discussions. Innovative drone technology for real-time hazard assessment and the associated requirements for gas sensor technology were discussed.
In the end, everyone agreed that the topic of the MOEMS workshop remains exciting and many questions are still open – a good basis for the fifth edition of the NDIR workshop in 2026.
