Applications of NV Quantum Sensing

The most important solution fields of Quantum Technologies GmbH
Innovation for industry, research, energy, e-mobility, medicine and security.
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Boundless application possibilities of our technology

Although we only present a selection of our products on our homepage, the potential of our technology goes far beyond this and opens up diverse opportunities in a wide range of application fields.
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Nondestructive material testing

Market leader potential thanks to inline capability and magnetic field imaging
Detection of cracks, cavities and inclusions in metals or components – high-resolution, contactless, directly inline. NV sensing detects defects as magnetic field anomalies and operates 100% galvanically isolated and EMC-robust.

Defense & security applications

Tamper-proof, contactless sensor arrays & enhancement of weapon effectiveness
Field-imaging monitoring for critical infrastructure, security and defense systems – tamper-proof, robust & EMC-resistant, performance-enhancing.

Automated test lines

Combined magnetic field/current measurement in complex test systems
As a modular building block, NV sensing enables real-time testing of material and electrical properties in production lines. Scalable from single test to mass production.

Magnetic field imaging in research & development

Highest resolution & imaging at room temperature
Visualize magnetic field distributions, material processes and biological samples with extremely high sensitivity – at room temperature and without cryogenics. Ideal for material science, life sciences & quantum technology.

Inline quality control in production

Field-based defect detection directly in the process
Continuous, contactless inspection of components for magnetic, electrical or structural defects – robust also for high-voltage, high-temperature and EMC environments.

Position measurement of pistons, rotors, discs, slides

Miniaturized contactless sensor heads
Precise position and motion measurement in engines, robotics and machinery – 100% galvanically and thermally isolated (e.g. in the air gap of the motor or with magnetic bearings).

Motor and generator monitoring

Permanent magnetic field control in the air gap
Precise real-time monitoring in e-motors, generators and traction systems for efficiency, safety and predictive maintenance. Ideal for e-mobility and industrial drives.

Galvanically isolated high-voltage measurement

Safe current & field measurement in HV, EMC & harsh environments
Modern current and magnetic field measurement with maximum safety: fully fiber-optic and contactless, for all high-voltage applications, energy systems and future mobility.

Quality control of batteries & storage cells

Magnetic field-driven defect analysis
Fast detection of weld spots, blockages or short circuits – inline and without additional retooling effort. A crucial building block for safe, efficient battery production.

Eddy-current imaging

Imaging inline testing of conductive structures
Real-time imaging of current flow and material anomalies through contactless eddy current sensing – robust, high-resolution and immediately analyzable.

State-of-the-art sensor networks for Industry 4.0

Modular, AI-capable and optically isolated
Networked sensor heads as central components for automation, intelligent process monitoring and AI-based predictive maintenance: safe, low-maintenance, flexible.

Troubleshooting on circuit boards and electronics

Imaging magnetic field detection of hidden faults
Short circuits, interruptions and defects in PCBs are detected as magnetic field anomalies – nondestructive, high-resolution, directly in the production process.

Automated fault diagnosis with AI

Real-time analysis of surface image data
Combines magnetic field camera/array data with modern AI algorithms for automatic fault prediction and maintenance optimization.

Magnetic field cameras for teaching and research

Didactic & real-time imaging for education and research
Direct visualization of physical fields, phenomena and processes – usable from student laboratories to high-level research projects.

Industrial fluid flow measurement

Magnetic field/current measurement in aggressive media
Contactless, chemically resistant magnetic field sensing for aggressive, hot or high-voltage stressed liquids and production processes.

Magnetic field distribution on curved surfaces

Flexible arrays for complex geometries
Field imaging on turbines, sheets, bio-structures or car bodies – sensor-adaptable arrays enable stress-/shape-accurate 2D/3D field visualization.

Endoscopic diagnostics in medical technology

Miniaturized, contactless magnetic field sensors
Field measurement in catheters or instruments – safe, biocompatible and metal-free for new diagnostics in minimally invasive medicine.

Robot-supported monitoring of welds and solder joints

Inline detection of defects in real time
Magnetic field sensing makes welding and soldering defects visible during the ongoing process – perfect complement for automated production.

Non-invasive current measurement in HV systems

Safe, contactless monitoring in high-voltage applications
Protection and monitoring of energy, mobility or industrial systems – without contact, with full optical isolation and high precision.

Process monitoring in chemical plants

Chemically and thermally robust magnetic field sensors
Ideal for aggressive environments, high temperatures or explosive atmospheres – without metallic parts, low-maintenance and safe.

E-Mobility

Innovative magnetic field sensing for electric vehicles and battery applications
Real-time monitoring of motors, batteries and power electronics – contactless, harsh-environment-capable, optionally field-imaging, EMC-robust and highly precise (especially in spatial resolution!) and that in the smallest installation spaces. Improved fault diagnosis, safe high-voltage measurement and intelligent position as well as current measurement enable maximum reliability and energy efficiency for modern electric vehicles and charging infrastructure.

Fusion energy

Nondestructive magnetic field and current imaging for plasma and plant diagnostics
High-precision, contactless sensor heads for monitoring magnetic fields, current densities and material states in fusion reactors, plasma reactors and test facilities. Enables real-time fault detection, safe condition monitoring and precise visualization of plasma or field distributions – central for maximum operational safety, innovation and reliability in modern fusion research.

Superconducting magnets & their applications

Precise magnetic field imaging & monitoring in high-field systems
Innovative magnetic field sensing for monitoring and quality control of superconducting magnets in research, medical technology and industry. Real-time magnetic field acquisition in the cryostat at low temperature!, in particle accelerators, in fusion experiments and in MRI systems:
enables precise monitoring of magnetic field distribution, fault detection in cooling and power supply as well as increased operational safety and efficiency of high-field technologies.

Building automation & smart buildings

Magnetic field sensing for security, monitoring and intelligent building control
Contactless magnetic field and current sensors enable reliable monitoring of supply lines, access systems and electronic infrastructure in buildings. Automated fault detection, tamper protection and real-time status of energy and security systems ensure maximum operational safety, energy-efficient operation and lower maintenance costs in modern smart buildings. Increased transparency and control support facility management, user comfort and the integration of sustainable technologies.

Life science & bioanalytics

Innovative magnetic field sensing for biological and medical applications
NV diamond sensor arrays enable precise, nondestructive magnetic field and current measurements in the field of life sciences. Applications include the detection and analysis of magnetic nanoparticles, flow determination in microfluidic channels, monitoring of electrochemical reactions as well as the diagnosis of structural and functional properties of biological samples. The technology creates new paths for contactless lab-on-a-chip analyses, molecular diagnostics and biomagnetic research – with high sensitivity, fast measurement and maximum flexibility. Economic advantages: faster research cycles, higher analysis quality, new test methods and reliable, safe bioprocess monitoring.

Food technology & pharma

Contactless magnetic field sensing for quality control and production safety
Magnetic field and current sensing enables reliable, nondestructive testing and monitoring of production processes in the food and pharmaceutical industries. Inline measurements detect sources of contamination, material defects or deviations in filling, packaging and sterilization processes at an early stage. The technology ensures higher product quality, traceability and safety, reduces inspection effort and minimizes waste, recalls and downtimes.

Logistics & supply chain monitoring

Contactless magnetic field sensing for cargo monitoring and tamper protection
State-of-the-art magnetic field and current sensors enable condition monitoring of sensitive goods, containers and inventories along the entire supply chain. Real-time detection of tampering, theft or quality deviations during transit and storage through imaging sensors that work contactlessly and measure reliably even in harsh environments. Economic advantages: improved delivery reliability, increased security, fully automated documentation of transport events and faster response to problems – for sustainable, transparent and efficient supply chains.