The network

In the context of the Bavarian Cluster Campaign, a high tech initiative of the Bavarian state, the Strategic Partnership for Sensor Technology (SPS) acts as network platform for the field of sensor technology. This network, with its over 40 members from industry and business and its 100 partners, promotes company networking, competence development and advancement of innovation. The SPS subsidiary Sensorik-Bayern GmbH supports SPS as a service company, initiating and accompanying R&D projects to completion and offering its customers a large range of specialised services.

Main activities

The central goal of this technological network is to increase the market opportunities of Bavarian sensor technology companies, which are all active in the development, production, sales or application of sensors. In order to realise these goals, SPS is intensifying the initiation of cooperative agreements and joint projects on regional, national and international levels. In addition, the sensor technology network is promoting the expansion of research capacities in Bavarian universities and cultivating the exchange of information to benefit strategic cooperation between large industries, small and medium-sized businesses, and universities. In addition to organising workshops, technical forums, conferences, and publications, the declared goal is to stimulate cooperation. In order to achieve these goals, SPS offers its member companies a service package tailored to their needs, which includes the areas of promotional programmes, development projects, sales, marketing and qualification.

The technological focus

The central goal of this technology network is to increase the market opportunities of Bavarian sensor technology companies, which are all active in the development, production, sales or application of sensors. To achieve these goals, SPS intensifies the initiation of cooperation agreements and joint projects on regional, national and international levels. In addition, the sensor technology network expedites the expansion of research capacities at Bavarian universities and supports knowledge and experience exchange between large corporations, small and medium-sized businesses, and universities. In addition to organising workshops, technical forums, conferences and publications it is the declared goal to stimulate cooperation.

Highlights

SPS offers customised service packages to its members. The network, with all its members and partners, is supported by its subsidiary Sensorik-Bayern GmbH, which was established in 2007 by SPS. Its main goals are to initiate and carry out joint and funded projects as well as offering services in research and development, innovation management and technologically oriented management consultancy. Clients from small and medium-sized enterprises are provided with sensor-specific know-how for developing their innovative products, while major producers can use the network services to adjust their company resources in a flexible manner. The technical focus is on sensor system development, measuring and testing tasks and feasibility studies. As a further service for its members, SPS operates a sensor technology professional pool as an interface between employers and applicants. This online platform for applications and job opportunities offers active support for small and medium-sized businesses and serves as a catalyst in the application process.