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Featured Expert: First Sensor Technology GmbH

First Sensor Technology GmbH was founded in 2000 as a spin-off of the Fraunhofer Institute and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany. The company established itself early as a specialist in silicon-based sensing technologies, with a strong emphasis on application-driven semiconductor development and precision measurement solutions. Since 2020, First Sensor has operated as part of TE Connectivity, following its 2020 majority share acquisition and integration into TE’s global Sensors business.

First Sensor focuses on the development and manufacturing of advanced sensing modules and semiconductor components, including radiation detectors, infrared and optical sensors, photodiodes, and pressure and flow sensors. Its technology portfolio is built on MEMS and CMOS processes, enabling compact, high-performance sensor designs for demanding environments. In addition to discrete sensor components, the company provides application-specific sensor modules engineered to meet precise functional, mechanical, and regulatory requirements.

The company’s solutions are used in industries where measurement accuracy, long-term stability, and reliability are critical. Key application areas include X-ray and computed tomography systems, industrial quality inspection and process monitoring, automotive safety and driver-assistance systems, autonomous and assisted mobility platforms, aviation instrumentation, and security scanning technologies. First Sensor’s radiation and optical sensing technologies are also deployed in aerospace and defense applications, where robustness and signal fidelity are essential.

As part of TE Connectivity, First Sensor benefits from global manufacturing, supply chain scale, and system-level integration capabilities, while continuing to support highly specialized sensing applications. Its technologies are typically selected for use cases that require high sensitivity, miniaturization, and reliable performance under challenging operating conditions.

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