Consumer & Smart Devices

The Consumer & Smart Devices industry drives innovation by integrating advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, IoT, and wearable systems into everyday products that improve connectivity, convenience, and user experience. Its applications span healthcare, smart homes, entertainment, and communication, making it a key sector for digital transformation and the development of intelligent solutions.

The Consumer & Smart Devices industry faces major R&D challenges in energy efficiency, cybersecurity, AI integration, interoperability, miniaturization and sustainable manufacturing.Rapid technology cycles and increasing demand for reliable, connected, and user-centric devices require continuous innovation and cross-disciplinary expertise.

An applied research center like Silicon Austria Labs (SAL) can support the industry by developing advanced sensor technologies, edge AI solutions, secure electronics, and next-generation communication systems while enabling collaboration between academia and industry to accelerate technology transfer and market-ready innovation.

Open Calls

Advanced Wet Etch for Emerging Materials

Automata Learning for Coverage, Heuristics, and Evaluation of Models (ALCHEM)

Printed Flexible Sensor Patch for Smart Wound Monitoring

Smart Paper Adventures

NEAPOLIS II – POLICY-ENABLED INNOVATION

Projects

KERMIT

KERMIT is developing a wearable, sweat-sensitive skin patch for the early detection and remote monitoring of kidney disease. The project integrates printed electrochemical sensors, sweat stimulation, microfluidics, low-power electronics, and wireless communication in a soft, integrated patch platform….

EU-TRAINS

EU-TRAINS develops innovative wearables and intelligent textiles with integrated sensors for capturing vital signs – even under demanding conditions such as underwater. The project aims to promote telemedicine, health monitoring, and an active lifestyle, as well as to build a fully European value chain for sensor-based health technologies….

Smart Bark Beetle Trap

In a joint project by Priot d.o.o. and Silicon Austria Labs, an intelligent, energy-autonomous bark beetle trap has been developed. It uses printed sensors, solar energy, and wireless data transmission to monitor infestation in real-time. This replaces labor-intensive manual monitoring, reduces workload, and simultaneously provides more precise data for more effective and sustainable control strategies.

Ennocure

The company Ennocure GmbH is developing an AI-powered electronic bandage that monitors wounds in real-time, detects complications early, and enables personalized treatment. In collaboration with Silicon Austria Labs, a battery-powered demonstrator has also been developed that specifically transmits signals to further optimize the healing process based on data.

News & Events

Latest news, inspiring success stories, and upcoming events: Get a glimpse into our research, partnerships, and activities at our locations in Graz, Linz, and Villach.

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16. July 2026

SAL and SHINCRON join forces to establish first-of-its-kind European platform for lithium-niobate-based thin films

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13. July 2026

Project 5G-aNTeNna KICK-OFF

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11. June 2026

Pushing the Boundaries of Thin-Film Deposition: Silicon Austria Labs expands Strategic Partnership with Evatec

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9. June 2026

SAL installs first European ULVAC NLD-5700 TFLN Etching System

Services

From concept to validated solutions, SAL provides state-of-the-art infrastructure, specialized laboratories, and comprehensive engineering services to accelerate research, development, and innovation.

Labs & Equipment

Prototyping & Testing

Contact

Mag. Thomas Ladstätter

Business Development Sensor Systems

Villach

+43 664 88 200 200

thomas.ladstaetter@silicon-austria.com

Computing & Embedded Intelligence

Power Electronics & Energy Systems

Microsystems & Microfabrication

Quantum Technologies

Sensors, Photonics & Electronics

Wireless & Connectivity

Aviation & Space

Software & IT Services

Health, MedTech & Pharma