F. Bauerfeld

Fraunhofer Institute for Biomedical Engineering

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F. Bauerfeld’s research centers on the development of advanced airborne ultrasonic phased arrays, with a particular focus on cellular polymer-based transducers for contactless sensing and imaging. Their most notable contribution is the pioneering work on an 8F-4 ultrasound phased array for airborne applications, which demonstrated the use of cellular polymer film with a high piezoelectric effect of up to 150 pC/N. This innovation enabled acoustic scanning without moving parts, advancing object recognition and precision distance measurements in inspection scenarios. While their most-cited paper has garnered 7 citations, the work’s significance lies in its foundational role for non-destructive testing and robotics sensing. Bauerfeld’s achievements include the successful realization of a flexible, lightweight array that overcomes limitations of traditional rigid transducers, opening new possibilities for industrial automation and medical diagnostics. Their research continues to influence the design of efficient, low-cost ultrasonic systems for real-world applications.