Sensor-integrating Machine Elements Congress (SiME Congress)
On 15–16 September, 2026, scientists and industry representatives from the fields of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and computer science will come together in Darmstadt. The call for papers is now open – submit your contribution and make your mark on the conference program.
Contributions on the following topics are welcome:
- Components
- Sensor systems
- Operation
- Regulations & methods
What exactly is behind the abbreviation SiME?
SiME stands for sensor-integrating machine elements. This refers to the integration of autonomous sensor systems into standard machine elements, such as screws, bearings, gears, seals and shaft-hub connections, without changing the geometric interfaces of the machine element. SiMEs play a key role in the comprehensive digitalization of technical systems.
The congress is therefore dedicated to a wide range of issues relating to the integration of autonomous sensor systems into conventional machine elements. This includes the analysis of physical effects for utilization in sensor-integrating machine elements and the evaluation of the effects of sensor integration on the primary function of the machine element. The focus is also on future trends and perspectives in the field of sensor integration.
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Eckhard Kirchner
Fachgebietsleiter
Technische Universität Darmstadt
Institut für Produktentwicklung und Maschinenelemente (pmd)
"The SiME Congress aims to bridge the gap between basic research and industry's need for innovative solutions for the digitalization of technical processes. The participating scientists are investigating solutions that will enable them to use sensor-integrated machine elements - SiME - to measure where industrial value creation takes place. SiME thus solve a key problem of digitalization."
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Karsten Stahl
Ordinarius
Technische Universität München
Forschungsstelle für Zahnräder und Getriebesysteme (FZG)
"The availability of reliable data plays a key role in the continuous optimization of efficiency, power density, operating behavior, and manufacturing costs of machines and machine systems. Since there are various "common" machine elements in close proximity to the process in every machine, it is evident that these should be equipped with sensor systems to enable them to perform various measurement tasks continuously. This challenge is at the core of the DFG Priority Program 2305 "Sensor-integrating machine elements" which has been the subject of intensive research for several years. At the SiME Congress, we want to provide insights into these research activities on integrating sensor systems in machine elements, present current results from the research projects and discuss them in the context of a potential industrial application."