Sentek Instrument’s picoDAS Enables New Frontiers in Distributed Magnetic Sensing

Sentek Instrument, a global leading manufacturer of high-performance optical sensing technologies, is proud to announce the performance results for its picoDAS, the world’s most sensitive Distributed Acoustic Sensing System. The results appear in the most recent issue of Photonics. Researchers from Virginia Tech’s Department of Materials Science and Engineering used Sentek Instrument’s picoDAS system with its proprietary fiber Bragg Grating (FBG)-based sensor array coupled to Metglas® magnetostrictive alloy to create a highly sensitive fully distributed magnetic sensor that can be deployed over very long distances. Read the full release here.

Sentek Instrument Awarded STTR Contract to Supply NovaPT™-E Sensing System

Sentek Instrument has been awarded a Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase I contract for the development of a Robust Multi-Parameter Sensor for Rotating Detonation Engine (RDE) Applications. In this program, Sentek Instrument will collaborate with the Engines and Combustion Laboratory (ECL) at the University of Alabama (UA) to design, build, and demonstrate minimally invasive sensors capable of withstanding the extreme conditions of the RDE environment. Sentek Instrument’s advanced fiber-optic sensing systems provide time-resolved measurements of channel pressure as well as instantaneous temperature and wall heat flux. Read the full release here.

NovaPT-E Pressure Sensor Reaches New Highs

Sentek Instrument proudly announces that its sapphire pressure sensor now operates reliably at pulse temperatures up to 1500°C and can be demodulated at frequencies as high as 60 kHz. This advancement enables engineers to extract critical data from dynamic high-temperature processes, aiding system diagnostics and performance optimization. With these enhanced capabilities, system designers can push technological boundaries further than ever before.

Sentek Instrument to Showcase NovaPT™-E at Turbo Expo 2025

Sentek Instrument is excited to announce its participation in Turbo Expo 2025, taking place June 17-19, 2025, in Memphis, TN. As a leading innovator in extreme environment sensing, Sentek will showcase its groundbreaking NovaPT™-E, the world’s highest temperature pressure sensor.

The NovaPT™-E is a revolutionary optical sensor that combines pressure, temperature, and heat flux measurements in a single probe, making it ideal for gas turbine engines, power generation systems, and high-temperature industrial applications. With its unmatched 1000°C continuous operation (1500°C intermittent), high-frequency response up to 60kHz, and passive, EMI-resistant design, the NovaPT™-E is redefining sensing in extreme environments.

Visit Sentek Instrument at Turbo Expo 2025 to:

• See the NovaPT™-E in action
• Connect with our experts to discuss applications and integration
• Learn how our sensor technology is driving innovation in the industry

We look forward to engaging with industry leaders, researchers, and engineers at Booth # 715. Stay tuned for more details on our participation.