Sensonic, based in Schärding, Austria, specializes in deep-tech information solutions for the railway industry. Utilizing advanced fiber optic sensing technology combined with Artificial Intelligence (AI), Sensonic enables comprehensive monitoring of track conditions, physical security, and natural hazards such as landslides and rockfalls. Their proprietary SonicTwin® system transforms optical fibers into vibration sensors, providing real-time insights that enhance railway safety and efficiency. Sensonic's innovative approach positions it at the forefront of modernizing railway infrastructure monitoring.
Fiber optic vibration sensing is often referred to as Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS). It is a technology that uses the properties of light combined with the material properties of fibre optic cables to measure acoustic vibrations along the cable length.