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AddSensors’ flexible PCB sensors that stick!

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By Harry Forster


Let’s be honest—sensors aren’t exactly known for being glamorous. But that’s about to change. Welcome to the world of AddSensors, where sensors are as easy to apply as a Panini football sticker and almost as fun.

Gone are the days of reflow ovens, pick-and-place headaches, and fragile glass electrodes. With AddSensors’ flexible PCB sensors, integrating chemical, physical, or temperature monitoring into your next-gen device is as simple as peel-and-stick. Literally.

Whether you’re developing a wearable health monitor, a smart agricultural system, or a next-level coffee machine (yes, we said coffee), AddSensors has a lineup that turns “difficult integration” into “plug-and-play simplicity”. These flexible PCB sensors come with embedded electroconductive tape, removing the need for soldering, glue, or additional mechanics.

Let’s talk versatility. AddSensors’ portfolio includes temperature sensors, pH sensors, ion-selective electrodes for potassium and sodium, moisture sensors, pressure sensors, conductivity sensors, and more. Each one is available as an SMD foil sensor designed for seamless PCB integration—just design your layout, leave a pad for the sensor, and stick it on. Done. With this system, developers can mix and match sensors into a custom array and instantly begin testing.

You’ll find that flexible PCB sensors from AddSensors are all about giving you time back—no fancy machinery, no calibration rituals. And while the sensors aren’t aiming for lab-grade absolute precision, they’re ideal for continuous monitoring applications where changes in trends are what really matter.

For example, imagine tracking the pH levels in a smart hydroponic setup. The focus here isn’t one precise value but the overall trend—how the environment is shifting over time. And for that, AddSensors’ flexible PCB sensors hit the sweet spot between reliability and simplicity.

The AddSensors measurement electronics also make testing intuitive. Pop in your adhesive sensor strip, dip it in coffee, urine, lake water—whatever’s relevant—and read the results straight to your phone via Bluetooth. You get real-time data, and more importantly, you know exactly how things are evolving.

So if your design calls for embedded sensing and you’re tired of complexity, you know what to do. Take it. Stick it. Measure it. Flexible PCB sensors are no longer a niche novelty—they’re an enabling technology for the next generation of smart, adaptable, and user-friendly electronics.

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