POLYWISE – Polymer-Based Waveguides for the Sensing and Communication Technologies of Tomorrow

Project Partners:

• KIMW Research GmbH (non-profit), Lüdenscheid
• Ruhr University Bochum, Chair of Electronic Circuit Design
• DREYPLAS GmbH, Meerbusch
• WZB Berger GmbH, Salzkotten

Since July 2025, the POLYWISE consortium has been working together to develop next-generation polymer-based signal transmission solutions – within a three-year project framework.

The POLYWISE project is paving the way for a new generation of high-frequency components: the development of innovative polymer-based materials for dielectric waveguides – a forward-thinking alternative to traditional metal-based solutions.

This technology enables new approaches in signal transmission and sensing – lightweight, efficient, and free from metals or rare earth elements. The project will demonstrate the functionality of the new material by implementing both a near-field sensor and a high-frequency signal transmission line.

Key Technology Benefits:

• Metal-free and resource-saving signal transmission
• Lightweight polymer conductor structures
• Easy integration into existing sensor systems
• High-frequency compatible and electromagnetically transparent

POLYWISE combines materials innovation with application-oriented development – driving the future of intelligent sensing and communication systems.

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