Sensible Photonics Wins Second R&D 100 Award in Two Years

Pittsburgh, PA – August 21, 2024 – Fiber optic sensing asset monitoring startup, Sensible Photonics, along with collaborators from University of Pittsburgh and the National Energy Technology Laboratory, announced today that its been awarded the prestigious 2024 R&D 100 Award in the IT/Electrical category for its Ultrasonic Photonics technology. The R&D 100 Awards, sponsored by R&D World Magazine, recognizes the 100 most innovative technologies of the year.

UltraSonic Photonics Technology

UltraSonic Photonics, leverages a combination of ultrasonic non-destructive evaluation (NDE), fiber optic sensing, and artificial intelligence for real-time structural health monitoring of energy infrastructure. Through support from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Sensible Photonics' team members have collaborated with University of Pittsburgh and the National Energy Technology Laboratory to develop and validate the concept for spent nuclear fuel storage in dry cask storage systems, pipelines, electric power grid assets, and other energy infrastructure. The company has also identified opportunities to expand applications within civil and transportation infrastructure including bridges.

Sensible Photonics to Commercialize Awarded Technology

About R&D 100

Established in 1963, the R&D 100 Awards is the only S&T (science and technology) awards competition that recognizes new commercial products, technologies and materials for their technological significance that are available for sale or license.

The R&D 100 Awards program identifies and celebrates the top 100 revolutionary technologies of the past year. Past R&D 100 Awards recipients include established Fortune 500 companies and federally funded research institutions, as well as academic and government labs and smaller companies. Their leading products, technologies and services will make a difference in a wide range of industries and together represent a bright future for science and innovation in the years to come. Current and past winners share in the pride of achievement and global recognition that an R&D 100 Award offers.

About Sensible Photonics Inc.

At Sensible Photonics Inc., we are dedicated to envisioning a world free from catastrophic power equipment failures through our advanced optical fiber monitoring solutions. Our innovative technology, developed over more than a decade through collaborations with the University of Pittsburgh and the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), offers early detection of potential failures in critical grid assets such as distribution transformers and energy storage systems. Recognized with prestigious awards including the R&D 100, CalTech Rocket Fund and ARPA-E, our solutions provide a comprehensive sensing platform that delivers real-time insights into temperature, chemical, and strain conditions. Designed to reduce risks and enhance operational efficiency, our simplified fiber optic sensors are ideal for monitoring distribution transformers and energy storage systems, ensuring a more reliable and safer energy infrastructure. Based in Pittsburgh, Sensible Photonics is committed to advancing technology that supports the longevity and health of energy systems, enabling utilities and industries to operate with greater confidence and reduced risk.

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Nick Frank, President & CCO

Sensible Photonics, Inc.

nick.frank@sensiblephotonics.com

(614) 915.4015