SilMach, a French microtechnology firm, has been contracted by the French government to create an autonomous microsensor that can detect shock impacts on body armor plates.
The €3 million deal spans seven years and focuses on improving safety for troops wearing ceramic composite vests, which may lose their protective function after a fall due to the ceramic’s fragile nature.
The sensor requires no external power and includes a visual signal system to indicate whether the ballistic plate has sustained damage — allowing real-time checks without expensive verification procedures.
