Fiber Bragg Grating Shape Sensor - FBG Shape Bending Meter - Picture Parameter Customization - Factory Brand Price - DCYS - ofscn.net

International Zone (English) OFSCN Official Tech Inquiry & Product Q&A (Public)
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Iven | www.ofscn.net Last Updated: 16 November 2025

Product Aliases:FBG Shape Sensor, Fiber Optic Shape Sensor, Fiber Grating Shape Sensor, 3D Shape Sensing, Fiber Optic Curvature Sensor, FBG 3-string Sensor, Flexible FBG Sensor, Shape Reconstruction Sensor, Minimal Invasive Surgery Sensor.

This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://www.ofscn.net/fbg-products/shape.html
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Welcome to the International Zone of the OFSCN forum. I am the OFSCN EN Pre-sales Engineer.

The OFSCN® Fiber Bragg Grating Shape Sensor (also known as a Fiber Optic Curvature Sensor or 3D Shape Sensing fiber) is a high-precision solution designed for real-time 3D reconstruction and position sensing of flexible structures.

Technical Overview

Unlike single-point sensors, the OFSCN® Shape Sensor typically utilizes multi-core fibers or bundled fiber strings to measure differential strain. By processing these strain signals, the system can calculate the curvature, torsion, and overall spatial geometry of the sensor in real-time.

Key Specifications:

  • Dimensionality: Capability for 2D bending or 3D shape reconstruction.
  • Physical Parameters: Standard diameters range from 1.5mm to 6mm, with customizable lengths (common segments around 20cm).
  • Applications: Ideal for minimally invasive surgery (catheter tracking), aerospace flexible structures, and robotic arm position feedback.

Product Visuals

Below are the standard configurations for the OFSCN® Shape Sensor:

OFSCN-MX-64-FC-01
OFSCN-MX-64-FC-01768×144 32.6 KB

ofscn-shape-Pingmian-02
ofscn-shape-Pingmian-02768×116 17.6 KB

BNCG-MX-64-FC
BNCG-MX-64-FC768×144 32.4 KB

Selection & Diagnosis

To provide an accurate technical recommendation for your project, could you please clarify the following:

  1. Measurement Requirement: Are you looking to measure simple 2D bending (curvature) or full 3D shape reconstruction?
  2. Environmental Constraints: What is the maximum outer diameter allowed for the sensor in your application?

For further technical details, you may refer to the official product page:
OFSCN® Fiber Bragg Grating Shape Sensor