The Sensor Technology Application Center (SappZ) at the OTH Regensburg is an interdisciplinary laboratory that pools the sensor technology expertise of the city of Regensburg and acts as a link between research and industry. The SappZ concentrates on pre-competitive research and development. The development of intelligent sensor technology focuses on areas such as photoacoustic gas sensors, ultrasonic sensors, process monitoring, smart farming, smart health and environmental sensors.