Sensors & control technology

Sensors

High data transparency for production and logistics

Leuze SmartID-Edge controls a network of identification systems and sensors for track-and-trace requirements in production and in the supply chain. Secure communication between 1D scanners or 2D camera systems takes place at edge level using OPC UA and full integration of the AutoID Companion Specification.

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Microsonic

Guiding industrial trucks safely through high-bay warehouses

The 'Wrong-Way-Sensor (wws)' from Microsonic guides industrial trucks safely through high-bay warehouses. The ultrasonic sensor has a scanning range limit of 3.5 m and detects industrial trucks entering rack aisles in the logistics hall within this measuring range. The sensor distinguishes between incoming and outgoing industrial trucks.

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VDI

Sick wins logistics innovation prize

Sick received the VDI Logistics Innovation Award 2025 for its robot guidance system 'Pallet content Localization' (Palloc), which was presented at the 32nd German Material Flow Congress on 20 and 21 March 2025.

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Sensors

Knowing where to go: various AGV navigation technologies

Automated Guided Vehicles, or AGVs for short, navigate using different technologies. The technical requirements and local conditions are decisive for choosing the optimum solution. Sensor technology also plays a role in reliable navigation. Matthias Göhner, Global Industry Manager Intralogistics at Leuze electronic, knows their strengths and weaknesses.

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Digitization

Focus on safety and efficiency

In keeping with the trade fair motto "Energizing a sustainable industry", the Schmersal Group presented new products and systems for the safe, efficient and sustainable design of machines and systems at the Hannover Messe.

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Sensors

Handy and smart: New ident sensor with USB interface

With the BVS Ident-Sensor USB, Balluff is expanding its portfolio with a small and cost-effective variant. The code reader transfers content to the IT system quickly and easily, tracks goods in the logistics system - and is an intelligent alternative to a handheld reader for manual processes.

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Sensors

New Ident Gate System for more transparency

The Supply Chain Management Act covers the entire supply chain and presents companies with fundamental challenges when it comes to documentation. The new Ident Gate System (IGS) from Sick meets the basic requirements and goes even further: with the help of sensors for object detection, goods identification and direction recognition, it contributes to greater transparency in incoming and outgoing goods.

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