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Sensors, measurement technology and artificial intelligence are merging to form intelligent systems. From June 9 to 11, 2026, Sensor+Test in Nuremberg will showcase the most important trends in a changing industry.
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Balluff has opened a technology and innovation center at its production site in Chengdu, China. The aim is to provide even more targeted support to local and international customers with solutions and expertise.
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On May 1, 2026, there were personnel changes in the top management of the ifm group of companies. Dr. Volker Frey succeeds Benno Kathan as CTO, who has retired.
read more...Self-learning sensor systems monitor industrial manufacturing processes
In the 'GenSATIOn-Edge' project, the Fraunhofer Institute for Microelectronic Circuits and Systems IMS is working with partners to develop intelligent sensor systems for the continuous monitoring of industrial processes. AI models run directly on...
read more...Sales growth in a turbulent market environment
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read more...Networking identification systems at field level
'IdentChain' is a platform from Leuze with which identification systems can be networked at field level.
read more...Successful year despite geopolitical challenges
According to the company, 2025 ended on a very positive note for the ifm Group. Adjusted for currency effects, turnover increased by 10 percent to EUR 1.47 billion.
read more...Robust detection plus IO-Link
The ultrasonic sensors of the 'UB*-F42' series from Pepperl+Fuchs can detect objects and levels even under difficult conditions.
read more...Sensors with Drinking Water approval 'UBA-Hygiene'
In addition to hydrostatic level probes, pressure transmitters and screw-in probes from BD|Sensors have been officially confirmed by DVGW CERT as compliant with UBA hygiene standards for drinking water for the first time.
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