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What would the smart factory of today and tomorrow be without sensors? Sensors are indispensable as the basis of every industrial production system. Computer&AUTOMATION has summarized current trends from spring 2017 in a picture gallery.
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Current products from the field of sensor technology in spring 2017
read more...Relay module with positively driven double armature relay
Elesta extends the 6.5 mm relay module family 'SMF' with a 4-pole version with 3 AK and 1 RK
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.
read more...Takeover of force sensor specialist
The sensor supplier Baumer is expanding its position in force and strain measurement and acquiring the Swiss company X-Sensors.
read more...From sensor to intelligent system
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.
read more...Technology and innovation center opened in Chengdu
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.
read more...Dr. Volker Frey becomes CTO
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
Thanks to innovations and a focus on strategic industrial markets, Sick was able to moderately increase its sales in the 2025 financial year. In a turbulent market environment, the company was able to maintain its position and gain market share with...
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