
Weld-proof sensors with remote monitoring function
Contrinex inductive Weld-Immune sensors are coated with a durable, anti-adhesive 'Activestone' ceramic coating that allows weld spatter to slide right off the surface.

Contrinex inductive Weld-Immune sensors are coated with a durable, anti-adhesive 'Activestone' ceramic coating that allows weld spatter to slide right off the surface.

With the 'Sendix F58 Ethercat', Kübler is expanding its 'Industrial Ethernet Platform' to include an Ethercat encoder with integrated cybersecurity.

Sensors and measurement technology
The AMA Association for Sensors and Measurement (AMA) is inviting scientists and developers from industry and research to apply for the AMA Innovation Award 2026. We are looking for research and development results in sensor and measurement technology with recognizable market relevance.

RS has expanded its automation range to include products from Leuze electronic Germany. The company specializes in sensor solutions for industrial applications.

With the QCRC sensor generation, EBE sensors + motion is expanding the 'Cortec' product family with a compact solution for the non-contact detection of fluid properties for OEM and process applications.

The sensor supplier Baumer is expanding its position in force and strain measurement and acquiring the Swiss company X-Sensors.

Sick now considers artificial intelligence to be a central component of industrial applications. Phil Krumbein, Market Product Manager Logistic Solutions at Sick in Düsseldorf, reveals exactly where the company relies on AI.

PI (Profibus & Profinet International)
TÜV Süd has successfully tested and officially certified the IO-Link Safety Specification V1.1.4. This lays the foundation for the broad industrial use of the open-technology safety solution.

Endress+Hauser is now the sole owner of the software company CodeWrights. The Swiss provider of measurement and automation technology acquired the remaining 33 percent of Pepperl+Fuchs' shares with effect from July 1, 2025. Endress+Hauser held two thirds of the shares since 2002, while Pepperl+Fuchs owned the remaining third.

The IO-Link community has published a new Security Deployment Guideline. This is intended to help users evaluate and implement security measures for the use of IO-Link technology.
Intelligent manufacturing starts with the sensor. At SPS 2025, the sensor specialist will be demonstrating how Baumer innovations create added value in factory automation
Automation solutions from Turck support the profitability, efficiency and sustainability of machines and systems. In this way, they not only increase competitiveness, but also contribute to more environmentally friendly production and intralogistics.
SICK will be presenting itself at SPS 2025 (25-27 November, Nuremberg, Hall 7A, Stand 340) as a holistic partner for automation solutions with suitable, future-proof cybersecurity and service offerings.
Reliable measurement of pressure and level - with this one competence in mind, BD|SENSORS is the full supplier of an extensive product range of electronic measuring devices for pressure and level as well as the most precise evaluation and display technology for the data obtained.

In the first quarter of 2025, the sensor and measurement technology industry recorded sales growth of three percent compared to the previous quarter - according to the results of the quarterly member survey conducted by the AMA Association for Sensors and Measurement.

On July 1, 2025, Sascha Niederhagen took over the position of Executive Vice President EMEAI in the Wika Group.

Jürgen Uebbing has resigned from the Executive Board of NCTE by mutual agreement with effect from June 2, 2025 and is leaving the company. Until further notice, CEO Sebastian Müller will assume the role of sole CEO and will be responsible for the operational and strategic management of the company.

According to the manufacturer, the 'Acuro AM34' absolute encoder from Hengstler is the most compact encoder in its class and even fits into driverless transport vehicles and cobots.
The AMA Association for Sensors and Measurement has honored two development teams with the AMA Innovation Award 2025, one established and one start-up.

Honeywell has introduced a new sensor for Hydrogen Leak Detection (HLD) that can detect the smallest leaks from 50 ppm in real time using Thermal Conductivity Detection technology.