Sensors & systems

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.

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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 edge devices and enable adaptive process monitoring without a cloud. The first results are now available.

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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 sensor solutions. Profitability remains at a low level.

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'IdentChain' is a platform from Leuze with which identification systems can be networked at field level.

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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.

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The sense of touch is one of robots' greatest weaknesses. Researchers have now developed a miniaturized tactile sensor that could give robots something much closer to the human sense of touch.

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The AMA Association for Sensors and Measurement nominates three young companies for the AMA Innovation Award 2026. All three finalists are awarded the special prize 'Young Company' and are also nominated for the main prize.

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With the 'QCRC' series, EBE sensors + motion presents a new solution for process monitoring that is particularly suitable for sensitive production environments. The sensors in the series work through closed vessel and hose walls and enable clear differentiation between air, foam and liquid completely contact-free.

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Two new positions were filled at ifm at the start of 2026: Markus Wolf becomes Managing Director Sales Germany, Sven Quant takes over the position of Central Managing Director in the Process Sensors division within the ifm Group.

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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.

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