Vision, Sensors & Switches

Radar Sensors—Defying the Elements

Pepperl+Fuchs - The new industrial radar sensors from Pepperl+Fuchs are optimized for distance and speed measurements at medium ranges of over 25 m. The sensor operates according to the frequency-modulated continuous wave (FMCW) method. The devices are able to precisely determine the distance, direction of movement and speed of objects in the sensing range.


Distance sensor DT80: Maximum precision, even at great distances

SICK - At the SPS 2023 (November 14 – 16, Hall 7A, Booth 340), SICK will present the new optical distance sensor DT80. Specified for ranges of up to 80 meters, the time-of-flight sensor stands out for its high accuracy and resolution. Thanks to a completely new usability concept, configuring the DT80 is quick and easy – via the symbol-based sensor display, the configuration software SOPAS, or an IO link.


R202 Series Cubic Photoelectric Sensors: The New Standard for Material Handling

Pepperl+Fuchs - With the R202 series, Pepperl+Fuchs offers a new portfolio of photoelectric sensors in cubic design. The sensors with a red light LED and a simple switching function with two switching outputs are focused on basic functions. This leads not only to particular cost efficiency, but also to simple product selection.


R2300 LiDAR Sensor for High-Speed Applications

Pepperl+Fuchs - Pepperl+Fuchs offers a new LiDAR sensor with a scan rate of 100 Hz—ideal for high-speed applications. The R2300 single-layer scanner achieves this exceptionally high scan rate by scanning on only one layer. The sensor offers the same combination of high performance and cost efficiency that characterizes the R2300 series multilayer scanners. The basis for this is the Pulse Ranging Technology (PRT) developed by Pepperl+Fuchs.


SICK’s Extended Ruler3000 Family Focuses on the Finest Details

SICK - SICK has expanded its next-generation Ruler3000 family to focus the outstanding speed and precision of its top-flight 3D streaming cameras on the finest details of high-quality, high-resolution 3D inspection and measurement tasks. With the launch of three compact cameras, as well as an additional mid-range variant, the Ruler3000 cameras now span fields of view between 26.6mm and 1680mm, down to heights of 0.8 micrometers.


Innovative Technology Revolutionizes 3-D Measurement

Pepperl+Fuchs - From industrial automation to autonomous vehicles to care robots, mastering the challenges of the future will require powerful 3-D sensors that capture their surroundings quickly, comprehensively, and with millimeter precision. A technological innovation from Pepperl+Fuchs in cooperation with the Fraunhofer Institute for Silicon Technology ISIT enables maximum precision and performance—while remaining highly cost-efficient.


Dynamic Inclinometers with Switching Output

Turck - Turck's QR20 inclinometer generates its signal from the combination of two measuring principles: a gyroscope signal and an MEMS acceleration measurement.In this way the sensors combine the benefits of both measuring principles. The QR20 can mask out shocks and vibration much more effectively than with conventional signal filters.The B1NF and B2NF single and two-axis inclinometers thus enable a previously unknown degree of dynamic measurement for moving or vibrating machines.


Deep learning for B&R cameras with MVTec and Hailo

B&R - B&R is enhancing its smart camera portfolio with powerful deep learning functionality. A three-way collaboration with machine vision software specialist MVTec and AI processor specialist Hailo makes the B&R camera a powerful and efficient edge device. At the SPS trade show in Nuremberg, the companies celebrated the first function to come from their joint project.


safeVisionary2 3D ToF camera – pushing forward into the third dimension of safety technology

SICK - With the safeVisionary2, SICK is launching the world’s first 3D Time-of-Flight (ToF) camera with safety certification performance level c in accordance with EN13849. The 3D time-of-flight camera enables reliable three-dimensional environment perception as well as productivity-enhancing safety concepts, for instance for the automation of mobile robots and in human-robot collaboration.


Cameras, lenses, and illumination for a complete control-integrated vision solution

Beckhoff Automation - As a specialist in PC-based control technology, Beckhoff is constantly looking at ways to integrate all machine functionalities consistently into a single control platform. This also includes image processing on the software side since the launch of TwinCAT Vision in 2017. With the introduction of the comprehensive Vision hardware portfolio, this product area is now complete.


Analog Devices and Keysight Technologies Join Forces to Advance the Adoption of Phased Array Technology

Analog Devices - Analog Devices and Keysight Technologies today announced their collaboration to advance the adoption of phased array technology. This technology is key to realizing ubiquitous connectivity and sensing by simplifying development stages associated with creating satellite communication, radar, and phased array systems.


Competing Short-Wavelength Infra-Red Sensing Technologies Analyzed by IDTechEx

IDTechEx - The widespread adoption of machine vision makes image sensors that can detect light outside the visible spectrum increasingly useful, since the aim is to augment human sight rather than duplicate it. For example, imaging in the short-wave infra-red (SWIR) spectral region, which spans from 1000 to 2000 nm, offers multiple benefits that can supplement conventional cameras.


The compactness of a smart camera with the power of a vision system

Datalogic - Datalogic, a global leader in the automatic data capture and factory automation markets, is pleased to announce the P2X series, the ultimate smart camera with the unparalleled performance and flexibility of the most innovative vision system. Although very technically capable, the P2X is easily setup and operated. The heavyweight specifications packed into the industrial-grade camera housing will let operators tackle the most demanding of application requirements.


New QuickScan QD2500 2D imager

Datalogic - Datalogic, a global leader in the automatic data capture and factory automation markets, is pleased to announce the new QuickScan QD2500 2D imager. It is designed to be the operators’ ideal partner at the POS check-out which never lets them down in data capture.


Silicon chip provides low cost solution to help machines see the world clearly

University of Southampton - Researchers in Southampton and San Francisco have developed the first compact 3D LiDAR imaging system that can match and exceed the performance and accuracy of most advanced, mechanical systems currently used. Accurate imaging is essential for machines to map and interact with the physical world but the size and costs of the technology currently needed has limited LIDAR’s use in commercial applications.


Mahnke company looks through conveyor belts

VisiConsult X-ray Systems & Solutions - When testing steel cables in conveyor belts, a magnetic resonance method reaches its limits. A mobile X-ray system was able to help Vulkanisierungstechnik Mahnke GmbH with extensive analyses.


Laser-based sensor technology for recycling metals instead of mining mineral resources

Fraunhofer - In order to help the industry have greater access to raw materials, the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT and Cronimet Ferroleg. GmbH have jointly developed a laser-based sorting process for metal scrap as part of the BMBF-funded “PLUS” project. A new sensor they have developed makes the recycling of metallic raw materials many times more efficient than previously possible.


Breakthrough optical sensor mimics human eye

Oregon State University - Researchers at Oregon State University are making key advances with a new type of optical sensor that more closely mimics the human eye’s ability to perceive changes in its visual field. The sensor is a major breakthrough for fields such as image recognition, robotics and artificial intelligence.


Hexagon furthers autonomy in agriculture

Hexagon - Hexagon’s Autonomy and Positioning division has launched its first autonomy positioning and sensing kits for the agriculture market and validated these solutions in its new autonomous research and development tractor. Through collaboration between its leading brands NovAtel and AutonomouStuff, both part of Hexagon, their autonomous positioning and sensing kits were developed as part of Hexagon’s Smart Autonomous Mobility solutions portfolio.


Top Spots in ABI Research’s Industrial Machine Vision Camera Vendor Competitive Assessment

ABI Research - Ranked as the number one industrial machine vision camera vendor, Basler scored highest in innovation and topped 7 of the 8 ranking criteria, announced global tech market advisory firm, ABI Research. Basler was closely followed by Cognex and FLIR Systems in the overall rankings, taking the second and third spots, respectively. All three vendors exhibit strong market recognition and reputation, focus heavily on ease of use and deployment, and are very innovative and future-looking compared to their competitors.


Calendar

27/03 - 28/03: Design to Manufacturing (D2M), Kortrijk Xpo (B)

15/04 - 19/04: Wire/Tube, Düsseldorf (D)

22/04 - 26/04: Hannover Messe, Hannover (D)

14/05 - 16/05: Advanced Manufacturing, Antwerp Expo (B)

15/05 - 16/05: Advanced Engineering, Antwerp Expo (B)

15/05 - 16/05: Food Tech Event, Brabanthallen, 's-Hertogenbosch (Nl)

28/05: Industrie & Maintenance, Namur Expo (B)

05/06 - 06/06: Vision, Robotics & Motion, Brabanthallen, 's-Hertogenbosch

10/06 - 14/06: ACHEMA, Frankfurt am Main (D)

18/09 - 19/09: Kunststoffen, Brabanthallen 's-Hertogenbosch (Nl)

08/10 - 11/10: Motek, Stuttgart (D)

15/09/25 - 19/09/25: Schweissen & Schneiden, Messe Essen (D)

08/10/25 - 15/10/25: K, Düsseldorf (D)