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.
Precise sensor technology for mobile machines
Compact singleturn Hall-effect encoder with IP65
The Megatron MP1612 is a wear-free Hall effect single-turn encoder with 12-bit resolution, IP65 metal housing and extremely compact design (Ø12 mm, depth 11.5 mm). Ideal for joysticks, AGVs and agricultural machinery.
read more...New impetus for ifm sales
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.
read more...Werner von Siemens Fellows 2025
Five research talents honored
Five outstanding research talents have been honored as Werner von Siemens Fellows 2025. The Werner von Siemens Ring Foundation recognizes researchers whose work has made an exceptional contribution to the advancement of science and technology in Germany right from the start of their career.
read more...Biodegradable label makes transportation conditions traceable
Researchers are developing a smart, compostable label that measures temperature and humidity and detects when limit values are exceeded.
read more...Digitization of the entire value chain
At SPS 2025, ifm will be demonstrating how the digitalization of the entire value chain can be implemented in practice. In an interview, Michael Marhofer, CEO of the ifm group of companies, explains which technologies are in focus, which industry trends are relevant and what challenges the automation industry will face in the coming years.
read more...About AI, autonomous automation and cybersecurity requirements
The increasing importance of AI, autonomous automation and cybersecurity requirements are currently shaping many areas of industrial sensor technology. In this interview, Dr. Henning Grönzin, CTO of Leuze, explains the company's technological priorities, which trends will be most relevant for sensor and safety solutions in the coming years and how new regulatory requirements are challenging the entire industry.
read more...For flush and non-flush installation
At SPS, Steute Controltec will be presenting the revised RF IS FL series of wireless inductive sensors. These feature digital auto-calibration, which enables flush mounting and automatically adjusts the switching point to changing ambient conditions.
read more...Solutions for safe automation
At SPS, Sick will be presenting solutions for end-to-end networked industrial automation. The focus is on sensor and system solutions for camera-based quality control, the automation of robots and autonomous vehicles as well as transparent material flow tracking.
read more...Rohde & Schwarz presents test and measurement technology for electronics production
Rohde & Schwarz will be presenting the latest solutions for electronics manufacturing at productronica 2025 in Munich from November 18-21.
read more...Compact security and identification technologies
With the RSL 200, Leuze is exhibiting the smallest safety laser scanner on the market at the SPS, which safeguards machines, automated guided vehicles and robots.
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