Position Sensors  Manufacturers, Traders, Suppliers

Measuring, controlling, regulating and evaluating - when it comes to pioneering automation and digitalisation technology, the ifm group of companies is a pioneer and partner. Since the company was founded in 1969, ifm has been developing, producing and selling sensors, controllers, software and systems for industrial automation and digitalisation worldwide. Today, the ifm group of companies is one of the global industry leaders with around 9,055 employees.

Today SIKO sums up five decades of experience in length, angle and speed measurement technology. Building upon this core competence, SIKO develops and manufactures groundbreaking products for automation and drive engineering. The highest demands of our industrial and machine engineering customers lead to quality, precision and functionality of our products and services.
SIKO is certified according to DIN EN ISO 9001 : 2008. Sustainable resource management is a matter of course for us.

• Energy management
• Measuring transducers
• Control technology
• Power supply technology
• Recording technology
• Customer service.

Detection - Identification - Safeguarding - Controlling – Monitoring
Non-contact sensors (proximity switches, inductive, capacitive and ultrasonic sensors) are used for precision sensing of dynamic motions. Klaschka "All Metal" Sensors and Pulse Sensors are specially designed for very high speeds and challenging applications with switching frequencies higher than 10 kHz.
In combination with measurement relays and controllers, non-contact identification (RFID) and tamper-proof safety switches with extremely large switching distances (safety and security) ensure reliable process steps in plant and machinery.
Klaschka offers a wide range of Double Blank Detectors for sheet detection and thickness measurement in the metal-forming industries. The universal BDK-Doublesheet-Detector-system is firmly established in the automotive industry. For applications that do not need this functionality, there are lower-cost systems of Double Sheet Detectors, Doublesheet Controllers and Sheet Thickness Sensors. These are used in many fields when handling and processing metal and metal-coated materials to avoid damage and downtime.

Temposonics is a recognized industry leader in sensor technologies and solutions. These sensors and transmitters enable high-precision and dynamic position and/or velocity measurement in modern automation and safety-related systems. Furthermore, the sensor solutions are also designed for mobile applications as well as for level systems. With a diverse and growing product portfolio and a focus on excellent regional support, Temposonics works closely with customers to optimize performance and reduce downtime.
Outstanding quality combined with practical know-how ensures maximum productivity and success for customers.Continuous research, development and production of sensor systemsmake it possible to constantly find new solutions for measurement tasks in the fields of industrial,mobile hydraulics as well as process technology.
Since April 2021, Temposonics has been part of Amphenol Corporation (NYSE: APH). Amphenol is one of the largest manufacturers of interconnect products in the world. The company designs, manufactures and markets electrical, electronic and fiber optic connectors, coaxial and ribbon cables, and interconnect systems. As a manufacturer of sensor solutions, Temposonics fits into the portfolio of the Amphenol group of companies, allowing customers to benefit from an expanded, complementary product selection.

The absolute, linear position sensors provided by MTS Sensors rely on the company’s proprietary Temposonics® magnetostrictive technology, which can determine position with a high level of precision and robustness.
Each Temposonics® position sensor consists of a ferromagnetic waveguide, a position magnet, a strain pulse converter and supporting electronics. The magnet, connected to the object in motion in the application, generates a magnetic field at its location on the waveguide. A short current pulse is applied to the waveguide. This creates a momentary radial magnetic field and torsional strain on the waveguide. The momentary interaction of the magnetic fields releases a torsional strain pulse that propagates the length of the waveguide. When the ultrasonic wave reaches the end of the waveguide it is converted into an electrical signal. Since the speed of the ultrasonic wave in the waveguide is precisely known, the time required to receive the return signal can be converted into a linear position measurement with both high accuracy and repeatability.
The Temposonics® technology, based on magnetostriction, does not rely on moving parts and is not exposed to mechanical stress. Therefore, the sensors exhibit considerably longer lifespans and much higher reliability when compared to other technologies, even in harsh working conditions. Furthermore, since the output from sensors with Temposonics® technology corresponds to an absolute position, rather than a relative value, it is not required to recalibrate sensors.

• Plastic & Rubber Manufacturing
• Primary & Secondary Metalworking
• Tools and Assembly
• Woodworking, Sawmills & Paper Manufacturing
• Warehousing & Packaging
• Fluid Power
• Power Generation
• Food & Beverage
• Geomonitoring
• Drive technology

Balluff is a medium-sized company. Family-run for four generations, it was founded in Neuhausen on the Filder near Stuttgart and has grown into a world-oriented, leading global player. It is a company with tradition and customer relationships established over years, which acts simultaneously as an important partner in innovations and as a pacesetter for its customers.
Our company opened up to the global market very early on. Today, Balluff is no longer just at home in Neuhausen, but also has a presence in Europe, Asia, North and South America, and in all other important markets. We have a presence in 68 countries worldwide. This is so we can understand and assist our customers better and be able to provide them exactly what they need: high-quality sensor, identification and networking solutions as well as software for holistic system solutions in every area of automation.
When it comes to quality we have our own particular ideas. We call it Balluff Quality – a higher standard which goes beyond applicable official standards, not only in production but also in consulting and services.
Our clients also feel that special commitment when we assist them – fulfill their requirements, accept their challenges and develop forward-thinking technologies for them. Because we know that if our clients are perfectly equipped for the future, then so are we.

A family-owned and highly innovative supplier of customised products
halstrup-walcher GmbH is a medium-sized company, which has been in family-ownership ever since it was founded in 1946. CEO Jürgen Walcher looks back at the impressive rise of his company. "The focus of our products has changed significantly since those early days, but the precision and innovative power of our solutions have remained a constant factor."
halstrup-walcher GmbH successfully manufactures and markets products in three business areas: positioning systems for automated format changeover in mechanical engineering applications, pressure measuring technology for cleanroom, air-conditioning and OEM applications as well as drive solutions based on spur gears and actuators. The approx. 160 employees develop and manufacture both standard and customer-specific solutions. The level of in-house production is remarkable. halstrup-walcher`s strong quality assurance programme and lean processes have made it a highly professional partner offering impressive performance in terms of quality, costs and punctuality.

Micro-Epsilon
offers a wide range of position sensors: lasertriangulation sensors, confocal
sensors, capacitive sensors, eddy-current sensors, inductive sensors