Identification and Auto-ID

With regularly cleaned transport equipment, material and corrosion resistance can be crucial for use. Therefore, the provider is expanding its range of specialized pallet trucks.

The IFM Electronic GmbH presents solutions for industrial image processing in mobile robotics as well as in production and assembly processes at the Vision from October 6 to 8, 2026, in Stuttgart. The focus is on systems for environment detection and person recognition, as well as automated quality control. The manufacturer is thus addressing driverless transport vehicles and mobile robots as well as mobile work machines and stationary production facilities.

With three integrated functions, the radar sensor detects movements in defined areas. Users can use it, among other things, to monitor hard-to-see zones and detect the clearance of areas.

Starting an apprenticeship or dual study program is a special moment—full of anticipation, new impressions, and exciting challenges. Exactly this step is being taken by a total of 41 young people at the various IFM locations. In August, IFM already welcomed the first new trainees. In early September, the official start of training followed for many more talents at the training locations in Essen and Lake Constance.

If a pallet is not positioned exactly in its intended spot, its automatic pickup can be time-consuming. A combination of sensors and turntable drive is intended to solve the problem.

Contrinex combines several measurement functions for spindle monitoring in one device. In addition to a measuring range of up to 20 millimeters, the sensor offers programmable switching points.

Datasensing, the business unit for sensors, machine safety, and machine vision of Datalogic, has introduced the safety laser scanner "SLS10". According to the company, the device features a large safety area, short response times, and high angular resolution. The scanner is intended to contribute to the safety of machines and plants while reducing operating costs.

TSC Auto ID introduces Bluebird's RFID-enabled mobile computer "X40". The device can capture multiple RFID tags simultaneously and supports multi-barcode scans as well as triple-side NFC. Various connectivity options are available for data transmission. The equipment also includes an AMOLED display.

Hengstler combines redundant signal transmission with diagnostic functions in three series of absolute encoders. One model is also designed for motor speeds up to 12,000 revolutions per minute.