Applications
Whether positioning, detecting, capturing, measuring, identifying, navigating, transmitting data, or troubleshooting and diagnosing via software—discover solutions for various applications in the field of industrial sensors and explosion protection. Do you want to measure distances, configure devices, monitor the status of your system, or avoid plant downtime with predictive maintenance and diagnostics? We support you in a variety of use cases and show you several application solutions.

Applications
Whether positioning, detecting, capturing, measuring, identifying, navigating, transmitting data, or troubleshooting and diagnosing via software—discover solutions for various applications in the field of industrial sensors and explosion protection. Do you want to measure distances, configure devices, monitor the status of your system, or avoid plant downtime with predictive maintenance and diagnostics? We support you in a variety of use cases and show you several application solutions.

Vision Sensors—Use Cases for Industrial Vision in Material Handling (Part 3)
Whether it is the adjustment of automated-guided vehicles, the positioning of stack carriers, or the removal control during order picking processes—material handling faces a multitude of challenges. To meet these, Pepperl+Fuchs offers a broad portfolio of vision sensors in material handling. Learn more about three application examples from storage and material handling in this blog article and discover the solution for your industrial vision task.
Vision Sensors—Three Examples for Industrial Vision in Material Handling (Part 2)
Whether control, positioning, or monitoring—the tasks of vision sensors in storage and material handling could hardly be more diverse. Pepperl+Fuchs offers a comprehensive portfolio in the area of industrial vision for the various requirements of these tasks. In this blog article, you will gain insights into three applications for vision sensors in material handling and learn what advantages the products used can also offer for your application.
Vision Sensors—Three Examples for Industrial Vision in the Automotive Industry (Part 1)
Whether for automatic component inspection, code reading on vehicle components, or the positioning of electric monorail systems—the application areas of vision sensors are as diverse as the portfolio of industrial vision. Learn more about three application examples of vision sensors in the automotive industry.
Pallet Detection on Roller Conveyor Systems—Optical or Ultrasonic?
Until recently, customized solutions were required to detect different pallet types on roller conveyor systems. The Pallet Detector from Pepperl+Fuchs now allows flexible switching between two technologies. This enables different types of pallets to be detected using a single solution. Find out which version is most suitable for which type of pallet!
How to Assemble the VOS 2-D Universal Vision Sensor for Your Application
The VOS 2-D universal vision sensor portfolio offers high scalability on the hardware side, from simple vision applications to more demanding tasks. In this blog article, you will get an overview of the VOS hardware components as well as the criteria for the optimal mix so that you can tailor your vision sensor exactly to your application.
4 Sensing Methods to Verify Part Ejection in Metal Forming
When punching or notching metal strips, unwanted material must be cleared to prevent damage. Learn four sensing methods to verify part ejection in metal forming.
4 Sensor Applications to Control a Metal Coil Feeding Line
Controlling a metal coil feeding line with the right sensor technology minimizes machine downtime while maximizing part quality and yield. Get to know different sensor principles in four applications to control a metal coil feeding line.
Choosing the Right BlueBeam Rotary Encoder for Your Application
Pepperl+Fuchs BlueBeam rotary encoders offer high accuracy, which is particularly useful in applications where even minimal deviations lead to reduced performance. BlueBeam rotary encoders from Pepperl+Fuchs offer a unique level of precision—but which version is best suited for your application? This blog article will give you a concise overview.
Machine Guard Monitoring in the Food Processing Industry
In the food processing industry, size reduction equipment is widely used to process foods from their original shapes and sizes into their final forms, like shredded cheese, sliced and diced vegetables, potato chips, and peanut butter. Pepperl+Fuchs offers a safety system for machine guard monitoring combined of a safety monitor and magnetic field sensors for use in hazardous areas.
Valve Position Feedback with Dual Inductive Sensors
Dual inductive sensors from Pepperl+Fuchs ensure reliable and fault-free valve position feedback—even under the most demanding environmental conditions. Find out in this blog article which dual inductive sensor is the optimal solution for your process application.
Metal Data Matrix Code Bars—the Rugged Solution for Your Positioning System
For PGV and PXV positioning systems in harsh industrial environments, Pepperl+Fuchs has developed Data Matrix code bars made of printed aluminium. In this blog article, you will learn how these code bars can make your positioning solution more durable and rugged.
eDIAGNOSTICS App—Simplifying Mobile Device Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
Intrinsically safe mobile devices from Pepperl+Fuchs' brand ecom have become an integral part of everyday work life in many process plants and hazardous areas. To support the reliability of the mobile devices, ecom developed the eDIAGNOSTICS app—a diagnostic tool to optimize the technical support for the mobile devices Smart-Ex® 02 and Ex-Handy 10.
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