Industrial Sensors
Find out more about industrial sensors and various operating principles for automating your plant on the Pepperl+Fuchs blog. We highlight their respective advantages in a variety of applications and support you in selecting the right sensor, identification, or positioning system. Dive deeper into the world of sensors, industrial communication, and the integration into your plant.

Industrial Sensors
Find out more about industrial sensors and various operating principles for automating your plant on the Pepperl+Fuchs blog. We highlight their respective advantages in a variety of applications and support you in selecting the right sensor, identification, or positioning system. Dive deeper into the world of sensors, industrial communication, and the integration into your plant.

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.
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.
New Design M8 and M12 Connectors—Simplified Installation and Maintenance
Pepperl+Fuchs has recently introduced a new, optimized design of M8 and M12 connectors. In this blog article, you will learn more about the benefits of this new design—from installation to maintenance.
Monitoring the Condition of Your Plants With Vibration Sensors
To enable long-term monitoring of vibrations, Pepperl+Fuchs recently launched a new portfolio of vibration sensors. You can find out what distinguishes these products in the following blog article. Using a wind turbine as an application example, we will also show you how you can use vibration and acceleration sensors in combination to keep an eye on both long-term and short-term changes in vibration.
When Does it Make Sense to Use a Vibration Sensor?
Pepperl+Fuchs recently launched a new portfolio of sensors for vibration monitoring. In this blog article, you will learn more about how vibration sensors work. Learn how you can use these sensors to monitor the condition of your machines and perform predictive maintenance.
Condition Monitoring and Predictive Maintenance with IO-Link Rotary Encoders
With the ENA**TL-**IO-Link, Pepperl+Fuchs was one of the first manufacturers to launch an absolute rotary encoder with IO-Link interface. Learn how you can benefit from easy configuration and integration with this IO-Link rotary encoder, while at the same time monitoring the status of your plants in a cost-effective manner.
Precise Position Detection with the PXV Absolute Positioning System
In this blog article, we take a look at what makes camera-based linear positioning with the PXV system so unique and how the combination of the 2-D camera system with the Data Matrix code tape ensures precise position detection and maximum process reliability.
Which Applications Can Be Solved with the VOS Vision Tool Set?
The camera-based 2-D universal vision sensors of the VOS series offer flexible configuration and open up the possibility for users to solve particularly complex automation tasks as well as multiple tasks with just one vision sensor. In this blog post, we will show you which software features the VOS sensors offer and the applications for which they are suitable.
Hardware and Software Features of the R2000 Series 2-D Laser Scanner
The 2-D LiDAR sensors of the R2000 series feature a gapless all-around visibility of 360°. In this blog post we’ll take a closer look at the R2000’s hardware and software features and how these can help solve your individual application.
Subscribe to our newsletter and receive regular news and interesting facts from the world of automation.