Archive Press Releases

Through press releases, we constantly inform the trade press of new products and current topics at Leuze electronic. This information is not exclusive. It is generally sent out via the Leuze electronic press mailing list and/or made available in the press folders at trade fairs where we exhibit.





Fieldbus connectivity for optical distance sensors
New interface cables and modular interfacing units from the MA 200i family now facilitate the integration of optical distance sensors from Leuze electronic into Ethernet and fieldbus environments.
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Switching light-section sensor – now with integrated PROFIBUS-DP
Efficient data exchange via PROFIBUS-DP expands the functionality of the LRS switching light-section sensor from Leuze electronic. In up to 16 detection windows with logical linking option, up to 16 inspection tasks can be processed simultaneously in 10 millisecond cycles.
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Leuze electronic strikes a positive balance for Motek in Stuttgart
Motek, a leading international trade fair for handling and assembly technology as well as automation celebrated its 30th birthday this year in Stuttgart and Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG was once again in attendance.
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New compact sensor for precise distance measurement up to 650 mm
With the ODSL 9 series, Leuze electronic has extended its family of optical distance sensors and set new benchmarks for range, precision, compact design and comfortable operation.
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New functions in the 3B sensor series
The functions of the 3B compact series from Leuze electronic have been extended to include the HRTR 3B-V and HRTL 3B reflection light scanners.
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Coded magnetic safety systems
With coded magnetic sensors and evaluation units, Leuze electronic offers special safety systems for extremely rough environments.
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Programmed for safety
The new MSI 100 programmable Safety Controllers – with 20 safe inputs – control machines with a wide range of different safety components, including E-STOP buttons, two-hand controls, Safety Switches, locking devices or light barriers. In addition, the compact Safety Controller, just 67.5 mm wide, can monitor up to four drive components independent of one another.
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Inductive switches in new cubic designs
The new IS 240 and IS 244 sensor variants from Leuze electronic impress in particular with their wide scanning ranges and very simple mounting and alignment.
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The general trend with code readers doesn't stop short of hand-held scanners
In spite of newer technologies, e.g. RFID, the use of barcodes and 2D codes for material flow applications has not fallen off.
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Reading of Pharmacodes now possible
In addition to Data Matrix codes and the most important 1D barcodes, the new device software now enables the reading of Pharmacodes for the LSIS 400i Smart Camera from Leuze electronic.
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The newest generation of IO-Link sensors
With the HRTR 46B TEACH, Leuze electronic has developed a new sensor which enables electronic adjustment via teach in and IO-Link and thus configuration and diagnostics in the process.
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Unlimited laser distance measurements
The new laser distance measurement systems AMS 300i offer a previously unmatched selection of integrated interfaces.
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Further RFID products, now also in the UHF range
Leuze electronic, the specialist for industrial identification technology, is extending its RFID product range to include additional stationary and mobile read/write systems which, thanks to the UHF range, are predestined for intralogistics applications.
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Muting accessories for light barriers
With the new Muting Sensor Sets for the MLD Multiple Light Beam Safety Devices from Leuze electronic, muting solutions can now be implemented in an even quicker and easier manner.
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Düsseldorf was also worth the trip for Leuze electronic!
The motto of the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC), "Feel your heart beat", could be felt all over the city of Düsseldorf. Especially because "interpack", the world's leading trade fair in the packaging industry, took place at the same time and the heartbeat of the industry could all but be felt.
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Safety Relay with AND-function
If, as is often necessary, several safety components are to act on a single switch-off circuit using a logical "AND" link, they can easily be connected to the new MSI-SR5 Safety Relay.
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IO-Link for everyone
A new generation of compact contrast scanners communicates completely via IO-Link.
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Quality inspection and code reading in one device
The LSIS 462i smart camera is a true all-rounder. It masters the reading of codes as well as blob analysis for monitoring for presence and completeness and type, position and orientation of objects.
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Barcode reader with integrated PROFINET
The BCL 548i from Leuze electronic is the world's first barcode reader with integrated PROFINET. It is thus capable of being operated directly in PROFINET networks.
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HALCON interface for LPS 36 light-section sensors
Leuze electronic and MVTec Software have developed an image acquisition interface for LPS 36 light-section sensors. The sensors can thus be operated with the internationally established HALCON image processing software.
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MLD with integrated AS-Interface
The multiple light beam safety devices of the MLD series are now also available with an integrated AS-i Safety interface.
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Compact ultrasonic sensors with extremely short response times
With the especially compact implementation of the versions HRTU 412 and HRTU 420, Leuze electronic extends the range of its switching and measuring ultrasonic sensors by retro-reflective ultrasonic scanners with extremely short response times.
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Miniature series with high ranges
Measuring just 23.1 x 12 x 8 mm, all device versions of the 2 Series are considerably smaller than a matchbox. At the same time, these throughbeam photoelectric sensors, retro-reflective photoelectric sensors and diffuse reflection light scanners convince with ranges of up to 2 m.
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Mounted with intelligence – Sensor cascades from Leuze electronic
In situations where hand and arm protection requires high accessibility or if stepping behind protection is needed, cascaded Safety Light Curtains are the first choice, for example, at hydraulic press brakes, assembly workstations or engine test benches.
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Light-section sensors open new application possibilities
With the new LRS 36 and LPS 36 light-section sensors, Leuze electronic has realized sensors for economical object detection over long measurement ranges from 200 to 800 mm.
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Special material – no problem!
For the Leuze electronic Safety Hinge Switch of the S400 series, a new model S410 with wider fork dimensions is now available.
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More than just a gateway
With the MA 200i family, Leuze electronic brings simple and convenient access to a wide range of network structures for all non-fieldbus-capable devices.
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Safety is always part of the game
Soccer and safety are inseparably linked to each other – both during the world cup in South Africa as well as in Stuttgart during the "Day of Science" on the Vaihingen campus.
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Smart camera for fast codes
The reading of quickly moving labels is a big and frequent challenge encountered by smart cameras in practical applications. The new LSIS 422i from Leuze electronic reliably masters this task and offers all of the advantages of the LSIS 400 series, such as the practical Web-based configuration with a standard browser.
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High-performance contrast scanners in compatible housing variant 20B
In 2009 Leuze electronic introduced the KRT 3B, the smallest contrast scanner in the industry with exceptional performance. With version KRT 20B, this technology is now available in a larger housing variant.
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Contrast scanners KRT 55 in WASH-DOWN design
Wherever food, beverages, pharmaceutical products or even cosmetics are manufactured, processed or packaged, hygienic design has become a central requirement for machines and systems.
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HYGIENE design sensors from Leuze electronic awarded EHEDG expertise
With its WASH-DOWN and HYGIENE design sensor series, Leuze electronic supplies devices capable of withstanding the ever more frequent and intensive cleaning and disinfection cycles demanded by a growing number of different industries.
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Reliably read barcodes in every position
Reading unaligned barcode labels generally requires two or more barcode scanners that are aligned with respect to one another. The new MSPi systems from Leuze electronic are modularly structured and mechanically premounted scanner portals.
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Mobile combi-device for greater flexibility

In the logistics chain, there are an increasing number of interfaces and transitions between various identification technologies. Practicable solutions that link these technologies to one another and meet the requirements of the applications are, thus, all the more important.
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The new MLD 500 and MLD 300 series—simply innovative.
Leuze electronic presents Multiple Light Beam Safety Devices and, for the first time, 3-beam Transceiver systems as well in various function classes for access guarding, also with Muting. And no additional modules are necessary!
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Smart cameras of the next generation
With the new LSIS 400i smart camera, Leuze electronic has developed a new, high-performance smart camera series characterized by unique features such as webConfig, motor-driven focus adjustment, homogeneous light design and a particularly powerful BLOB analysis.
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Optical distance sensors with maximal resolution
With the optical distance sensors ODSL 9, Leuze electronic has extended its family of optical distance sensors and set new benchmarks for speed, precision, compact design and comfortable operation. The devices feature high precision up to 0.01 mm and short measurement times.
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The mobile phone becomes a service tool
Quick Response Codes on Leuze electronic safety sensors simplify commissioning and maintenance for the user.
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Safexpert: up-to-date
The new version 7.0 of Safexpert supports the new machinery directive and offers an interface to the SISTEMA software program, developed by the BGIA (German Institute for Occupational Safety and Health)
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Safety shows its playful side!
Discover the world of safety sensor technology with Safety Larry.
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Optical and inductive switches from a single source
The optics specialist Leuze electronic will become a sensor allrounder in 2009 and has completed its product range with inductive switches. Leuze electronic thereby presents itself in automation technology as a full-service provider, well known for its customer orientation and willingness to provide service.
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The Newest Generation of Forked Sensors
With the new GS 61 and GS 63 optical forked photoelectric sensors, Leuze electronic has reduced size and, at the same time, improved performance in comparison to previous devices. Now even closer to the dispensing edge, they are characterized above all by improved response times and repeatability.
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Contrast Scanner in a New 'Dimension'
With the outstanding EasyTune and YellowBoost features, Leuze electronic presents the KRT 3B contrast scanners in a new 'dimension'. They are the smallest with respect to their size, but—relative to their low volume—the biggest with regard to performance.
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Compact—more compact—LSIS 120
The new LSIS 120 series from Leuze electronic combines barcode and 2D-code reading in a highly efficient and industrial-suited manner.
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Versatile Safety Laser Scanners with modular functionality
The ROTOSCAN RS4 Safety Laser Scanners from Leuze electronic have been equipped with requirement-compliant function packages. In combination with the possible protective field ranges and the various switching outputs, a total of nearly 20 different device models are available.
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The New BPS 8 Barcode Positioning System
The new BPS 8 position measuring system from Leuze electronic enables positioning with millimetre accuracy at distances of up to 10,000 m in a very simple manner. Used together with the MA 8 connector unit, the system makes possible economical solutions in industrial environments.
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Multitalent for high process reliability
The HRTL 96B laser light scanner from Leuze electronic for horizontal positioning, overshoot control, safeguarding the operation of cranes, compartment occupation checks in intralogistics systems.
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Laser scanner-supported automatic order picking
The greater the disparity in terms of shape and stability between different items for order picking, the more difficult it is to create automated solutions. The crucial issue is always whether the packing patterns generated using the robot or handling system is in agreement with what actually ends up on the pallet. This is a question that can be answered by laser distance sensors ROD 4plus.
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No mutual interference
AMS 200 distance measuring devices from Leuze electronic operate with the aid of laser red light and can be used alongside DDLS 200 optical data transmission units without risk of mutual interference. Additional data output flexibility is provided by new interfaces.
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Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG
Editorial office

Matthias May
Tel.: +49 8141 5350-123
Fax: +49 8141 5350-190
Matthias.May@leuze.de