Exhibitor List

World market leader in sensor technology and thought leader in Industry 4.0: Measuring, controlling, regulating and evaluating – when it comes to groundbreaking automation and digitalization technology, the ifm group of companies is the ideal partner. Since the company was founded in 1969, ifm has been developing, producing and selling sensors, controls, software and systems for industrial automation worldwide. As one of the pioneers in the area of ​​Industry 4.0, ifm develops and implements holistic solutions for the digitalization of the entire value chain “from sensors to ERP”. Today, the second-generation family-run ifm group of companies is one of the global industry leaders with more than 8,750 employees in 95 countries. The medium-sized group combines the internationality and innovative strength of a growing group of companies with the flexibility and customer proximity of a medium-sized company.

WE SEE OURSELVES AS A SENSOR SPECIALIST IN THE FIELD OF CHALLENGING AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGY. We have stood for high-performance sensors in automation technology in the German- speaking markets for over three decades. We prioritize the highest level of quality and have our own production at our headquarters in Altena in Sauerland. Permanent research and development play an equally substantial role as the education and training of employees and management. Our company, which was founded in 1982, is managed today by the familiy in the second generation. We apply special standards in environmental protection and sustainable resource management. We place a lot of emphasis on courteous help and care when it comes to customer service and order management. In doing so, your personal satisfaction is especially important for us. We would like to be recommended, that is why we perform better than required. From the moment you get in touch with us, a personal contact is available to assist you. We will provide you with detailed consultancy services when it comes to selecting the right sensors, offer approaches for problem solving and continue to provide assistance after the delivery. Often, we provide our customers with valueable assistance, also beyond sensor technology. The free provision of test equipment is usual practice. Matters of goodwill are seldom and we solve them professionally. In short, we are interested in developing a good and long-term cooperation.

IPR – Intelligente Peripherien für Roboter GmbH offers an extensive range of products with innovative systems and components for assembly and handling technology. Our parallel and angular grippers, tool changers, alignment devices and load limiters, 7th axes, force-and-torque-sensors and customised solutions are used by customers in many countries worldwide. Companies across all sectors place their trust in our products. Quality, technical expertise and industry knowledge are our most important qualities.

For more than 20 years we at Iwik GmbH have specialized on variable speed drives. We provide product and services in the field of drives, energy technology and industrial automation. Our customers stem from the chemical, plastics, food, pulp and paper an water industry and from the plant and machine building industry as well as many other producing companies that rely on variable speed drives in their production processes. Our product portfolio covers drives and motors of various well-known manufacturers as well as products for industrial automation, process measuring and control technology. Our services range from engineering, installation and commissioning of drives up to services, maintenance and repair. In addition, we provide analyses of electric networks and solutions for peak load optimisation and energy efficiency. We also offer trainings and seminars on variable speed drives and general presentations on energy efficiency and sustainability in the industrial context.

INTERNATIONALLY SUCCESSFUL, BUT ROOTED IN THE FAMILY! High-Precision handling of Currents, Voltages and Drive Technology. These are things that J. Schneider Elektrotechnik has long been known for. Evolved from family values – and equally successful today on a regional international level. We develop bespoke solutions for a wide variety of problems in close cooperation with our customers: — from individually manufactured, special transformers for tunnel drilling machines, — via VdS-tested uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) for safety-relevant industrial applications, — high-precision high-voltage and plasma power supplies for more and more new high-tech processes — right through to reliable services for the most up-to-date electrical drives in public transport, theme parks and paper factories. With mutual respect and a high social responsibility we develop sustainable solutions at the cutting edge of technology with and for our customers. And word of this has now spread from the Upper Rhine to many parts of the world. Making us what we are today: internationally successful – on the sound footing of a traditional, family-owned company.

Janitza is a German manufacturer of energy measurement technology for improving energy efficiency and ensuring security of supply. The company offers solutions tailored to individual customer requirements for a wide range of industries. Janitza makes energy flows transparent - for a responsible use of energy resources. PRODUCT PORTFOLIO The Janitza portfolio consists of innovative measuring devices and perfectly matched power grid monitoring software GridVis® - supplemented by high-quality components. SOLUTION PROVIDER Janitza customers worldwide benefit from solutions in the areas of energy data management, power quality monitoring, load management and residual current monitoring in one system environment - Made in Germany.

JUGARD+KÜNSTNER is a family-run company with 50 employees at the Unterföhring, Altdorf and Gera locations. In 1936, we were originally founded as a commercial agency for tools and machine tools. Since then, we have been the contact for the tool and machine building industry in Bavaria, Saxony and Thuringia. In recent years, we have expanded our product portfolio accordingly and successfully built up the business fields of robotics and aluminium profile systems. In the meantime, J+K is one of the leading suppliers in the field of automation. As the official and most successful distributor of Universal Robots worldwide, we offer certified training courses in addition to consulting and sales to ensure an uncomplicated entry into automation.

The Schmersal Group is an international market leader in the challenging field of machine safety. With the world’s most comprehensive range of safety switchgear products, the Schmersal Group develops safety systems and solutions for special requirements in a variety of user industries. Schmersal’s tec.nicum business division offers a comprehensive service portfolio to complement the range of solutions offered by Schmersal. Founded in 1945, the company is represented by seven manufacturing sites on three continents with its own companies and sales partners in more than 60 countries. The Schmersal Group employs more than 1900 people worldwide.

AGRO cable glands – The all-rounders. Our standard range of cable glands consists of high-quality products and systems for professional cable entry in industrial systems. But customer-specific requirements are also our specialty. With our modular Progress® system, the right cable gland can be individually assembled for almost any requirement. Our core Progress® series includes short and long metric and Pg connection threads as well as NPT and gas pipe threads. We also offer various one- and two-piece sealing inserts made of NBR, TPE or FPM for a wide range of cable diameters. Multiple and multiLAYER sealing inserts, also in slotted form, allow the insertion of pre-assembled cables. Additional functions are integrated into the cable gland using different compression nuts. Versions with bending protection trumpet, antikink spring or clamping jaws are possible. Combination conduit fittings offer the opportunity to connect the protective conduit in a professional and time-optimized manner in addition to sealing the cable. AGRO cable glands are available in brass, stainless steel or plastic. In addition, all cable glands can also be manufactured from lead-free brass. AGRO cable glands impress with their outstanding compression technology, which ensures a high level of tightness and at the same time provides extremely gentle strain relief for cables. Let us inspire you and look for your AGRO cable gland right away: https://www.kaiser-elektro.de/en_DE/solutions/cable-glands/

KELLER Pressure – YOUR SWISS PRESSURE SENSING SPECIALIST A market leader in the production of isolated pressure transducers and transmitters. KELLER Pressure was established in 1974 by Hannes W. Keller, the inventor of the integrated silicon measuring cell. Today, his sons Tobias and Michael Keller run the business. The company is wholly family-owned and employs 480 staff. KELLER Pressure feels a strong connection to its home of Switzerland. Its headquarters are where the value is added and where most of our employees work. As a result, all KELLER products bear the quality seal «Made in Switzerland» and embody the Swiss values of quality, functionality and reliability. KELLER Druckmesstechnik AG, including KELLER Gesellschaft für Druckmesstechnik mbH in Jestetten, is certified to ISO 9001. This means that our measured values can be fully traced to national standards.

As a leading supplier of sensors, measuring systems, laser markers, microscopes, and machine vision systems worldwide, KEYENCE is at the forefront of factory automation. We strive to develop innovative and reliable products to meet the needs of our customers in every manufacturing industry. In addition to our world-class products, KEYENCE offers a full range of services to further assist our customers. Our technically trained direct sales force is able to solve tough applications and answer technical questions about our products. We also provide fast shipping so customers can improve their processes as quickly as possible. KEYENCE is dedicated to adding value to our customers by combining superior technology with unparalleled support. Since our foundation in 1974, we have built up a network of 230 offices in 46 countries and today supply over 300,000 customers in 110 countries.

Kistler is the global market leader for dynamic pressure, force, torque and acceleration measurement technology. Cutting-edge technologies provide the basis for Kistler's modular solutions. Customers in industry and scientific research benefit from Kistler's experience as a development partner, enabling them to optimize their products and processes so as to secure sustainable competitive edge. Unique sensor technology from this owner-managed Swiss corporation helps to shape future innovations not only in automotive development and industrial automation but also in many newly emerging sectors. Drawing on our extensive application expertise, and always with an absolute commitment to quality, Kistler plays a key part in the ongoing development of the latest megatrends. The focus is on issues such as electrified drive technology, autonomous driving, emission reduction and Industry 4.0. Some 2,200 employees at more than 60 facilities across the globe are dedicated to the development of new solutions, and they offer application-specific services at the local level. Ever since it was founded in 1959, the Kistler Group has grown hand-in-hand with its customers and in 2023, it posted sales of mCHF 465. About 9% of this figure is reinvested in research and technology – with the aim of delivering better results for every customer.