The wenglor sensoric group develops innovative sensors, safety systems and Machine Vision products with intelligent interfaces and software for industry worldwide. Founded in 1983, wenglor is now one of the world’s most important high-tech suppliers for automated industry. The wenglor sensoric group’s solutions enable the trends of Industrie 4.0 as well as the Internet of Things, 3D technologies, robotics and artificial intelligence (AI). They conserve resources and increase the quality and safety of manufactured products. The second-generation, owner-managed family business is represented worldwide with 28 subsidiaries in 53 countries.
wenglor Automation Inside gives you exciting insights into the world of industrial automation: from new product solutions and practical Application examples to trends and technologies that are shaping the future of industry. Find out how innovative ideas and intelligent systems are helping to make production processes around the world more efficient, safer and more sustainable. Benefit from the knowledge of our experts and look forward to exciting stories and inspiring insights.
The P1PH9 reflex sensor from wenglor reliably detects objects over long distances. Thanks to time-of-flight technology, IO-Link and high interference immunity, it offers precise results even in difficult lighting conditions – ideal for assembly, logistics and automated production.
What is an image chip and how does it work? This article explains how image sensors convert light into digital information, why CMOS sensors are standard today and what role sensor size and pixel architecture play in image quality. You can also find out when color sensors make sense and why monochrome chips offer clear advantages in industrial image processing.
What is an image chip and how does it work? This article explains how image sensors convert light into digital information, why CMOS sensors are standard today and what role sensor size and pixel architecture play in image quality. You can also find out when color sensors make sense and why monochrome chips offer clear advantages in industrial image processing.
What is an image chip and how does it work? This article explains how image sensors convert light into digital information, why CMOS sensors are standard today and what role sensor size and pixel architecture play in image quality. You can also find out when color sensors make sense and why monochrome chips offer clear advantages in industrial image processing.
Measuring light curtains can be used to precisely measure the sagging of tapes. They ensure uniform tension and stable processes in fabric and film production.
Reliable detection of very small parts on conveyor belts: The P1PM101 reflex light barrier from wenglor detects even tiny objects precisely, quickly and stably, even with changing surfaces and at high speeds.
What is an image chip and how does it work? This article explains how image sensors convert light into digital information, why CMOS sensors are standard today and what role sensor size and pixel architecture play in image quality. You can also find out when color sensors make sense and why monochrome chips offer clear advantages in industrial image processing.
The Smart Camera B60 combines AI, computing power and flexibility in a compact vision system – for precise, efficient and future-proof industrial image processing.
The FXPL004 capacitive sensor reliably detects jams in metal hoppers, even in the presence of oil, gloss and dirt, and ensures stable production processes.
Fluorescent oil on metal gear parts can hardly be detected with standard lighting. The article shows how a UV-based inspection solution with the Smart Camera B60, suitable optics, filter technology and UV illumination makes even the finest traces of oil visible and reliably inspects them automatically.
Colors are created by the interaction of light and the reflective properties of a surface. The article explains how colored materials reflect and absorb light – and how modern sensors use this information to precisely detect colors. Ideal for use in quality control, robotics and color measurement.
When using control units from the BB1C series with the
wenglor shows how sensor solutions reliably detect cartons, boxes and transparent objects in secondary packaging and thus ensure process reliability.
The P1MW contrast sensors from wenglor ensure reliable print mark detection in series applications. Dynamic teach-in, step detection and compact format for reliable production.
On weQube+ cameras (B50S, B50R, B50M, C50C), an error message
Every pack of bread must be reliably checked to see whether a best-before date (BBD) is printed on it and whether this date is correct and legible. The solution is provided by a Smart Camera from the B60 series.
When it comes to reliably detecting the smallest differences in
The P1MH202 reflex sensors with background suppression reliably detect threads up to M6 regardless of color, surface and degree of gloss. A precise solution for automated inspection processes in production.
AI-based image processing makes the automatic recognition of best-before dates efficient and reliable. The Smart Camera B60 with Deep OCR reads best-before dates without errors, even with glossy films, irregular surfaces and high production speeds – for maximum quality assurance and process control.
This question reached wenglor. The application’s challenge: the thickness measurement
Detect black boxes reliably: The P1KH019 and P1MH202 reflex sensors from wenglor reliably detect even light-absorbing objects – thanks to blue light and background suppression, even in tight installation situations.
Conveyor belts are a central element in industrial automation. They
Precise gloss detection made easy: The GM04 gloss sensors from wenglor reliably detect differences between matt and glossy surfaces – ideal for label, paint and film testing. Thanks to their compact format, robust IP67 design and IO-Link communication, they offer maximum precision and flexibility for industrial quality and surface inspections.
Automatic reading of display values without PC software? With the B50 and B60 smart cameras from wenglor, digital text recognition is possible directly in the device. Whether 7-segment displays, LCDs or labels – integrated OCR and AI algorithms reliably capture numbers and text and transfer them seamlessly to control systems. Ideal for applications in the packaging, food and electronics industries.
In many industrial applications, camera parameters such as counters, threshold
With a rapidly growing demand for intelligent automation solutions, Machine
Precise image processing starts with the right optics: when is a C mount lens the best choice – and when is auto-focus worthwhile? Find out which camera optics are optimal for your industrial application and how wenglor Smart Cameras combine the highest image quality and flexibility.
Efficient Industrie 4.0 communication with IO-Link from wenglor: Intelligent sensor and actuator systems, IO-Link masters, hubs and converters enable networked, digital manufacturing processes with simple integration and IIoT functionality.
On Friday, October 31, 2025, wenglor’s US office was on fire again: the team came together for a passionate culinary event for the 6th annual chili competition. In keeping with Halloween, the theme of this year’s event was “US Presidents”.
Reliable palletizing processes with sensor solutions from wenglor: Whether wooden pallets, cartons or film packaging – innovative sensors with IO-Link detect objects precisely, even with reflective, dark or transparent surfaces. For maximum process reliability and efficiency in automated conveyor and palletizing systems.
Industrie 4.0 networks machines, systems and products into intelligent systems. Sensors from wenglor form the basis for this: they record data, communicate via IO-Link and enable smart applications such as Machine Vision, Deep Learning and digital twins – for efficient, networked production processes of the future.
The P1KL002 retro-reflex sensor reliably detects colored fineliners and colored pencils – quickly, compactly and regardless of color or surface.
The fluid sensors in the FXPL series reliably distinguish between oil, water and air and enable stable process monitoring in industrial multiphase systems.