
Baumer Electric AG
About us
The Baumer Group is one of the world’s leading experts in high-performance sensors and sensor technology in industrial automation. The unrivalled broad product portfolio, precise measured values, and smart sensor functionalities provide intelligent solutions for digitalized production. With around 2800 employees in 39 development centers, production sites and sales units in 19 countries, the family-owned Swiss group is always close to the customers. As an innovation leader, for 70 years Baumer has been creating decisive market advantage and measurable added value with consistently high quality standards.
Products & services

Time-of-Flight-sensors OT-series
All-rounders with time-of-flight sensor technology • Reliable object detection even with ultra-black, reflective, glossy or irregularly shaped objects regardless of the mounting angle • Large measurement range up to 2.5 m thanks to time-of-flight measurement • Simple integration and fast parameterization via standardized IO-Link interface and the Baumer Sensor Suite

OM60 laser distance sensors
Raising the bar with best-in-class precision • Best-in-class precision with ± 3 μm linearity deviation and 0.12 μm repeat accuracy • Highly surface-independent measurement performance even on challenging objects • Innovative design for mechanical and thermal stability • Intuitive parametrization and easy-to-use with the Baumer Sensor Suite

Edge sensors OE40 / OE60
Precise edge position, width and gap measurement • Edge detection with up to 1 µm precision • Flexible design-in thanks to different functional principles • Compact and easy to integrate • Additional digital data, e.g. contamination indicator • IO-Link / EtherCat / Modbus RTU

Smart 2D profile sensors - OX series
The new sensor class for positioning and inspection tasks • Smart measurement toolbox • Web interface for easy parametrization • Precise up to 5 micron resolution • Smart connected - IO-Link / Ethernet / and much more. • 10 models for a wide range of objects

Multicode Reader IDC230
Simply code and text reading - Designed by Baumer • Reading several 1D/2D codes and text in parallel • Code reader with auto setup and intuitive web interface • Reliable even under difficult conditions • Up to 40 frames per second • Compact housing and smart mounting accessories

Ultrasonic sensors – maximum versatility in object detection
No impairments by adverse ambient conditions or varying object properties • Comprehensive choice of sensors for every measuring task: the perfect match in size, design and detection range, for any ambient condition and much more. • NexSonic® ultrasonic technology: Fast, compact, the shortest blind range, adjustable sonic cone and smart filter functions • Fast ultrasonic sensors - up to 10ms reaction time

Magnetic ring encoder for industrial applications
Innovation by integration • Flexible integration thanks to compact installation depth and A- or B-side mount • For shaft diameters from 6 to 140 mm • Easy-to-implement redundant sensing • Reliable long-term operation where dirt, dust or fibers are present • Durable solution without wear thanks to magnetic sensing

Programmable incremental encoder EB200E
Connected: cost-effective connection and flexible parameterization with IO-Link • Easy speed feedback • IO-Link for cost-efficient integration and parameterization • Speed monitoring function • Solutions for shaft diameters up to 48 mm • Reliable long-term operation where dirt, dust or fibers are present

Baumer Sensor Suite
The smartest way to use IO-Link devices • Understanding and exploiting the full potential of IO-Link devices • Visualization of functions from different sensor manufacturers • Easy-to-use PC software with clear design and helpful additional information

Digital sensor twin
Advanced CAD sensor data - design and commissioning made easy