Leuze is a German specialist in industrial sensor technology, machine safety and automation solutions for manufacturing and logistics. Its portfolio includes photoelectric sensors, identification systems, safety light curtains, safety laser scanners, measuring sensors, positioning systems and industrial data transmission technologies. Combining application engineering, intelligent sensing and connectivity, Leuze supports reliable object detection, machine safeguarding, traceability and automated material flow. With an international sales and service network, the company serves machine building, automotive, packaging, intralogistics, electronics, laboratory automation and manufacturing markets worldwide.
The new ultra-compact RSL 200 safety laser scanner from Leuze can be integrated effortlessly and used flexibly to safeguard danger zones and access points on narrow production lines, automated guided vehicles and robots.
With a focus on performance, flexibility, and usability, Leuze’s Simple Vision sensors offer a seamless entry into image-based automation, combining the simplicity of optical sensors with the power of camera systems.
Leuze is expanding its product portfolio with LiDAR technology: New ROD 300 series of laser scanners for accurate contour measurement and ROD 500 for precise AGV navigation.
Three aspects of sensor technology are particularly important in image processing for industrial automation: performance, flexibility and usability. Simple Vision sensors meet these requirements.
The European Machinery Directive and the Machinery Regulation that is replacing it require a risk analysis for every machine before being brought to market or after a modification. A key part of the risk analysis is the risk assessment. In addition to the legal fundamentals, various processes for the risk assessment are introduced and their properties explained in the following.