SMART SENSOR BUSINESS 4.0

THE SENSOR PEOPLE magazine EditionCustomer 1.18 magazine | Customer 2019 magazine

ON SAFE PATHS RSL 400 safety laser scanner | Page 04

Compartment fine positioning | Page 34

Industry 4.0 – dual channel principle | Page 58 LEUZE ELECTRONIC

Editorial

Dear Reader,

You are reading the 2019 edition of our sensor The positive growth trajectory of previous years also people magazine. In this issue, we would like to continued in 2018 throughout all market segments. review our highlights from 2018 and share with you The sales volume of Leuze electronic crossed the our new challenges for the year 2019. threshold of 200 million euros for the very first time. The high number of orders in the production and The past year was an eventful, exciting and very warehouse logistics areas has pushed us to the limit successful year for Leuze electronic during which – in a good way that is. As a result, in the coming the sensor people had plenty to celebrate: in 2018 months we will start the construction of a new and Leuze electronic looked back on 55 years of compa­ central logistics center for Europe at our headquar­ ny history – the both significant as well as rapid ters in Owen/Teck. development from the weaving loom to Industry 4.0. Our subsidiary in Turkey turned ten years old in 2018. We are also making investments internationally and Leuze electronic Spain celebrated its 30th anniver­ intend to continue this trend: At the beginning of sary as one of our first subsidiaries. In China, new 2019, we acquired ESDISA in Mexico, who has been offices were opened in Shenzhen and Shanghai. our distributor for many years, and transferred it to In addition, we have successfully completed the its own subsidiary of Leuze electronic. SAP implementation. We are currently building a central logistics center for Asia in Singapore, which will operate within its local time zone.

Join us in celebrating the successes that are possible thanks to good and longstanding relationships with our customers and partners. We look forward to a continued good collaboration with you and to per­ sonally welcoming you at one of around 50 trade fairs we attend around the world every year!

Kind regards,

Ulrich Balbach, Managing Director CONTENTS

TITLE STORY THINK EASY On safe paths SmartCore Technology Page 28 RSL 400 safety laser scanner Page 04 New distance sensors Page 31 Optical guidance Page 32

SHARE EXPERIENCE Always in front of the right rack Page 34 Automatic pipetting Page 38 High-speed quality control Page 41 No chickens for you, Mr. Fox Page 44 Every second counts Page 46

BE CLOSE Always close to you Page 48 A COMPANY WITH PERSONALITY Promoter of sport, 55 years of company history Page 06 culture and social causes Page 52 The latest from our international Construction of an orphan school branches Page 10 in Uganda Page 56 International logistics Page 20 Awards Page 23 CREATE THE FUTURE The dual channel principle Page 58 Industry 4.0 practical workshop Page 62 Industry 4.0 – our partnerships Page 63

SENSOR PEOPLE INSIDE Training at Leuze electronic Page 64 Fit with a healthy diet Page 66 Something’s cooking at the sensor people Page 68 Party atmosphere at the sensor people Page 70 LEUZE ELECTRONIC

ON SAFE PATHS …

The RSL 400 safety laser scanner not only ensures that automated guided vehicles (AGVs) are operated safely by means of protective and warning fields, but it also simultaneously captures the measurement values for the navigation software.

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RSL When using the triangulation principle for navigation, an automated guided vehicle (AGV) is often equipped with two different scanners: 400 One for safety, the other for navigation. The new RSL 400 safety laser scanner from Leuze electronic offers a true alter­ native: not only is it capable of handling the safety aspects, but it also provides all measurement values for the AGV’s navi­ gation based on the natural-navigation principle. In addition to that, the mea­ surement values have an extremely high angular resolution and accuracy. This is important to precisely determine the po­ sition of the AGV. This means that only The RSL 400 safety laser scanner combines one scanner is needed for safety AND safety with a detailed measurement value navigation. Measurement value output of output for AGV navigation. the RSL 400 is optimized for navigation software that functions according to the principle of natural navigation with SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping). With each revolution of its deflection unit, An eye on obstacles which last 40 milliseconds each, the safe­ ty laser scanner emits 2700 light pulses. How far away is the obstacle? In addition ways. In 4-field mode with 50 switchable These are scattered in all directions on to the angular resolution, the distance field sets, the device can monitor up to obstacles. Parts of the scattered light are values are also important. With a typical four protective fields simultaneously. This transmitted back to the scanner and used error accuracy of < 30 mm, these are enables safe and reliable reduction of the to calculate the distance to the obstacle. highly precise. In addition to that, the val­ speed of the AGV. With a scanning angle ues are not affected by the reflectance of of 270°, the RSL 400 can also cover the Similar to a map, the navigation software the object, whether it is a reflector or a front and side areas of AGVs at the same contains an image of the respective room, black wall. The additional output of the time, i.e., around the corner. With these including all fixed boundaries. The current received signal strength value for each features and a maximum operating range position of the AGV is then calculated beam allows autonomous detection of of 8.25 meters, even large AGVs can be by comparing the measurement values reflectors by the navigation software. fully safeguarded with only two RSL 400. to the map. This concept is referred to When beams strike a reflector, the values The safety laser scanner is available in var­ as natural navigation. The more detailed differ greatly from any other environment. ious models. The product range includes and exact the measurement values of This makes simple and reliable detection nine functional variants, three of which a scanner are, the more precisely the possible. In addition to the navigation with data output for AGV navigation. AGV can navigate. With an angular res­ aspects, there is no lack of safety: the All variants are available for the four olution of 0.1°, the RSL 400 can capture compact RSL 400 safety laser scanner operating ranges of 3.0, 4.5, 6.25, and the environment in high detail over the offers up to 100 switchable protective 8.25 meters. entire measurement range up to 50 m. and warning field pairs. This is achieved through a particularly nar­ Models available with PROFIsafe/ row laser spot that maintains its perpendic­ Thanks to this high number, the protective PROFINET interfaces make it much easier ular shape over the entire scanning angle. fields can be adapted to the respective to integrate the devices, particularly when It also reduces incorrect measurements, movement and load conditions as well as many different protective field configura­ the likes of which can occur on edges. the speed of the vehicles in many different tions are used. L

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FROM WEAVING LOOM TO INDUSTRY 4.0

The story of the global player and leading innovator in optical sensors, Leuze electronic, began in 1963 in the factory section of 1963 the weaving mill Leuze textil. The first product produced was made for in-house use: the “cono-pack”, an electro-mechanical packaging machine. This device was used to automate the packaging process of textiles on-site.

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FROM WEAVING LOOM A short journey through 55 years of company history, TO INDUSTRY 4.0 innovation and customer orientation

Figure: The company C. A. Leuze in Owen

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With the development of what at the time was the world’s smallest retro-reflective photoelectric sensor, the key step into the market of industrial automation was taken. New products and the higher number of employees necessitated a new construction. The new building was moved into in 1969.

Figure: Office and first factory 1969

The groundbreaking “first generation of full container control” had entirely different dimensions than today.

Advertisement text from 1976: near perfect automation of the beverage industry! The electronic evaluation system of the optronic 09 full container system checks and registers the contents of beverage crates or open or closed cartons as well as shrink-wrapped containers of any kind, by means of a target/actual comparison in the selected program with special light and inductive sensors. 1976

But over the years the sensor systems became more compact and the product variety larger. Even back then, Leuze electronic developed many innovations. For example, the ASi bus is a Leuze electronic in­ vention, as is the safe ASi. Safety monitors of a wide variety of labels come from the production facilities of Leuze electronic.

Figure: Advertisement from 1996 The world’s smallest 1996 industrial bar code reader.

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Many years of double-digit growth have meant not only an increase in turnover figures, but also the number of employees. Today, more than 1,200 sensor people at 22 locations are involved in development, production, sales and service – supported by more than 40 sales 2016 partners around the world.

Figure: Anniversary celebration – 10 years Leuze electronic Trading (Shenzhen, China) Co, Ltd. 2016

The company was directly involved in the development of the I/O link and is also playing an active role as a driver and pioneer of Industry 4.0. Over the years, Leuze electronic became a leading expert in usability, industrial interfaces as well as communication and con­ nectivity. Today, the company’s focus industries are on the areas of intralogistics, the packaging industry, machine tools and the automotive industry, as well as laboratory automation.

Industry 4.0 practical workshop February 2017 in Owen 2017

Continued growth. We are currently looking for specialists in all areas, from skilled production workers to product managers and national and international sales managers. We look forward to new challenges and continued cooper­ ation with you, our valued customers.

Figure: Digitization: The world is becoming more complex – we make it simpler. Technology video 2018 2018

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LEUZE ELECTRONIC WITH ITS OWN SALES COMPANY IN GERMANY

Effective January 1, 2019, Due to the strong growth over the last few years, the Leuze electronic launched its optical sensor manufacturer founded an independent independent sales company, sales company. Launched as a wholly-owned sub­ sidiary of Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG effective Leuze electronic Deutschland as of January 1, 2019. “After successfully introducing GmbH + Co. KG., as a wholly- SAP in the past year, we are taking this important step owned subsidiary. to allow us to continue to be a strong partner to our customers and offer them the best possible service,” says Salvatore Buccheri, Managing Director of the new sales company. As the General Sales Manager for Germany, he has been successfully looking after Leuze electronic’s sales in Germany since 2017.

The new sales company is located in the immediate vicinity of the manufacturer’s headquarters in Owen/ Teck, South Germany. Leuze electronic Deutschland GmbH + Co KG took over all sales activities for the territory of the Federal Republic of Germany and entered into all existing supply and service relation­ ships as well as other contractual relationships of Leuze electronic GmbH + Co KG. L

Salvatore Buccheri New business address: Leuze electronic Deutschland GmbH + Co. KG Fabrikstraße 12 73277 Owen

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“The sensor people” of the new subsidiary in Mexico are a strong, highly motivated team.

LEUZE ELECTRONIC TAKES OVER ESDISA IN MEXICO

In the new year, the long-standing With the start of 2019, Leuze electronic headquar­ Leuze distributor ESDISA was tered in Owen/Teck in the south of Germany had an transferred to a subsidiary of additional subsidiary: At the turn of the year, a team of six highly motivated sensor people who were previ­ Leuze electronic. Leuze electronic will ously employed at the longstanding Leuze distributor then have a total of 20 subsidiaries all ESDISA began business in Monterrey, NL, Mexico. over the world. All ESDISA employees were qualified and taken on by Leuze electronic after having completed numerous training courses. The general manager is Luis Alberto Tamez Garza. In addition, there are two regional sales managers in Puebla and Mexico City. They all have in-depth technical as well as product, market and industry knowledge. In the Mexican market, they pri­ marily focus on packaging systems, the automotive industry, the machine tools sector and intralogistics. The field service colleagues are supported by 2 em­ ployees in Inside Sales as well as an Office Manager. Leuze electronic wishes its newest foreign subsidiary a good start. L

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LEUZE ELECTRONIC CHINA OPENS NEW SUBSIDIARY

The new subsidiary was opened in Shenzhen, China, in mid-October 2018. After twelve years of increasing revenues and a growing workforce, a larger and more modern office was needed to accommodate the ex- pected growth of the next decade.

Leuze electronic China Trading Co Ltd. was founded in Shenzen, China in 2006. In 2018, the Chinese subsidiary could look back on 12 years of increasing revenues and a growing workforce. Vice President Asia and Managing Director of the office in China, Matthias Höhl, is proud of the Chinese team and the modern office concept that was implement­ ed in the new subsidiary: “Our successful growth of recent years has brought us to the limit in a positive way and prompted us to move into a new office that is larger and has a more modern office concept. The new facility is capable of accommodating our expected growth over the next decade.” NEW

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The new address is: Leuze electronic China Trading Co Ltd. w9 / F, Tower A, Tag Knowledge & Innovation Center, West Second Shenyun street, Nanshan district, Shenzhen

Effective immediately, 48 employees from the areas of sales, the Customer Care Center, marketing, service, product man­ agement, human resources, administra­ tion, and finance are working at the new office. The goal of the newly implement­ ed office concept is for Leuze electronic China to attract the most skilled workers available on the job market.

Höhl explains: “In China like in other plac- es in the world, the salary is no longer the only reason why applicants decide for or against an employer. In this day and age, employees want a workplace that is con- ducive to creativity, teamwork, and com- munication, while at the same time reduc- ing stress and anxiety.”

The new office concept not only meets these employee preferences along with meeting current office trends, but it also has a positive effect on productivity and the company’s global result. “We wanted to create a work environment in which employees can focus when needed, while also enabling them to work together more closely and communicate with their col- leagues,” says Höhl.

The workplaces were designed ergo­ nomically and relaxing for body and mind, giving our staff the best possible working conditions and allowing them to perform at their best. A training and demo center offers not only technical knowledge, but also allows staff to exchange application and industry experiences. The new loca­ tion also offers space for in-house semi­ nars for employees and customers. The fitness and recreational area invites the employees to unwind and relax. L

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The sensor people of Leuze electronic S.A.U. (Spain)

HAPPY 30TH BIRTHDAY TO LEUZE ELECTRONIC IN SPAIN

Leuze electronic S.A.U. is looking back the first branches of the company to be over 30 years of growth, innovation and located in a different European country. commitment and in September celebrat­ Having started small with just three sensor ed its 30th anniversary. The event venue people, today twenty employees are com­ was the Casa Batlló mitted to progress and from Antoni Gaudí in growth. They are in daily Barcelona, which was contact with their cus­ declared a UNESCO tomers and colleagues at World Heritage Site the head office.“Spain is in 2005. On hand to proud of its high growth celebrate this event rates, especially in the with the sensor peo­ intralogistics, packaging ple from Spain were and automotive indus- numerous customers tries”, says Jaume Torres from throughout Spain – as well as col­ who has been managing director of Leuze leagues from the German headquarters in electronic S.A.U. for more than 10 years. Owen/Teck and Christof Leuze as found­ Apart from the subsidiary in Barcelona, er of Leuze electronic with his wife. The there are further offices in Valencia, Madrid subsidiary in Barcelona (Spain) was one of and Bilbao. L

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Tolga Çorman has been the managing director of the Turkish subsidiary of Leuze electronic since July 2008.

Together with his team, he has since celebrated the 10-year anniversary. The Sensor People Magazine asked him for his impressions.

Tolga Çorman, managing director of the Turkish subsidiary of Leuze electronic.

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A REASON TO CELEBRATE 10 YEARS OF LEUZE ELECTRONIC IN TURKEY!

SPM (Sensor People Magazine): Mr. Çorman, SPM: What about your team? Could you please say a could you please tell us a little bit about yourself and your few words about them? experiences at Leuze electronic? Tolga Çorman: If I had to describe my employees in Tolga Çorman: Gladly – perhaps I’ll introduce myself a couple words, it’s their strong team spirit that comes briefly first: I’m 46 years old, married and have two sons, to mind first. They are confident in their day-to-day work 15 and 9 years old. I was born and grew up in Ankara and show respect for one another. Even in times of and also studied physics there. I’ve lived in Istanbul since strong growth and numerous new topics and challeng­ 2000. Following a career spanning 12 years as Key es, these are important prerequisites for maintaining a Account Manager and Country Manager, I assumed positive approach and never losing motivation. the role of the Managing Director of Leuze electronic in Turkey in 2008. At the time, we were a team of three SPM: What goals have you set for the future of Leuze people; today there are 31 of us. I am truly delighted electronic Turkey? when I look at the growth of our company and its team in Turkey. Tolga Çorman: It is important for me that we steadily continue our growth. We will therefore continue to work SPM: Off the top of your head, what comes to mind on our strategies for improving our market share in Tur­ when you think of your last 10 years at Leuze electronic? key. In my opinion, this is closely tied to a corresponding company culture. Because growth means success, and Tolga Çorman: Leuze electronic is a company into success is a result of mentality and company culture. which a person is fully integrated. We have a friendly at­ mosphere here. At the start it was, of course, a personal SPM: Mr. Çorman, thank you for this open conver­ challenge for me to build up our business in Turkey, but sation. We wish you continued success in all further I always received the necessary support from headquar­ endeavors together with your team. Of course: Con­ ters. Today I am proud of maintaining the growth here gratulations on the 10th anniversary of Leuze electronic and to be part of a large global team. Turkey! L

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JOCHEN WIMMER CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Jochen Wimmer has been Chief Operating Officer/COO at Leuze electronic for almost two years. In that time, the agile Austrian has carried the responsibility for global areas in Operations (production) as well as the areas of Order Processing, Logistics and Purchasing.

For Leuze electronic, Scandinavia is a very important market. Leuze electronic will therefore be increasing its investments in SENSOR these markets in the future. The company is today already represented with loca­ tions in Alleroed, Denmark, and Tranås, Sweden. Per Levin, new General Manager of Leuze PEOPLE electronic Scandinavia, is a true profes­ sional in the area of industrial communica­ tion and factory automation. He will bring his experience to Scandinavia as well as NEWS strengthen the teams on-site. L

ANTONIO BELLETTI IS THE NEW NATIONAL MANAGER AT LEUZE ELECTRONIC ITALY

Alessandro Frigerio, long-standing Managing Director of Leuze electronic Italy S.r.l., hands over the reins to his successor, Antonio Belletti.

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A great deal has happened through his time, a logistics center for Asia will be built work at Leuze electronic: In a first step, in Singapore in order to meet the high he separated finished material and mer­ growth rates of the Asian market. Born chandise and created a distribution in Salzburg and an engineering graduate, center on 6,500 m2 of space in Unter­ he brings with his involvement many years lenningen, located just a few kilome­ of international experience in the areas of ters from the company headquarters. Operations and Material Management & The coming months will see the construc­ Distribution, Supply Chain Management tion of a new and central logistics center and Sales & Logistics in a multinational for Europe in Unterlenningen. At the same corporation. L

PER LEVIN IS NEW GENERAL MANAGER OF LEUZE ELECTRONIC SCANDINAVIA

With Per Levin, Leuze electronic selects a professional from the area of industrial communication and, with him as the new General Manager, strengthens its on-site presence in Scandinavia.

After 18 years of service, Alessandro bled turnover within the last 5 years, and er and Global Account Executive, he is Frigerio (left in photo), long-standing developed the team quantitatively and well familiar with the Italian market and Managing Director of Leuze electronic qualitatively. The goal of Antonio Bellet­ the industry, and he enjoys an extensive Italy S.r.l. is handing over the reins to his ti is to seamlessly continue this success network. “To me, it has always been par- successor, Antonio Belletti (right in photo), story. The native Italian has been with the ticularly important to motivate, coach, and to start a new phase of life by retiring. company since September 1, 2018, and further develop people in order to achieve The 59-year-old can look back he is currently familiarizing himself with or even exceed mutual goals together – on many successful years, during the issues and personally getting to know and this is precisely how I view my chal- which he guided the Italian the sensor people and their customers. lenge and job at Leuze electronic,” says subsidiary headquartered in Antonio Belletti is well-known in the Belleti. Leuze electronic welcomes its new Milan to high growth rates with industry: He has more than 15 years of ‘sensor people’. L staunch commitment, dou­ experience as a visionary Sales Manag­

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Ibrahim Zuva has had a storybook career at Leuze electronic: within 10 years, he advanced from a temporary worker in the area of Logistics to Director Logistics with the exciting task of creating a new, large automated small-parts warehouse for Leuze electronic at the Owen location.

Ibrahim Zuva Director Logistics Multicultural, open-minded and at home with internationality

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SPM (Sensor People Magazine): Mr. Zuva, you are not Zuva: Looking at it that way, yes. A lot is certainly due to the even 40 years old yet and are already Director Logistics … fact that I am someone who loves to roll up his sleeves and get to work, as we say in Swabia. But I was also lucky to be at the Zuva: Yes, looking at it that way and still being under 40, I can right place at the right time, and to have had supervisors who look back on a seemingly “meteoric career” at Leuze electronic believed in me and gave me the possibility to constantly further … develop myself.

SPM: That began how? SPM: What exactly do you mean by that?

Zuva: My connection to Leuze electronic began very early: I can Zuva: The first small-parts warehouse was constructed in Owen still remember as a child picking up my mother and grandmother at the location of the company headquarters in 2006. During this from work at Leuze textil together with my father… and how my time, the entire warehouse had to be relocated to Unterlennin­ father would sometimes slip me a chocolate bar from the vending gen. I was given the task of continuing to supply production in machine that was in the company back then. Owen logistically from Unterlenningen, something that carried a great deal of responsibility for a youngster … SPM: You’ve had a connection to the company that long? SPM: Doesn’t one need a bit of experience for such a project? Zuva: Yes, half my family has worked here – my aunt still does. Zuva: I didn’t do it alone, of course. Rather, I had support from SPM: Then you’re practically a true “child” of the company? colleagues who all actively contributed – I think that is what char­ acterizes us sensor people – then as well as today. Zuva: Yes, you could say so – though after earning my degree in business administration at the Technical University in Aalen, I was SPM: You’ve made me curious… what happened next in your completely open and wasn’t focused on anything in particular career? – neither on working in the region where I grew up nor in Leuze electronic. Thanks to my open-minded mentality, I get along with Zuva: At the end of 2006, I applied for a clerical position in the people from various cultures quickly and well. production control of our subsidiary, Leuze electronic Assembly in Unterstadion. Then things started happening very quickly. I SPM: Your name doesn’t sound exactly “Swabian,” may I ask started the new job on January 1 and moved lock, stock and where your roots lie? barrel from Kirchheim to the Danube Valley.

Zuva: I was born in Kirchheim unter Teck. I’ve also spent a large SPM: And then? part of my life there. My family is originally from Turkey. I would call myself a Swabian German-Turk, though some would say that Zuva: In Unterstadion I worked in a small team of four to five I’m more “German” than many Germans. colleagues in the order center and gradually developed into the role of the group spokesperson. In addition, my area of respon­ SPM: And what led you in your younger years – open for the sibility continued to expand. I had the possibility to always learn world – into the Lenningen Valley instead of the wide-open world? something new and to develop myself further.

Zuva: Hmm, to be honest – in spite of earning good grades SPM: In addition to your clerical work, what other tasks did you at university, I wasn’t able to find a job right away. I lived in have in the order center? Kirchheim, my family also worked at Leuze electronic … it was only natural that I would apply for a job here. Zuva: With the relocation of our production from Fürstenfeld­ bruck to Unterstadion, we became Supply Chain Management, SPM: That’s an honest answer. In what function did you start comprising production control, the order center, warehouse and out here? IT.

Zuva: I started in 2006 as a temporary worker in the Logistics At that time, I became team leader of production control and the area. order center and also the deputy department manager of the entire area. SPM: As temporary worker – and a good 10 years later – you are Director Logistics? That is truly a meteoric career …

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SPM: That was certainly a big jump upward… China and the USA. This led me back to Owen. That was also the moment in which I officially changed from being an Zuva: Yes, it definitely was. In addition to the day-to-day employee of Leuze electronic Assembly to an employee of business, I was also assigned my first big project – ERP imple­ Leuze electronic. mentation. And shortly thereafter, in 2012, a second project SPM: If I calculated correctly, you must have been gone for followed: the founding of the production company in China. seven years.

SPM: Keeping up with day-to-day business must have been Zuva: Way to keep track! (laughs) – It was seven years to nearly impossible … the day. Everything came together perfectly – the acquired knowledge, the international experiences I had made in China Zuva: It was at least becoming increasingly more difficult. and the USA. The decision was therefore made to “lend” me out as an SPM: But you no longer work in Controlling … employee of Leuze electronic Assembly to Leuze electronic for six months … Zuva: No, in mid-2015, I assumed responsibility for Logistics in Owen and have the title of Director Logistics with many new SPM: “Lend” – that sounds… it sound like lending a piece exciting tasks and challenges … of equipment… SPM: Rumor has it that a big new logistics center will be constructed in Owen? Zuva: No, it wasn’t that way at all – I was, of course, asked, and I wanted to – oh, how I wanted to! For half a year, I com­ Zuva: Yes, and that somehow completes the circle for me. muted between China and Owen, collecting frequent flier Over 10 years ago, the first automated small-parts warehouse miles along the way – more than 30 flights in just a year … was built in Owen and, while that was being constructed, I was a temporary worker in warehouse logistics. Today I’m SPM: Wow, that was certainly a leap from the manageable, responsible for the further development of Logistics, and that rural Unterstadion to Shenzhen in China… no homesickness? also includes a new small-parts warehouse.

SPM: You’ve outpaced many employees, in other words, Zuva: Quite the opposite, I’d tasted blood… for the first time, you must have once worked under colleagues who today I could really let my multicultural character run free, and be­ work under you … fore the China project was completed, I’d already received my next offer… Zuva: That’s true.

SPM: Are there any problems? SPM: Which? Zuva: Quite the opposite. We have a very good rapport with Zuva: Sales controlling in the USA. one another.

SPM: To what do you attribute that? SPM: That means from China, straight to the USA? Zuva: I’m aware of my career, but I still have my feet on the Zuva: Exactly… from time to time, I had my place in Owen ground and still roll my sleeves up and get down to work as well, in Controlling. alongside everyone else just as I did ten years ago. And: I’ve met many people along the way who have handed down a SPM: That was the next big leap for you … great deal of experience to me and who have supported my Zuva: Yes, a great deal of trust was placed in me, and I had decisions. I’m thankful that so much trust was given to me. the opportunity to prove myself in a wide range of areas and SPM: Those were wonderful concluding words. We will leave countries. it with that. Ibrahim Zuva, thank you for the detailed and open SPM: How long were you in the USA then? conversation. We wish you continued success in all future challenges! L Zuva: For more than a year… until I received another offer at the end of 2013 to work as the participation controller for

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Leuze electronic was once again named winner in the category “Industry Excellence in Branding – Industry, Machines & Engi- neering.”

The German Design Council and the German Brand Institute present the German Brand Award for successful brands, con­ sistent brand management and sustainable brand communi­ cation. For the third time, the winners of the German Brand Award 2018 – selected from more than 1,250 submissions – were announced and honored. After winning gold in 2017 in the category “Industry Excellence in Branding – Connectivi­ ty,” Leuze electronic was in 2018 once again among the win­ ners of the evening in the hotly contested category “Industry Excellence in Branding – Industry, Machines & Engineering,” placing it among the TOP 10. L

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WINNER

24 LEUZE ELECTRONIC WINS THE 2019 GIT SECURITY AWARD

Readers of the GIT Sicherheit, GIT Security and messtech drives Automation trade magazines and their online communities have chosen the “Smart Process Gating” muting process, which is based on the MLC safety light curtains from Leuze electronic and completely foregoes the need for signal-emitting sensors, as the WIN- NER of the 2019 GIT Security Award.

In the “Safe Automation” category, the “Smart Process Gat­ ing” muting process from Leuze electronic, which complete­ ly forgoes the need for signal-emitting sensors, prevailed over the other submitted products at the 2019 GIT Security Award. A jury of experts, which included representatives from BHE, TÜV, VDMA and ZVEI as well as integrators and users, made a pre­ selection of the top 10 in each category. From these, readers of the GIT Sicherheit, GIT Security and messtech drives Automa­ tion trade magazines and their online communities selected their favorites in each category. It had already been announced at the Security trade fair in Essen in October that Smart Process Gating, based on the MLC safety light curtains from Leuze electronic, was among the top 3 in the “Safe Automation” category. The secret of which company landed on which step of the podium was revealed by WILEY on the first evening of SPS IPC Drives in Nuremberg as part of an awards ceremony. Thanks to the numerous reader votes, Leuze electronic won the 1st place of the 2019 GIT Security Award in the “Safe Automation” category with its “Smart Process Gating.” Thank you to all readers and users who expressed their confidence in Leuze electronic with this choice.

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WINNER

Award ceremony at SPS IPC Drives 2018, Nuremberg

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SPM (Sensor people Magazine): You and your team invent­ Previously, muting processes with muting sensors were re­ ed Smart Process Gating based on our MLC safety light curtains quired in order to clearly identify when transported goods are – where did this idea come from? approaching a protective field and to bridge the passing of these goods through the protective field at the correct moment. As a Haberer (Safety Project Manager): The original idea was to result of the SPG (Smart Process Gating) method developed by use the contour of the object be transported to develop sensor­ Leuze electronic, signal-emitting sensors are no longer needed. less muting. Smart Process Gating (SPG) is the systematic and Particularly in the case of typical intralogistics applications, the economical implementation without the expense of contour de­ height of the protective device is entirely dependent on the safe­ tection. Economical, because SPG represents sensorless mut­ ty-related requirements. Synchronization beams do not have to ing, and thus allows our customers to very efficiently implement be taken into consideration. With SPG, the first muting signal their muting requirements. comes from the process control (PLC), while the second muting SPM: How big was the developer team and how much time was signal is generated by the protective field itself. Smart Process invested in the development of this new technology? Can you Gating requires a detailed knowledge of the process so that the make an estimate? necessary SPS control signals are made available in the expect­ ed time window. Haberer: A number of minds were involved in this development. Taking into account everyone who was involved, from concept SPM: What concrete advantages does Smart Process Gating development to programming, from testing to release by the offer the user? inspection body, many hours of work went into this development. Jüttner: Based on the MLC safety light curtains, conveyor The TÜV release and certification, in particular, took a great deal systems can thus be made more compact. The risk of misalign­ of time. ment or damage to the sensors is eliminated as are the costs SPM: What do you see as the typical areas of application for for their maintenance and servicing. Furthermore, the purchas­ SPG? ing costs, the wiring and risk of manipulation are reduced which increases the availability of the complete safety device. Jüttner (Safety Product Manager): In intralogistics as well as in the automotive and packaging industry, material locks often SPM: Congratulations on winning the 2019 GIT SECURITY need to be safeguarded against unauthorized access by means AWARD! L of optical safety sensors.

Process-controlled access guarding with Smart Process Gating without signal-emitting sensors Andreas Jüttner (Safety Product Manager) and Hermann Haberer (Safety Project Manager)

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As a digital native, I grew up with technology

Tanita Ruf, Junior Product Manager

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JUNIOR PRODUCT MANAGER PRODUCT CENTER SUPPLEMENTARY PRODUCTS AND ACCESSORIES

Technology, progress, digitization: this is where Tanita Ruf: I originally studied industrial engineering at the Tanita Ruf’s interests lie. Which is also why Esslingen University of Applied Sciences. Eventually, it came time she became a product manager. From her for my bachelor’s thesis: “Analysis of the sensor market.”

bachelor’s thesis to a student employee This topic led me to a sensor manufacturer and, thus, to Leuze and her master’s thesis – the Kirchheim na- electronic. tive completed it all at Leuze electronic and thereby set out on her career. Immediately SPM: An exciting topic – what memories do you have from working on this project? after earning her master’s degree, she joined Product Center Supplementary & Accesso- Tanita Ruf: The colleagues at Leuze electronic were always ries as Junior Product Manager and works to very supportive. I could ask anything and felt at ease and accept­ actively drive the digitization of tomorrow. ed here right from the start – and wasn’t treated like a youngster. That is not always the case. I was impressed then with how peo­ ple worked with one another and still am to this day. We are a strong team.

SPM (Sensor People Magazine): Ms. Ruf, you are Junior SPM: One highlight for you from the time when you were still Project Manager at Leuze electronic, making you one of the “young?” future builders who drive automation and digitization – what do you find fascinating in your job? Tanita Ruf: Hey! I’m still young :-) One of the highlights was certainly visiting the port of Hamburg together with a product Tanita Ruf: As a “digital native,” I grew up with the topic of the manager. future. I am happy to be part of a rapid technological develop­ ment and love actively helping to shape the world of tomorrow. SPM: Yes, that was certainly not an everyday experience. But after earning your bachelor’s degree, you didn’t join SPM: Then you certainly not only develop smart technology as Leuze electronic right away … As a digital native, part of your career, but then also live in a “smart home?” Tanita Ruf: No, not right away. I was so fascinated in the I grew up Tanita Ruf: Of course! Many things are simply practical and process of further technical development that I decided to save time when they run automatically. In both business and at continue my studies with a master’s degree in “Innovation home. My washing machine, for example, knows exactly when I Management” at the Esslingen University of Applied Sciences. with technology come home. All I need to do is empty it out – technology unfor­ During this time, however, I also worked as often as I could as a tunately hasn’t solved that problem for me yet. student employee at Leuze electronic in the area of marketing.

SPM: How did you come to turning your visions for the future SPM: But you didn’t develop a love with marketing, but rather into reality – in particular at Leuze electronic? stayed true to technology.

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SmartCore cable

I/O-Link I/O-Link Control Signaling Sensor Master column

Tanita Ruf: Yes and no. Technology and further technical is possible to make concrete plans even before the system development fascinate me, that’s true. But what would tech­ comes to a standstill, thereby allowing expensive downtimes nology be without concrete application benefits? Technology to be completely avoided. is only as good as it serves the customer. This combination of technology and marketing – my job as a product manager SPM: Nicely explained – that sounds truly user oriented, and offers this possibility. even understandable to me as a layperson!

SPM: Your first big project in product management at Leuze Tanita Ruf: Yes, I consider clear communication – the electronic? conveying of information between the various interested parties of the departments and making decisions in the Tanita Ruf: My master’s thesis on the “SmartCore cable” interest of the product and its benefits to the customer – as – basically, I oversaw this project from its technical develop­ one of the most important parts of my job. ment to its market launch together with my colleague, the responsible product manager. SPM: Your current task in the Product Center Supplementa­ ry Products and Accessories? SPM: That’s quite a bit of responsibility for someone just starting out … Tanita Ruf: As Junior Product Manager, I oversee the capacitive sensors, the line of signal lamps and the topic RFID. Tanita Ruf: Yes, but it was this big challenge that I found so I found the flexibility and agility that comes with the topic of interesting. When the project began, I didn’t even know the supplementary products and accessories exciting already difference between a wire core and a wire lead… (laughs). while working on my master’s thesis. This was also key to my decision to start my professional career in this department. SPM: A few words on your “baby” – what exactly does this cable do? SPM: It sounds as though you’ve found your dream job! Best of luck in shaping the future! L Tanita Ruf: Basically, the SmartCore cable can detect early on whether and where a cable will break. As a result, predic­ tive maintenance is, in principle, possible. This means that it

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NEW DISTANCE SENSORS EXPAND OUR PRODUCT RANGE

With the new ODS 110/HT 110 and different switching points are required. HRT 25B L distance sensors, Leuze In addition to the multi-depth compart­ offers customers an array of differ­ ment occupation check, these include ent designs with extra large operating push-through or collision protection in ranges and several switching points. shuttle applications. Furthermore, the Due to their compact housing size new distance sensors are character­ and an operating range of up to 5 me­ ized by a high repeatability of 3 mm for ters, they are particularly suited for use good positioning, their extremely high in situations with limited installation color and surface independence as well space. Such as pallet warehouses or as easy commissioning. Models with ODS 110 applications in the field of automat­ an analog output and IO-Link are also distance sensor ed material flow for which at least two available. L

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ALWAYS ON TRACK WITH SENSORS FROM LEUZE ELECTRONIC

With the OGS 600, Leuze electronic presents a new compact sensor for flexible optical tracking of automated guided vehicles to transport materials and goods in production and storage areas.

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OGS

600 Material supply in storage

With the OGS 600, Leuze electronic is presenting a new sensor that enables cost-effective vehicle au­ tomation for the transport of materials and goods in production and storage areas. With its edge detec­ tion and control signal transmission to the drive, the trace can be guided optically, which means that driv­ ing can be automated in the simplest of ways.

The routes of the automated guided vehicles can be flexibly adapted by means of optimized trace tapes. OGS 600 for flexible The compact design of the OGS 600 and its low min­ optical tracking imum distance to the ground of 10 mm means it can be integrated even into flat vehicles.

Models with different detection widths and response times cover a wide range of possible applications, even for narrow curves and at high speeds. Param­ eterization and interface integration is implemented via the Sensor Studio software. An assistant analyzes the contrast between the ground and the trace and recommends the ideal trace color. A high level of functionality and ambient light protection are provid­ ed, much like fast commissioning and easy address adaptation. L

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ALWAYS IN FRONT OF THE RIGHT RACK

Positioning in small-part container storage

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Less downtime for compartment fine positioning with camera-based positioning sensors

High-bay warehouses are continuously formance characteristics together and

subjected to movement due to different frequently offer a faster and more elegant i loading conditions, temperature-related solution than previously possible with tra­ expansion, or manufacturing toleranc­ ditional, binary sensors. es. Providing fault-free compartment fine Solutions where the camera and eval­ positioning of the high-bay storage de­ uation unit are integrated in a compact vice is a challenging proposition for the system are particularly popular with us­ sensor system in such an environment. In ers. These offer straightforward commis­ addition, users are increasingly expecting sioning and operation, without the need the sensor system to provide diagnos­ for special knowledge. With the IPS 200i, tics options and predictive maintenance Leuze electronic is launching the smallest in the spirit of Industry 4.0 or IoT. For

camera-based sensor for the compart­ 200 this purpose, it is necessary to exchange ment fine positioning of high-bay storage diagnostic and configuration data with the devices. Using an additional quality score, sensor. the unit facilitates decreasing the down­ Camera-based positioning systems with time of high-bay storage devices, thus an evaluation algorithm that is tailored to meeting the demand for condition moni­ the specific application bring these per­ toring. IPS

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With the IPS 200i, Leuze electronic is bringing to market the smallest camera- based positioning sensor (Imaging Po­ sitioning Sensor) for the compartment fine positioning of pallets in high-bay warehouses or for small-part contain­ er storages. With this device, Leuze electronic is offering a smart alternative to conventional vertical and horizontal shelf positioning with multiple diffuse reflection sensors. Tedious mounting, aligning, and readjusting during operation is no longer required, saving the customer valuable time. Using a novel quality score, the IPS 200i notifies of changes on the sen­ sor or rack and thus assists the user in identifying possible faults early, so that predictive maintenance can be imple­ mented: the quality score helps to identify unique issues, such as contamination or an overhanging film at any given posi­ tion. The endangered part of the system is found in due time, thus preventing a standstill of the system stemming from inaccurate positioning. The quality score also facilitates identifying particularities that may precede a system failure, so that the endangered system components can be duly removed. Maintenance times can be planned preventatively with this infor­ mation, downtime can be minimized, and the cost effectiveness increased. This ap­ proach is very advantageous when time and costs are important, and it is a sig­ nificant factor in terms of the total cost of ownership. Thanks to the integrated web server, all relevant data is available world­ wide, without having to access the control system.

Positioning in single-depth pallet high-bay warehouse

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Fast commissioning and high reading performance

The IPS 200i facilitates easy and quick commissioning and operation. The web- based, multi-language configuration tool with a user-guided wizard reduces the times it takes for commissioning to a mini­ mum. The IPS 200i can also be configured per XML commands or intuitively started up and operated via just two buttons, without being connected to a PC. Innova­ tive feedback LEDs offer instant feedback, which makes aligning the sensors as easy as parking a car. Similar to an acoustic distance sensor in a car, the position of the marker is displayed in relation to the sensor by means of four LEDs mounted on the side. Each side LED corresponds to a single quadrant. If the marker is located in one of the quadrants, the corresponding LED illuminates or flashes. If the marker is in the center (coordinate origin), all four LEDs light up simultaneously. Then the Can be used in different temperature ranges sensor is optimally positioned. In addition, in alignment mode the flashing frequency The small IPS 200i dimensioned 66 x 43 x illumination (Light-Emitting Diode) en­ provides visual indication of the distance 44 millimeters with an industrial design in sures flexible use in conveyor and storage from the marker to the origin coordinates. compliance with degree of protection IP65 systems. It provides for a short exposure is suitable both for normal temperature time for moving objects, and no additional The new sensor, which is optimized for ranges or, with optional integrated heat­ external illumination is needed. The high depth of field, features a fixed focus po­ ing, for deep-freeze use down to –30 °C. object speed in combination with a high sition and, after rough positioning, is used The standard variant from Leuze elec­ depth of field also supports the flexibility for optical fine positioning of a high-bay tronic features a plastic housing hood, of the new positioning sensor of Leuze storage device in the X or Y direction. It which can be optionally replaced with a electronic. Intelligent image processing is capable of transmitting the correction glass housing hood. Thanks to its assem­ algorithms ensure reliable positioning as coordinates for the precise positioning of bly options on three sides, the compact well as a high throughput. The FTP (File a rack to a high-bay storage device. This sensor can be flexibly mounted to the Transfer Protocol) image transfer of the is how it works: The smart sensor detects high-bay storage device. The powerful, IPS 200i enables complete documenta­ round holes or reflectors in a single-depth ambient-light-independent infrared LED tion of the (error) images. bar or column of a pallet storage and determines the positional deviation of the pallets or containers in the X or Y direc­ tion relative to the target position. The Easy integration into existing network environment positioning sensor generates one or more images as the gray value. First, the sen­ With the integrated Ethernet inter­ toward predictive maintenance, one of sor searches for a defined, round marking face (TCP/IP or UDP) and the planned the most frequently mentioned applica- (hole/reflector) in this image. The X/Y devi­ PROFINET interface, both direct inte­ tions of Industry 4.0,” summarizes Sven ation is output in millimeters. gration into the customer’s network Abraham, Product Manager Ident + Vision environment and quick, location-inde­ at Leuze electronic. “Compartment fine pendent diagnostics via remote control positioning with a camera-based solution are possible.“With the quality score, the is a future-oriented and smart solution that IPS 200i now makes it possible to de- will also be winning out in terms of cost in tect the cause of standstill of a high-bay the long term.” L storage device early on. A significant step

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Fully automatic pipetting

AUTOMATIC PIPETTING – BOTH EFFICIENT AND ERGONOMIC!

The exact and efficient transfer of samples in extremely small dosing volumes is essential in the life sciences industry. For this purpose, INTEGRA Biosciences AG developed a compact pipetting robot that fully automatically draws the samples, pipettes into the target vessel and then automatical- ly discards the tips

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Electronic pipetting – today a must in every lab!

The life sciences industry and its wide-ranging disciplines are characterized by constant further development of the analysis methods. Among other things, flexible solutions are desired for the tasks performed in the laboratory. INTEGRA Biosciences therefore develops lab de­ vices that are extremely versatile. “In re­ cent years, we have concentrated on the development of new, technologically ad­ vanced pipettes which, on the one hand, are easy to handle and, on the other, meet the ergonomic requirements of our cus­ tomers,” explains Stephanie Stursberg, product manager in INTEGRA Bioscienc­ es. Modern laboratories, whether in the Compact pipetting robot ASSIST PLUS from INTEGRA Biosciences biotech or pharmaceutical industry or in the academic realm, process and analyze as classical, manual pipetting involves col­ SIST PLUS. To prevent cross contamina­ an increasing quantity of samples. Yet the lecting and dispensing liquid using thumb tion of samples during critical applications, sample volumes and the corresponding movements. This can lead to the devel­ pipette tips are used only once. ASSIST labware are becoming smaller. The high opment of repetitive strain injuries. With PLUS does this by automatically loading sample quantity and strict requirements modern pipettes, special focus is therefore new tips and then ejecting them into the on accuracy and precision make manual placed on ergonomics by reducing the provided tip waste container after the pi­ pipetting a great challenge for the users. weight of the devices or by automatically petting operation. Furthermore, long, manual pipetting pro­ performing the pipetting operation with a tocols can impact the health of the users, pipetting robot such as the INTEGRA AS­

AUTOMATIC PIPETTING Customer-specific solution for INTEGRA Biosciences – BOTH EFFICIENT AND ERGONOMIC! Directly involved in the development of ter in diameter.” Economical prerequisites customer-specific solution was developed the ASSIST PLUS compact pipetting and delivery times also play an important jointly with Leuze electronic specifically for robot demonstrated here were project role. To meet all of these requirements, a INTEGRA Biosciences. manager Andreas Städler as well as electronics developer Garry Müller. One of the many challenges was the automatic change of pipette tips and the monitoring of this process. It needed to be ensured that all pipette tips are loaded and, on completion of the process, ejected. “To maintain the compact dimensions of the robot, we envisioned an integrated opto- electronic solution, consisting of sensor and reflector, for monitoring the tip han- dling,” reports Andreas Städler. “Finding such a solution was no easy task. This module needs to be able to reliably de- tect pipette tips, which are transparent A strong and satisfied project team: Garry Müller, Andreas Städler and Stephanie Stursberg from and – in some cases – less than a millime- INTEGRA Biosciences and David Semprevivo from Leuze electronic

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A customer-specific solution doesn’t have to be expensive!

There are many providers of retro-reflective pho­ toelectric sensors. But only one was able to satis­ fy all demands – and could do so for the price of a standard solution: David Semprevivo from Leuze electronic made it possible. Together with the Indus­ try Manager for Labor Automation, Dr. Lutz Werner, who is based at the Leuze electronic headquarters in Owen, the Swiss key account manager sought out possibilities that could turn this application request into reality. The sensor-reflector solution that was found is based on the PRK 3B polarized retro-reflec­ tive photoelectric sensor from Leuze electronic. This is the world’s smallest retro-reflective photoelectric sensor (32 x 11 x 17 mm) with laser and autocollima­ tion principle.

Using a special housing, angled connection and a spe­ cial reflector, it can easily be integrated in the likewise compact pipetting robot from INTEGRA Biosciences. This solution became a complete product developed just for INTEGRA Biosciences. To be able to flexibly respond to the quantities ordered by INTEGRA Biosci­ ences at any time, the subsidiary of Leuze electronic in Fluringen, Switzerland, set up a small warehouse. “It is important to us to be able to individually meet our customers’ requests at all times and to make use of our years of industry experience in the area of lab automation,” says David Semprevivo. “A fast delivery time is also a must for us.” INTEGRA Biosciences can thereby be supplied with the requested quantities within no more than two days. L

Tip ejection box: monitoring of the tip ejection takes place here using the PRK 3B polarized retro-reflective photoelectric sensor from Leuze electronic.

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New forming, filling and sealing machine FMH 80 from SN Maschinenbau

HIGH-SPEED QUALITY CONTROL

Whether sauces, snacks or ready meals have to be filled and packaged, high throughput and quick format chang­ es matter in the packaging systems and food industry – and to the highest standards of quality and hygiene, too. For this purpose, the sensors used have to be able to do one thing above all: meet high demands for power, flexibility and hygiene all at the same time.

The packaging machine experts at SN Maschinenbau thought through the overall concept of a bag-filling system as it is used at renowned companies in the food industry and came up with an innovative solu­ tion. They use the smart camera technology from Leuze electronic to verify codes and expiration dates.

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Three tasks – one solution: visualization optics

When developing the new FMH 80 form­ are changed. A third application using the Maschinenbau, with satisfaction. With the ing, filling and sealing machine, the de­ same camera measures the position of new machine concept, an open, hygienic signers from SN Maschinenbau came the print mark on the packaging and uses machine design with reduced component up with a complete solution for various the output of an actuation variable to a sizes was realized, which excludes hidden tasks using one single camera system. servo drive to correct the sealing stations points and edges, thus enabling very sim­ They scrutinized existing processes and of the vertical sealing seams. As a result, ple cleaning. At the same time, increased principles and sought new, creative and the pressure fluctuations on the packag­ customer requirements in terms of hy­ flexible solutions. The objective was to ing are automatically compensated. The giene and allergy containment were able make the monitoring of the expiration result is quite impressive: “An innovative to be addressed. Every single element – date economical on the one hand, and design concept came out of this which from the safety concept to the visualiza­ to identify reference codes on the other. provides the basis for a new generation of tion – was placed on the test bench and With the latter function even being able to bag packaging machines,” states Thomas re-conceived. changeover automatically when products Berger, Head of Electric Development SN

Visualization and checking of reference codes

“The first task was the verification of ref- codes, data matrix codes and QR codes conditions in the food industry, the LSIS erence codes,” explains Michael Fahr, simultaneously”. For this problem, too, Mi­ 462i has been integrated into the new a sales specialist at Leuze electronic for chael Fahr had the fitting solution for him bag packaging machine also in a stain­ many years. The products and recipes pro­ with the smart camera, because the LSIS less steel protective housing with a high grammed in to the machine are changed 462i is a multi-code-capable high-speed IP degree of protection, which does not directly via the control, without any manual reader which can detect different types of compromise its detection capability in any intervention from staff. “A quality control to reference codes. The check takes place way. check whether the right contents are actu- while the packaging is moving at a speed ally being filled in the packaging intended of up to 4 m/s. Due to the strict hygiene for it must be provided every time,” adds Fahr. To this end, visualization optics are required which will read the reference codes and match them at the same time. Otherwise, customers could end up getting a carbonara sauce in the package display­ ing a picture of their favorite Bolognese! The newly introduced visualization system with LSIS 462i is a camera-based tech­ nology. This becomes an absolute high- end solution in combination with the em­ ployed KRTM20 contrast sensor, which can save different contrast values of print marks on the packaging, which can be accessed directly from the control. “Such a convenient, and at the same time, eco- nomical solution had been in my mind for a long time. But up until now, I had not yet found a way to make this a reality,” says Thomas Berger. “In order to be prepared

for the future tasks of our customers, Reference code check – it is important to have a solution for bar LSIS 462i in IP67 housing

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Checking expiration dates

Another challenge in this application is posed by checking the legibility of the expiration date labels. If expiration date codes were printed in poor quality in the past, the data was illegible due to mis­ prints in the packaging system or the print was missing completely, such bags would only be able to be detected in this high- speed application with very expensive systems. By contrast, the new smart cam­ era technology evaluates the expiration date labels on every single bag by means of several quality features. “Last but not least, clear legibility of the expiration dates is also down to the homogeneous light- ing integrated into the LSIS 462i,” adds Michael Fahr.

Print mark measurement in the new FMH 80 – with additional stainless steel housing and visualization on an industrial tablet

Impressive all round – A complete solution

Jan Kronenberg and Thomas Berger be flexibly adjusted to the most diverse quired when the focus has to be adjusted. agree that the complete solution impress­ packaging designs. The smart camera Even this takes place fully automatically. es on every level. The stationary LSIS can easily be integrated by means of a An integrated display makes possible the 462i from Leuze electronic employed in reproducible mechanical mounting brack­ diagnostics for the commissioning and this application combines expertise gar­ et – designed by SN Maschinenbau. Ref­ alignment during operation directly on the nered over several decades from the erence code specification and program device. The software, too, is directly con­ field of 1D-code reading with innovative changes are provided directly from the tained within the smart camera. Configu­ smart camera technology. It reads bar control, without any manual intervention ration is performed directly via webConfig, codes, 1D-codes and 2D-codes reliably, necessary. Mechanical intervention, or meaning no separate configuration soft­ both printed and directly marked. At the even opening the camera, is also not re­ ware is necessary. L same time, it detects expiration dates. The measurement technology at the core of the smart camera can supply mea­ surements results during the process, or provide adjustment assistance for format changeovers. Three tasks are thus fulfilled with just one camera model. Compared to OCR solutions, this represents an efficient and cost-effective solution for high-speed applications. Due to its memory function, the KRTM20 contrast sensor can save up to 128 contrast values at the same time. Thanks to the reliable print mark control, quick product changeovers and, thus, higher throughput are possible. Owing to its integrated LEDs, the LSIS 462i is Happy with the result: (from left to right) Michael Fahr (Leuze electronic), Jan Kronenberg and highly ambient-light-independent and can Thomas Berger (SN Maschinenbau)

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NO CHICKENS FOR YOU, MR. FOX

Chickens killed by foxes or similar predators are not uncommon. Two animal-loving electrical engineering and computer science students at the Hanover University of Applied Sciences came up with a safe and fully automated chicken coop as part of a university project.

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Particularly in rural areas, open chick­ en coops often pose a real danger. Two retro-reflective photoelectric The requirement: The flap should lock sensors, model “RK46C.DXL3/4P” from Leuze electronic, are part of the the chicken flap at night but allow intelligent automation. the chickens to move freely between the outdoor enclosure and the interior of the coop during the day.

For example, we have two chickens If the second chicken, Lucy, is also marked When the exterior light sensor detects named Berta and Lucy. The following as “inside”, the first condition is met. light in the morning, the command is given happens when Berta meanders from to open the flap, allowing the chickens to For the motorized coop barrier to actually the outdoor enclosure to the interior of roam about in the outdoor enclosure until NO CHICKENS FOR YOU, close, the second condition of darkness the coop: the outer photoelectric sensor the same process repeats at night. L must also be met. The external retro-re­ detects when Berta walks by the flap. MR. FOX flective sensor therefore has yet another The light-band between the photoelec­ job to do: the sensor is also able to detect tric sensor and the opposing reflector is the difference between brightness and interrupted. This information is passed darkness. This information is periodically on to the program, which in turn checks queried from the exterior sensor. whether the interior photoelectric sensor has also triggered. If the answer comes So when the exterior light sensor com­ back negative, it means that no chickens municates to the program that it is getting have walked outside. The RFID decoder dark while Berta and Lucy are inside the switches on in the next step and reads coop according to the program, the com­ Berta’s unique RFID chip ID. When Berta mand is given to close the flap. The two continues walking to the corridor’s interior, chickens can now get some much need­ she will also interrupt the light-band on the ed rest inside the coop without having to interior sensor and trigger it. The program worry about being attacked by Mr. Fox. receives the command to switch Berta’s previously read ID to “inside.” Thus the chicken is now marked in the program as “in the coop.”

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EVERY SECOND COUNTS

The driving dynamics, which were optimized with the help of distance sensors from Leuze electronic, significantly increased the odds of the student team from DHBW Stuttgart in the international Formula Student competition.

With their self-developed “eSleek18” race car, the students at There are three different classes in this international competition: DHBW Stuttgart again participated in the Formula Student in­ the combustion engine class, the electric motor class and the ternational design competition in 2018 where they competed autonomous vehicle class. During the development of the first against more than 600 other university teams. race car, the “Sleek09,” a combustion engine was still used. Since 2014, DHBW Stuttgart constructs their race cars with The challenge: the students needed to independently develop electric motor and all-wheel drive. The race car is considered a race car within one year. The project began with the design with respect to dynamic and static aspects and scored in the phase in September 2017. The final testing phase took place in overall evaluation with a maximum of 1,000 points. In the static May 2018. Right from the start, DHBW Team Stuttgart invested discipline, business plan and cost report play an important role. every free minute in the race car to advance the ambitious project. In the dynamic discipline, the race car must prove itself in three “A team – e car” was the motto of the 100+ member team. races in Germany, Italy and Spain. The main goal in the develop­ The high degree of identification, enthusiasm and cohesion of ment of this year’s DHBW race car – currently seventh in world the team members was palpable. The Stuttgart team had already rankings – is the improvement of its driving dynamics. competed several times in the Formula Student Cup – with con­ siderable success.

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Michael Kleiber, Sales Manager at Leuze electronic, had the right Endurance is considered to be the supreme discipline at the solution for the Stuttgart team: using four ODSL 9 laser distance competitions. With 325 of 1,000 points, the greatest number sensors from sensor expert Leuze elec­ of points are up for offer in this category. A distance of 22 ki­ tronic, the desired optimization of the lometers must be traveled. After half the distance, there is a driving dynamics could be achieved. change of drivers. The vehicle with the lowest fuel consumption The sensors were mounted on each receives an additional 100 points. Following the races on the fender of the race car and constantly Hockenheimring and the Autodromo Riccardo Paletti in Parma, measure the distance of each axis to the Stuttgart team claimed second place at the season finale the road. Future plans include feeding on the Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona with the “eSleek18” – the measurement data from the sen­ right behind another Stuttgart team – the University of Stuttgart. sors into the Vehicle Dynamic Control Leuze electronic congratulates the successful team on its (VDC) to constantly apply the maximum power to the four hub outstanding result. Already in the fall of 2018, not only did the motors. Currently, the data is still being collected and incorporat­ DHBW students begin the new semester, but also the “eSleek19” ed in the design of the “eSleek19”. season – with new challenges. L

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FROM CHINA TO THE UK TO ITALY …

… the sensor people are everywhere. Always close to wherever you are: in addition to the 19 subsidiaries, they attend more than 50 international trade Great Britain (Birmingham) “Drives and Control,” April 2018 fairs every year.

Around the world, the sensor people present not only custom solutions from the experts for optical sensors but also share some of who they are: personalities with en­ thusiasm for their products, their company and, not least of all, for their customers. One gets a sense that at Leuze electronic, people are at the focus of all endeavors. Experience the sensor people live and in person. Whether in Mexico, China, the UK or Italy – the sensor people are there for you! L

China (Shanghai) “CMEF.” April 2018

Italy (Parma) “Mecspe,” March 2018

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SUCCESSFUL SPS IPC DRIVES 2018

At the international trade fair for electric automation systems and components, SPS IPC Drives, from November 27 to 29 in Nuremberg, the sensor people from Leuze electronic presented their competence in Safety at work and Industry 4.0.

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With this year’s exhibit at SPC IPC Drives, sensor expert Leuze electronic focused on its expertise in safety: Based on its MLC safety light curtains, the optical sensor manufacturer developed the sensorless Smart Pro­ cess Gating as an alternative to the muting process. This was selected by readers and was crowned the 2019 winner at the GIT Security Award. Another safety highlight was the RSL 400 safety laser scanner whose new PROFINET/PROFIsafe models can very easily be integrated in in­ dustrial networks and are also available in an AIDA-compliant version for German automakers.

Also new was the combination of the RSL safety technology with a high-quality measurement value output for the navigation of automat­ ed guided vehicles (AGVs). In addition to their safety solutions, which protruded from a yellow wall, smart, Industry 4.0-ready solutions were a further focal point of the sensor people’s trade fair appearance this year. The sensor people used practical application examples from the bever­ age industry to show how condition monitoring and predictive mainte­ nance function. They help the user plan maintenance intervals in a tar­ geted manner and thereby avoid unexpected, costly system downtime.

Leuze electronic was also present at the trade show booth of the OPC Foundation. Press journalists were invited to a press breakfast on the second day of the trade show at which Managing Director Ulrich Balbach provided detailed information about this year’s trade show highlights as well as on the current financial year and a preview for 2019.L Ambidextrous caricaturist Clemens Steinhauer

50 BE CLOSE Ambidextrous caricaturist Clemens Steinhauer Annual press conference at SPS IPC Drives 2018 conference Annual press

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SPONSOR OF SUMMER NIGHT CINEMA AND VOLUNTEER SERVICES

For the first time, Leuze electronic sponsored the summer night cinema and supported volunteer services in Kirchheim/Teck. On 25 evenings, films once again played between St. Martin’s Church and the Kornhaus building. Not only did the sensor people design the popcorn bags and distribute giveaways on the volunteer evening – the Leuze Coffee Lounge was an enticing spot to relax on red sofas. In addition, Leuze electronic presented several times at the whiskey and cigar lounge as an employer under the motto: Where work tastes like a good coffee. L

Trainees from Leuze electronic collect donations for a good cause and offer hands-on support during breakfast at the Teck Elementary School in Kirchheim.

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SPONSOR OF THE TECKBOTEN CUP IN WEILHEIM

Following the Teckboten Cups in Holzmaden and Dettingen, Leuze electronic spon­ sored the Teckboten Cup in Weilheim an der Teck in 2018. Thousands of specta­ tors followed exciting games contested under hot summer temperatures. Claim­ ing the cup was the event organizer: national league member TSV Weilheim. We congratulate the entire team! L

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TRAINEES OFFER SUPPORT FOR “STARKES KIRCHHEIM”

To ring in the start of the second half of Together they endeavored to support cific project,” says Collin Schmidt, train­ the 2017/2018 school year, the trainees of children, especially those who are dis­ ee for warehouse logistics, who himself Leuze electronic donated the proceeds of advantaged, have fewer opportunities, is an alumni of the affiliated Teck Sec­ their Christmas campaign 2017 to the ac­ or those on the fringes of society. The ondary School. “To be returning to my tion group “Starkes Kirchheim – No child young sensor people considered this a former school grounds with this charity left behind.” This is a solidarity campaign worthwhile cause. “It was important to us campaign is very special to me person- undertaken by the residents, companies, that the money we collected through our ally – it brings back many memories.” To and city of Kirchheim. Christmas campaign would go to a spe- get donations, the committed young staff members created a platform by building Trainees from Leuze electronic hand over a market stalls and encouraging their col­ donation check worth 1,418 euros to the leagues to fill them with content. The self- action group Starkes Kirchheim. made goods, baked waffles, and candied fruit skewers were sold to the sensor people and visitors of Leuze electronic. The generated amount is rather respect­

Image: Jörg Marin able: EUR 1,418. The trainees presented this amount in the symbolic form of a do­ nation check as well as a packet contain­ ing food items to Elli Reichel of “Starkes Kirchheim.” L

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COLLECTING CAPS FOR A WORLD WITHOUT POLIO

The sensor people are collecting plastic caps. 500 caps will help them pay for one polio vaccination and thus save a child from the plight of polio.

“Deckel drauf” for a world without polio

Leuze electronic is now supporting the organization “Deckel drauf” [caps on]. This organization promotes the international initiative “End Polio Now”. Polio is a highly infectious, incurable illness which causes permanent paralysis. By selling plastic caps to recycling companies, vaccinations can be financed. For every 500 plastic caps collected, one vaccination against polio is possible for one child, and thus life-long protection against the condition is achieved.

The sensor people are impressed by this initiative and are from now on collecting plastic caps from water bottles, milk cartons, fruit juice cartons – even the plastic capsules in Kinder Surprise are taken. L

LEUZE ELECTRONIC SPONSORS INCLUSION SPORTS AND GAMES FESTIVAL

Leuze electronic once again sponsors the annual inclusion sports festival organized by the Esslingen Youth Sports Association (Sportkreisjugend Esslingen), the Ötlingen Sports Association (TSV Ötlingen) and the Kirchheim Pedagogical Professional Seminar (Pädagogischen Fachseminar Kirchheim) on the Rübholz sports grounds in Ötlingen.

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TRAINEES RUN AND DONATE TO BENEFIT CHILDREN WITH CANCER

Despite muggy heat of over 85°F (30°C), 150 runners gathered at the “Im Rübholz” sport complex in Kirchheim-Ötlingen. Among them were four trainees from sensor expert Leuze electronic from Owen/Teck. The occasion was the charity fun run organized by the student council of the commercial Max-Eyth school in Kirchheim to benefit the German Childhood Cancer Foundation. Carolin Ungerer and Marie Morschett (teacher and student at the Max-Eyth This institution supports research and leisure projects across school) during the check presentation with the Leuze electronic trainees: Colin Schmidt, Sven Reichersdörfer, Luis Rentschler and Lilli Stephan Germany and advises affected children suffering from cancer and their family members.

The goal of the student run was to run as many laps on the 1.3 kilometer course as possible during a two hour period. This goal motivated everyone involved to perform to the best of their ability. The result was 1,150 laps, which is the equivalent of the distance from Hamburg to Munich and back again. Nearly 43 of these kilometers were run by the four trainees of the optical sensor manufacturer.

For each lap that was completed, Leuze electronic made a do­ nation of 50 cents and then rounded up the amount to a final donation of 600 euros. L

LEUZE ELECTRONIC SPONSORS INCLUSION SPORTS AND GAMES FESTIVAL

On the last Saturday in September, the Esslingen Youth Sports Association, the Ötlingen Sports Association and the Kirchheim Pedagogical Professional Seminar have, for many years now, organized an inclusion sports and games festival for disabled and non-disabled people of all ages on the sports grounds of the Ötlingen Sports Association in Rübholz, Ötlingen.

Leuze electronic finds this togetherness to be very rewarding and Images: Mirko Lehnen has once again supported the festival of inclusion with a donation of 300 euros. The donation was used to sponsor presentations, track and field events, relay races, activity stations and the setup of a trampoline. All participants received medals and certificates for their achievements – each group also received a certificate with group photo and a trophy. L

Presentation of the donation check to the organizers of the sports festival

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LEUZE ELECTRONIC SUPPORTS DEVELOPMENT OF SCHOOL FOR ORPHANS IN UGANDA

Catena Granata has worked at Leuze association. Many children have experi­ electronic for the past two years in the pro­ enced here for the first time in their lives duction island for the 25 series. Privately, what it means to have their own bed, to the native Italian is strongly committed to have three meals a day, a quality school a project in Africa. Catena Granata has education and to be raised according to sponsored a child in Kimbilio, Uganda, for Christian values. Catena Granata stands the past 8 years. behind this project and personally knows the people who are responsible on-site Jonathan was 17 years old when she very well. Every year, members of her met him in person for the first time in April tight-knit group of friends travel to the 2018 during her trip to Uganda. He lives small village near the district capital, Tor­ there with 370 other children in an orphan ono, and bring the children donations by school, which was established in 2007 by the suitcase – and, thus, a great deal of the “Heart for Children Deutschland e. V.” joy and another piece of future and se­ curity: always popular are t-shirts, stuffed animals, toys and, above all, crayons and pads of paper. During her first personal visit, she helped to set up the school’s computer room.

While there, she suddenly discovered something that connected her to her employer: a box of colored pencils and a notebook from Leuze electronic. No one knows how they ended up there ... But she discovered much more: spar­ kling eyes of children that touched her so much that she has since then sponsored a second child – Rajabu, who is 5 years old. Catena Granata with her sponsored child, Catena Granata’s second sponsored child, Jonathan Rajabu

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This is how Leuze electronic became During their lunch break, committed em­ aware of this project and of the “Heart for ployees sold fresh-baked waffles to their children Deutschland e. V.” association. co-workers during the Advent season. The work, the personal social commit­ Leuze electronic rounded off the amount CALL FOR ment of people such as Catena Granata, that was raised to an even 1,500 euros, the help that is provided right where it is which was presented to the vice chairper­ DONATIONS needed – that convinced Leuze electronic. son of the association, Matthias Weigele, Managing Director of EWS Tool Technol­ The sensor people therefore decided to ogies in Uhringen. “The last time I visited If you would like to become directly support the orphan school – in Uganda right before Christmas, I noticed particular, with the construction of the new personally involved: that the school really needed a photocopi- secondary school – and not only with a er,” says Matthias Weigele. This was made random box of colored pencils. The pro­ … with a monthly donation of possible thanks to the proceeds from the ceeds from the 2018 Christmas fundrais­ 5 euros you ensure that a child campaign. In addition, the sensor people ing campaign were donated specifically to receives enough to eat collected an entire table of presents – with this project. materials for painting and writing, English … with 10 euros you plant and books and stuffed animals. Catena Grana­ ta will personally ensure that the donations provide care for a tree that bears reach their recipients and welcomes any fruit or provides shade type of support that she can send to the children of Kimbilio or even again present … with 20 euros you help pay a to them in person. L teacher, thereby contributing to a qualified education for the children

… for 45 euros you become the personal sponsor of an orphan

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THE DUAL CHANNEL PRINCIPLE An innovation from Leuze electronic

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The rise of digitization also means that known processes and procedures are subject to change. Standards that have been valid and established thus far are now under examination, done away with entirely, or may need to be adapt- ed. In many regards, there is a sense that the world is becoming increasingly complex, thus requiring a new level of expertise and strategies to successfully master the challenges of the future. For this reason, Leuze electronic is devel- oping smart sensors to optimize the production processes of its customers and increase the productivity of their systems.

What does digitization and Industry 4.0 really mean?

The primary idea behind Industry 4.0 and IIoT is to They also transfer multiple process and alarm values, standardize data and the way it is exchanged across as well as status and diagnostic messages and can all system borders and all the way up to the cloud. be fully parameterized via the control system. Indus­ Most of this data is generated with the help of sen­ try 4.0 also puts more focus on other issues, such sors. Their job is to capture process variables and as recipe and format changeover as well as condition transfer these in the form of data to the receiving monitoring and predictive maintenance. systems via the interface(s). These process data are The data required for this is usually not mandatory basically the original data for solving the actual auto­ for the automation task, but it helps users to increase mation task. system availability by scheduling preventative main­ A varying amount of data is available depending on tenance intervals. The data is collected from a wide the sensor type. The interfaces used are optimally variety of sources and gathered in a central location, adapted to the complexity of the data transmission: such as a cloud, for example. Even though the data basic binary switching sensors transfer the process is updated infrequently, there can still be a significant value, status, and diagnostic messages via the IO- data volume, thus giving the communication a differ­ Link point-to-point communication interface. More ent character. complex sensors with a higher degree of functional­ ity are often integrated in fieldbus networks with re­ al-time capability.

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What communication solutions related to Industry 4.0 and IIoT are DUAL CHANNEL WITH A BINARY-SWITCHING SENSOR offered by Leuze electronic? … connected to a PLC

How does the dual channel principle With the KRT18B contrast sensor, for Link communication interface, in addi­ work? example, which is used in a high-speed tion to the fast switching output. This Leuze electronic optimally supports this packaging machine for determining an interface can be used to monitor the different communication characteristic exact cut mark position, the packag­ process value, determine the function by means of the dual channel princi­ ing quality of the machine depends on reserve, and carry out configurations. ple. While the data for process control the real-time capability of the switching It also supports customers in changing is transferred in real time over the first output. For this reason, it is better to recipes or switching over formats. sensor channel, the second sensor not loop the switching output of a con­ channel transmits the information for trast sensor via a controller, instead it monitoring and analyzing the machine. should be connected directly to an ac­ The principle is the same for all sensors tuator. In order to still allow for moni­ with an interface(s), regardless of the toring and analysis of the machine, the sensor’s complexity. contrast sensor also features an IO-

Channel 1

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Channel 2 00111 01010010 0100000101 monitoring and configuration IO-Link Kommunikation für Parametrierung und Diagnose

… and IIoT / Industry 4.0

Industry 4.0 and IIoT require data that with Ethernet interface and OPC-UA is as location-independent and avail­ communication protocol is required, able worldwide to other automation instead of the IO-Link connection to participants, for example, for the pur­ the PLC. The connection to the cloud pose of monitoring and configuration. is then implemented via an IoT Edge This is usually accomplished via cloud Gateway, for example. solutions. If the same preconditions as described above prevail, then a con­ nection to an IO-Link coupling module

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00111 01010010 0100000101 IO-Link IO-Link Kommunikation für Koppelmodul Parametrierung und Diagnose

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DUAL CHANNEL WITH SENSORS WITH FIELDBUS INTERFACE … and IIoT / Industry 4.0

For more complex sensors with an and worldwide, the sensor offers this integrated fieldbus interface, Leuze via its industrial Ethernet interface with electronic also offers a dual chan­ the OPC-UA communication protocol. nel solution. The BCL 348i bar code It can be transported all the way to scanner, for example, has a PROFINET a cloud application via an integrat­ fieldbus interface. In principle, process ed cloud connector or an IoT Edge and alarm values, detailed status and Gateway. diagnostic messages and the com­ plete device parameterization can be carried out from the control via this interface. However, if the data needs to be available location-independent

ortsunabhängige Daten für Monitoring und Parametrierung

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Advantages of the dual channel principle from Leuze electronic

Issues such as condition monitoring or switching reserves to the threshold values, predictive maintenance, which are a or the state of contamination in the pack­ big part of Industry 4.0 and IIoT, require ing process of a packaging machine on­ sensors that are capable of making data line, in order to detect deviations from the available worldwide and in a standardized target state early on. This is exactly what format. In general, it must be determined the dual channel principle helps with. For what the real-time capability requirements sensors with fieldbuses, real-time capa­ are. The dual channel principle makes it bility and data for monitoring and config­ possible for the first time to make data uration is provided, at least for real-time available separately and according to Ethernet interfaces, but only locally and customer requirements. Real-time data not location-independent and worldwide. is transferred via channel 1, and data for Most of the time, the information provided process monitoring and configuration via by the sensor for condition monitoring or channel 2. Traditional IO-Link interfaces predictive maintenance is not evaluated. for binary-switching sensors that allow ei­ The Leuze electronic dual channel princi­ ther the switching signal or point-to-point ple also offers the right solution for this.L communication with the sensor on request in SIO mode (standard IO mode), are not capable of this. This is because both piec­ es of information are required in parallel for process control. For the customer it must be possible, e.g., to continuously evaluate the process values of a contrast sensor,

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INDUSTRY 4.0 PRACTICAL WORKSHOP RESULTED IN A FULL HOUSE

Connected Sensors, Security & Discovery, Predictive Maintenance, and Administration Shell – these Industry 4.0 topics and well-known speakers lured many I4.0 experts to Owen/Teck.

Leuze electronic once again offered an Industry 4.0 practical workshop in Owen/Teck. The partici­ pants had an opportunity to actively engage in the workshops by raising their topics and questions. Numerous companies from the industrial automation sector took advantage of this. The participants got to enjoy introductory keynote speeches by well-known speakers from Microsoft, ZVEI, and Pragmatic Minds, who remained available throughout the workshop. On the eve of the event, many of them took the opportunity to get a factory tour at Leuze electronic and talk to I4.0 experts from other companies. L Film: https://youtu.be/DXHN_dRM51I

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COOPERATION WITH INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS

Leuze electronic is developing the technological standards of the future. With its customers and international technology partners such as the OPC Foundation, Leuze electronic is working on viable concepts for tomorrow’s industrial automation.

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CONGRATULATIONS!

We congratulate our trainees who successfully completed their training or their dual course of studies in 2018:

Marco Lösche a Lukas Kerzinger b Sven Reichersdörfer Manuel Schneider B (electrical engineers for devices and systems) A Stefan Gerlach c (Dual course of studies for international business)

All trainees and students were hired by Leuze electronic and Leuze electronic Assembly. We wish them all a good start with their new positions! L

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SMART IS HELPING TO SHAPE THE FUTURE OF INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION

What is so special about working as part of the sensor people family at Leuze electronic? Alexander Mielchen tells us from a very personal perspective.

Alexander Mielchen, Product Management Safety

TEAM PLAYERS WANTED!

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THROUGH THE WORKDAY WITH A HEALTHY DIET

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This year’s health day at Leuze electronic was held under the sign of healthy eating. The goal was to increase the general level of awareness of the the sensor people for a balanced diet and to show the consequences of and alternatives to sugar and fat traps.

By now it is common knowledge that a healthy and we can’t forget about taste: from regional products to balanced diet is important for full energy and perfor­ vegan spreads to the fruit salad prepared by trainees. mance even in your everyday working life. Neverthe­ In addition to the blood sugar measurement by the less, well all fall into the familiar sugar hole from time BAD, one highlight for many was the in-body screen­ to time, more quickly reaching for a chocolate bar ing. Here, specialists determined and analyzed the than for a healthy alternative. percentage of muscle, fat and water in the body and provided tips on making improvements. Hence the decision to hold this year’s health day, undertaken and organized in collaboration with our In a guessing contest, employees could estimate how own company health insurance fund, BKK Voralb, many calories are in a box filled with chocolate candy. under the motto “Smart is to eat healthy.” For visitors, And that was, believe it or not, 15,543 calories. The there was plenty to see and learn: for example, how winner didn’t receive the candy itself but rather a gift many sugar cubes are in a fruit juice drink or a piece certificate which could be used to purchase healthy of coffee cake, what you can do for your intestinal products in a nearby farm shop. L health or how to escape the sugar trap. Of course,

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SMART IS TO COOK TOGETHER

Within the scope of the internal interna- tional Smart Sensor Business training by the Leuze Training Center, sensor people worldwide cook together – such as Junghee Lee in our film “Smart is to be close.” https://www.smart-sensor-business.com/EN/#proximity

In a manner that is typical for their country, each sub­ sidiary cooks a meal, menu or simply something that everyone likes. In any case, everyone is actively involved together.With red aprons and armed with the necessary utensils, ingredients and cookbooks, they got started.

Junghee Lee

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PARTY ATMOSPHERE AT THE SENSOR PEOPLE

… and oh how the sensor people celebrated at the summer festival in Owen/Teck! Not only- did current and former employees of the com pany headquarters in Owen/Teck accept the- invitation, so too did those from the Untersta dion and Germering locations. sensor people- from numerous foreign subsidiaries were in at tendance as well, even if they had to contend with up to 11 hours of travel time on congested roads.

14 soccer teams stacked with international players opened the festival under summer temperatures at the Au sports complex in Owen/Teck and fought for podium places as one only wishes the German team would have done at the 2018 World Cup – cheered on by innumerable fans with noisemakers. Live music and cool drinks provided a great atmosphere and food trucks ensured thatL everyone found plenty to eat from numerous culinary options.

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71 ALWAYS CLOSE TO YOU

24 company locations and 42 sales partners across the globe ensure that the expertise of the sensor people is never far away.

No matter where in the world you need the competence centers but also to our production products and expertise of the sensor people – locations which, of course, all offer the same high we are always close by. And this does not only level of quality that you have come to expect from apply to our sales teams and technological Leuze electronic.

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