Balluff
About
About Balluff
Balluff supplies sensing, identification, image-processing, networking and software systems for industrial automation. Its portfolio covers position and object detection, RFID-based tracking, machine-vision inspection, IO-Link connectivity and condition monitoring across production and logistics equipment.
The company combines hardware, middleware and system solutions so manufacturers can connect field devices to controls and digital production layers. Founded in 1921, Balluff operates development, production, logistics and sales subsidiaries internationally, with seven production sites and approximately 3,700 employees reported for 2026.
Products
- BVS003P SmartCamera
SmartCamera
Supply
Supply chain relationships
- Sony Semiconductor Solutions
Inbound - Sensing Perception - Balluff BVS CA-SF cameras integrate Sony CMOS image sensors, with the sensor model varying by camera configuration
Source - Texas Instruments
Inbound - Industrial Io - Balluff's multiprotocol remote I/O modules use TI AM2434 controllers and DP83826 Ethernet PHYs
Source - AutoStore
Inbound - Warehouse Automation - AutoStore supplies the seven-robot storage system operating at Balluff after its six-month implementation
Source - Fabmatics
Outbound - Perception - Fabmatics wafer-handling end effectors use Balluff BCS00WY sensors with remote amplifiers
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Team
- Florian Hermle - Managing Director - Managing Director
- Frank Nonnenmann - Managing Director - Managing Director
- Katrin Stegmaier-Hermle - Managing Director - Managing Director
Timeline
Events
- 2025-09-29 - Deployment - Balluff opens seven-robot AutoStore system
The system contains seven AutoStore Red Line robots. The installation includes 20,100 bins and four ports. The system was fully operational at publication.
Source - 2017-09-14 - Acquisition - Balluff integrates Matrix Vision and iss software businesses
Balluff acquired full ownership of iss and a 75% stake in Matrix Vision. The two businesses added 160 employees across software and industrial machine vision. The combination extended Balluff from sensors and networks into integrated automation and vision solutions.
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Relations
Relationships
- ABB Robotics
Io Link Integration - Balluff documents an IO-Link master configuration installed and commissioned on ABB robot controllers.
- Universal Robots
Palletizing Demonstration Integration - Balluff sensing and identification components are integrated in a Universal Robots palletizing station.
- KUKA
Plugin Integration - Balluff rc_visard 3D vision uses the EKI Bridge interface to communicate with KUKA robot controllers.
- AutoStore
Named Robotics Deployment - Balluff brought a seven-robot AutoStore system integrated by Kardex into operation after a six-month implementation.
- Matrix Vision
Machine Vision Acquisition - Balluff works with Matrix Vision through Balluff integrates Matrix Vision and iss software businesses.
- iss innovative software services
Industrial Software Acquisition - Balluff works with iss innovative software services through Balluff integrates Matrix Vision and iss software businesses.
- FANUC
Automation Training Collaborator - Balluff sensors, IO-Link and RFID infrastructure are integrated in FANUC training and automation cells.
Context
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Context tags
- Industrial automation supply layer - Stack Layer - Company profile and primary research support this operating context.
- Machine vision camera supplier - Peer Group - Industrial cameras, embedded vision and smart-vision systems are documented within a broader automation-sensor portfolio. Official evidence: https://www.balluff.com/en-us