Balluff

Summary

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.

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Products

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

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  • Texas Instruments

    Inbound - Industrial Io - Balluff's multiprotocol remote I/O modules use TI AM2434 controllers and DP83826 Ethernet PHYs

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  • AutoStore

    Inbound - Warehouse Automation - AutoStore supplies the seven-robot storage system operating at Balluff after its six-month implementation

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  • 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

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