Industrial Sensors Used in Automation Systems
31 Dec 2025
A detailed look at industrial sensors used in automation, including proximity, photoelectric, and vision sensors.
Industrial sensors enable machines and robots to perceive their environment. Common sensors used in automation include inductive proximity sensors, capacitive sensors, photoelectric sensors, pressure sensors, and vision cameras.These sensors are widely used for object detection, position feedback, quality inspection, and safety monitoring. Leading sensor manufacturers include IFM, SICK, Pepperl+Fuchs, Keyence, and Omron.
In advanced automation systems, sensor data is processed by PLCs or industrial PCs to make real-time control decisions, improving efficiency and reducing human intervention.