The «Smart Process Gating» muting process, which completely forgoes the need for signal-emitting sensors and is based on the MLC safety light curtains from Leuze electronic, was selected as TOP 3 finalist for the next GIT Security Award from the readers’ poll.
In intralogistics, automotive and packaging industry, material locks often need to be safeguarded against unauthorized access by means of optical safety sensors. Previously, muting processes with signal-emitting sensors were required in order to clearly identify when transported goods are approaching a protective field and to bridge the passing of these goods through the protective field at the correct moment. As a result of the SPG (Smart Process Gating) method developed by Leuze electronic, based on its MLC safety light curtains, these sensors are no longer needed. This new process was selected by the jury with representatives from BHE, TÜV, VDMA, ZVEI, integrators and users and was included as a finalist in the voting and readers’ poll for the 2019 GIT Security Award in Category A – «IT Security and Safety in Automation, Cyber Security.» Until the end of August, all readers and users of GIT Security and the international edition GIT Safety were eligible to vote, as were customers and partners of the nominated companies worldwide. They decided by voting which three of the nominated products would be the winners in the final. The final decision about who receives the GIT Security Award trophy will be made at SPS IPC Drives at the end of November in Nuremberg.
Leuze electronic is one of the world’s innovation leaders in optical sensors and is internationally known as a leading manufacturer and solution provider in electrical automation. Its main focus is on the areas of intralogistics, packaging industry, machine tools and automotive industry as well as medical technology. The product range includes switching and measuring sensors, identification systems, solutions for image processing and data transmission and also occupational safety components and systems. Founded in 1963, the company, with headquarters in Owen (Germany), possesses specific application know-how as well as comprehensive industry knowledge. More than 1200 employees at 22 locations are involved in development, production, sales and service – supported by more than 40 sales partners around the world. Innovative product developments, tailor-made complete solutions and an extensive range of services stand for the «Smart Sensor Business 4.0» at Leuze electronic.
