Balluff overview

Balluff is a global sensor and automation networking supplier used in robot cells, machines and production lines. Its sensors, RFID products, IO-Link devices and network modules help automated systems identify tools, track parts and monitor machine status. Balluff is relevant to robotics because end effectors, fixtures, conveyors and safety systems require reliable industrial sensing.

Company fact	Detail
Founded	1921
Country	Germany
Address	Schurwaldstrasse 9, 73765 Neuhausen a.d.F.
Employees	Approx. 3,600+ globally
Specializes in	Industrial sensors, RFID, network modules, machine vision and factory automation sensing
Products	inductive sensors, RFID, IO-Link masters, machine vision, network modules, capacitive and photoelectric sensors
Typical projects	Robot tooling identification, production traceability, machine monitoring, assembly automation, logistics sensing, automotive production
Management and ownership	Balluff is a privately held German family company. Management and ownership are private/family based.

Website: www.balluff.com

Balluff review summary

Balluff is a German family company, now in its fourth generation, that makes industrial sensors, identification systems and networking products. Gebhard Balluff founded it in 1921 as a mechanical repair workshop. This profile sets out its history, ownership and products.

Verified key facts from the review

Fact	Detail
Company	Balluff GmbH
Founded	1921
Founder	Gebhard Balluff
Headquarters	Neuhausen auf den Fildern, Germany
Ownership	Family owned, fourth generation
Products	Sensors, RFID, machine vision and industrial networking