Sensor solutions with expertise and passion.

«Our technologies facilitate a precise perception of all dimensions. Therewith we enhance man‘s feel for a safe and simplified life.»  Baumer Gr

The pursuit of success Today the Baumer Group is an internationally leading enterprise in the field of sensors and systems. Its origin goes back to the pioneering work of Herbert Baumer, who in 1952 founded Baumer electric, a company specializing in precision mechanics and initially producing microswitches. In 1964 Helmut Vietze took over the management. A visionary entrepreneur, he ventured into the sensor market in the early 70’s and transformed this small business into the international Baumer Group. A company policy of sustainability and reliability was the foundation for success and growth....

Brief profile Baumer today The Baumer Group is based in Frauenfeld (Switzerland) and employs about 2,300 people worldwide, with 37 locations in 19 countries. In the past decades, Baumer has established an impressive reputation as a manufacturer of innovative and high-quality sensors and sensor solutions for applications in factory and process automation. We offer a broad portfolio of standard products based on a multitude of sensor technologies. Our customers benefit from the comprehensive consultation and reliable service we provide around the world. In close collaboration with them we develop...

Baumer Values Although Baumer serves very diversified regions and markets, all Baumer staff worldwide adhere to the same core values. Partnership, precision and pioneering spirit are the basis of our universal corporate culture and determine our actions. We listen to our customers and collaborate closely with them. With an optimal market presence, many solutions result from individual consultation at source. For us no challenge is too big, no detail too insignificant. Pioneering Our aim is always to be a step ahead of the competition. We anticipate customer needs as well as those of future markets...

People at Baumer Our staff are our assets, because innovative products and technologies result from the thinking and actions of those people behind them. Baumer subsists on a corporate culture where performance, self-reliant actions and continuous further training play a highly significant role. We set great store on the importance of satisfied staff, open communication, honest cooperation, respect for one another and leading by example. We provide interesting workplaces in a modern, friendly environment. As a global player we offer our staff attractive development and career opportunities on...

«We don’t just talk about innovations, we translate them into products and processes!»  Dr. Andreas Glinz Development at Baumer The success story of the Baumer Group is heavily marked by innovations. In the past years, many trend setting Baumer products have been brought to the market. Particular attention was given to miniaturization, precision and measuring speed as well as robustness of sensors. These attributes set Baumer products apart. In order to realize ambitious future targets, Baumer attaches great importance to research and development. Over 12% of our staff, whether hard- and software...

Baumer Operations System The mastery of all processes is the basis for consistent high quality, reliability, flexibility and economy. In order to meet the demanding expectations of customers, the «Baumer Operations System» is mandatory for all Baumer companies. To continuously improve our business processes we combine lean management methods with Six Sigma to ensure zero failure processes. The aim is to reduce non-value adding processes to a minimum and to eliminate any form of wastefulness. The goal is to steadily increase value creation through constant reduction of waste. For many years, Baumer’s...

Factory Automation «Baumer sensors keep our customers’ installations running day in, day out.»  Roger Frei Baumer sets benchmarks High demands are placed on sensors in production automation. Properties like precision, reliability, robustness and compact design are crucial factors for the functional safety and economy of an automation solution. Sensors measure, count, sort and monitor. They identify size, position, color, shape or individual objects. They react to force and expansion. They detect and control movement. Baumer develops and produces sensors and provides services which fulfill the...

Sectors Handling and robotics Graphic equipment Machinery for the plastics industry Machine tools Medical equipment Laboratory automation Semiconductor industry Textile machines Transport Water and energy supply Mining Storage and logistics Wood machining Packaging industry Drive technology

Process Automation «Our customers have confidence in the reliability and precision of Baumer sensors and meters.»  Patrick Dudler Baumer assures safety In process automation, criteria such as safety and reliability are of prime importance. In order to warrant these, precise robust sensors and meters are required to guarantee faultless measurement, control, regulation, monitoring or failure analysis. Many applications are subject to strict constraints. Tight regulations and norms as well as certification of materials for food processing, explosion protection, constant temperature and media control,...

Sectors Chemical engineering Environmental technology Food and beverage industry Pharmaceutical and biotechnology Chemicals Petrochemicals Heating, ventilation, air conditioning Water and wastewater treatment Energy technology Laboratory equipment Wind turbines

Products Position and distance sensors As your partner in automation, Baumer, with its extensive product portfolio, can offer exactly the right sensor from every significant sensor technology – from a robust to miniaturized version. The unrivaled performance features of our position and distance sensors help to save time and money, even in demanding applications, thanks to easy commissioning and reliable operation – from planning to maintenance. Inductive Capacitive Magnetic Optical Ultrasound MyCom precision switch Image processing Detection, inspection, measurement, documentation – automated...