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Overview
- Summary
- CAPTRON is an international expert in capacitive and optical sensors and sensor systems since 1983. The company shapes the future of human-machine and machine-machine interaction with innovative solutions. It offers a wide range of products applicable to various industries such as industrial automation, traffic, building technology, and robotics. CAPTRON provides comprehensive solutions, including sensor technology, software solutions, and process consulting services. The company ensures high-quality products 'Made in Bavaria' and offers customer-specific services through its global presence.CAPTRON is an international expert in capacitive and optical sensors and sensor systems since 1983. The company shapes the future of human-machine and machine-machine interaction with innovative solutions. It offers a wide range of products applicable to various industries such as industrial automation, traffic, building technology, and robotics. CAPTRON provides comprehensive solutions, including sensor technology, software solutions, and process consulting services. The company ensures high-quality products 'Made in Bavaria' and offers customer-specific services through its global presence.
- Key Products/Technologies
- Capacitive SENSORswitches: The CHT series comprises various models such as CHT1, CHT3, CHT4, CHT5, CHT51, CHT6, CHT61, CHT7, and CHT9. The CHT3 series features a 50mm switching surface with optical and tactile feedback. The CHT4 series offers a 63mm touch operating surface with screw mounting, providing optical, acoustic, and tactile feedback. The CHT51 series is an innovative switch designed for adhesive mounting on double glass, allowing two-sided operation with visual feedback via 16 LEDs. The CANEO series, including CANEO series4x display and CANEO series10, are smart switches with 360° visibility and configurable functions via IO-Link. safeCAP4 is a capacitive two-hand safety control system with the highest safety category (Cat. 4).Capacitive SENSORswitches: The CHT series comprises various models such as CHT1, CHT3, CHT4, CHT5, CHT51, CHT6, CHT61, CHT7, and CHT9. The CHT3 series features a 50mm switching surface with optical and tactile feedback. The CHT4 series offers a 63mm touch operating surface with screw mounting, providing optical, acoustic, and tactile feedback. The CHT51 series is an innovative switch designed for adhesive mounting on double glass, allowing two-sided operation with visual feedback via 16 LEDs. The CANEO series, including CANEO series4x display and CANEO series10, are smart switches with 360° visibility and configurable functions via IO-Link. safeCAP4 is a capacitive two-hand safety control system with the highest safety category (Cat. 4).
- Optical Sensors: This category includes OGL and OGLW/ORL series models. Laser sensors precisely detect metallic and non-metallic objects from 0.05mm in size, offering laser light barriers with fork widths from 20mm to 220mm. CAPTRON also provides TCP (Tool Center Point) laser measurement devices for precise measurement and calibration of robots.Optical Sensors: This category includes OGL and OGLW/ORL series models. Laser sensors precisely detect metallic and non-metallic objects from 0.05mm in size, offering laser light barriers with fork widths from 20mm to 220mm. CAPTRON also provides TCP (Tool Center Point) laser measurement devices for precise measurement and calibration of robots.
- Level Sensors: These sensors accurately and reliably measure fill levels of liquids, bulk goods, pastes, adhesives, and chemically aggressive materials. The CAPselect system allows for free configuration of probes based on application, container type, and sensor properties. The product range includes compact probes (electronics and probe as a single unit) and external amplifier probes for high-temperature and high-pressure applications.Level Sensors: These sensors accurately and reliably measure fill levels of liquids, bulk goods, pastes, adhesives, and chemically aggressive materials. The CAPselect system allows for free configuration of probes based on application, container type, and sensor properties. The product range includes compact probes (electronics and probe as a single unit) and external amplifier probes for high-temperature and high-pressure applications.
- Picking Systems: CAPTRON offers Pick-by-Light and Put-to-Light solutions to accelerate warehouse logistics and picking processes. oneGRID is an all-in-one intralogistics system with flexible software and robust capacitive buttons, bridging the gap between ERP and logistics solutions and supporting paperless picking. ISAC, the world's first mobile Pick-by-Light system, creates a virtual 3D map of the warehouse, guiding staff intuitively and precisely to storage locations.Picking Systems: CAPTRON offers Pick-by-Light and Put-to-Light solutions to accelerate warehouse logistics and picking processes. oneGRID is an all-in-one intralogistics system with flexible software and robust capacitive buttons, bridging the gap between ERP and logistics solutions and supporting paperless picking. ISAC, the world's first mobile Pick-by-Light system, creates a virtual 3D map of the warehouse, guiding staff intuitively and precisely to storage locations.
- Software Solutions: Under the CAPTRON Solutions brand, the company provides services for individual software development and integration, process consulting (lean management), and project management. The URCap software for robot TCP calibration is designed for integration with Universal Robots (UR) collaborative robots, automating TCP monitoring and correction and simplifying programming.Software Solutions: Under the CAPTRON Solutions brand, the company provides services for individual software development and integration, process consulting (lean management), and project management. The URCap software for robot TCP calibration is designed for integration with Universal Robots (UR) collaborative robots, automating TCP monitoring and correction and simplifying programming.
- Core Advantages
- Innovative Technology Leadership: Since 1983, CAPTRON has been a leader in developing innovative sensors and sensor systems in capacitive and optical sensor technology, shaping the future of human-machine and machine-machine interaction. This includes continuous product development and market-leading innovations.Innovative Technology Leadership: Since 1983, CAPTRON has been a leader in developing innovative sensors and sensor systems in capacitive and optical sensor technology, shaping the future of human-machine and machine-machine interaction. This includes continuous product development and market-leading innovations.
- Highest Quality 'Made in Bavaria': All products undergo 100% quality testing before leaving the factory, adhering to the 'QUALITY MADE IN BAVARIA' standard. The company maintains a high depth of in-house production, including development, mechanical and electronic manufacturing, and quality control, enabling custom solutions for customers.Highest Quality 'Made in Bavaria': All products undergo 100% quality testing before leaving the factory, adhering to the 'QUALITY MADE IN BAVARIA' standard. The company maintains a high depth of in-house production, including development, mechanical and electronic manufacturing, and quality control, enabling custom solutions for customers.
- Integrated Hardware and Software Solutions: CAPTRON combines its sensor hardware (CAPTRON Technologies) with software development, process consulting, and project management services (CAPTRON Solutions) to offer comprehensive solutions. This strategic shift transforms the company from a hardware manufacturer into a full-service solution and software provider.Integrated Hardware and Software Solutions: CAPTRON combines its sensor hardware (CAPTRON Technologies) with software development, process consulting, and project management services (CAPTRON Solutions) to offer comprehensive solutions. This strategic shift transforms the company from a hardware manufacturer into a full-service solution and software provider.
- Global Presence and Customer-Centric Service: With subsidiaries in Europe, the USA, and China, and a global network of sales partners, CAPTRON serves a wide range of industries, from small to large corporations. Direct customer interaction ensures accurate understanding of requirements, providing tailored support and quick responses.Global Presence and Customer-Centric Service: With subsidiaries in Europe, the USA, and China, and a global network of sales partners, CAPTRON serves a wide range of industries, from small to large corporations. Direct customer interaction ensures accurate understanding of requirements, providing tailored support and quick responses.
- Robust and Durable Product Design: Capacitive SENSORswitches like the CHT series are 100% water and oil-proof (IP69K), shock-resistant, and vandal-proof, ensuring reliable operation in harsh environments and adverse weather conditions. These products offer an extremely long service life with hundreds of millions of switching cycles and minimal maintenance.Robust and Durable Product Design: Capacitive SENSORswitches like the CHT series are 100% water and oil-proof (IP69K), shock-resistant, and vandal-proof, ensuring reliable operation in harsh environments and adverse weather conditions. These products offer an extremely long service life with hundreds of millions of switching cycles and minimal maintenance.
- Multiple Awards and Recognitions: CAPTRON has received numerous awards, including the Bavarian State Prize for safeCAP4 (capacitive two-hand safety control), HeliCommand (automatic stabilization system for model helicopters), and contactless anti-pinch protection for bus doors, as well as the iF DESIGN AWARD for CANEO series10 and the Six Challenge for the ISAC mobile order picking system.Multiple Awards and Recognitions: CAPTRON has received numerous awards, including the Bavarian State Prize for safeCAP4 (capacitive two-hand safety control), HeliCommand (automatic stabilization system for model helicopters), and contactless anti-pinch protection for bus doors, as well as the iF DESIGN AWARD for CANEO series10 and the Six Challenge for the ISAC mobile order picking system.
- Target Industries
- Industrial Automation: Application of sensor technology in highly complex, automated, and high-speed production lines.Industrial Automation: Application of sensor technology in highly complex, automated, and high-speed production lines.
- Traffic and Transport: Door opening buttons for buses and trains, contactless anti-pinch protection systems, and specialized sensor technology for utility and specialist vehicles.Traffic and Transport: Door opening buttons for buses and trains, contactless anti-pinch protection systems, and specialized sensor technology for utility and specialist vehicles.
- Building Technology: Solutions for door opening systems and intuitive orientation in public and healthcare buildings.Building Technology: Solutions for door opening systems and intuitive orientation in public and healthcare buildings.
- Robotics: TCP measurement technology for industrial robots and cobots in various applications such as gluing, welding, and dispensing.Robotics: TCP measurement technology for industrial robots and cobots in various applications such as gluing, welding, and dispensing.
- Intralogistics: Optimization of warehouse logistics, picking, and sorting processes with Pick-by-Light, Put-to-Light, and mobile picking systems.Intralogistics: Optimization of warehouse logistics, picking, and sorting processes with Pick-by-Light, Put-to-Light, and mobile picking systems.
- Medical & Pharma: Provision of hygienic sensor designs and innovative solutions for the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors.Medical & Pharma: Provision of hygienic sensor designs and innovative solutions for the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors.
- Food & Beverage: Application of sensor technology in food processing steps where hygiene is a top priority.Food & Beverage: Application of sensor technology in food processing steps where hygiene is a top priority.
- Aviation: Reliable and state-of-the-art optical technology sensors for passenger jets, private, and business jets.Aviation: Reliable and state-of-the-art optical technology sensors for passenger jets, private, and business jets.
- Automotive Manufacturing: Utilization of analog level measurement and sensor technology to enhance production efficiency.Automotive Manufacturing: Utilization of analog level measurement and sensor technology to enhance production efficiency.
- Major Markets
- China, Malaysia, Vietnam, India, Indonesia, PhilippinesChina, Malaysia, Vietnam, India, Indonesia, Philippines
- Germany, Poland, Turkey, Russia, ItalyGermany, Poland, Turkey, Russia, Italy
- USAUSA
- Certifications/Patents
- ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System certification (Germany headquarters and China subsidiary).ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System certification (Germany headquarters and China subsidiary).
- ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System certification.ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System certification.
- TSI-PRM certification (for specific models like CHT3, CHT4, CHT51 series).TSI-PRM certification (for specific models like CHT3, CHT4, CHT51 series).
- EN 50155 certification (for CHT series).EN 50155 certification (for CHT series).
- Patent: 'Capacitive sensor switch with optical sensor' (Patent number: 11558053, January 17, 2023).Patent: 'Capacitive sensor switch with optical sensor' (Patent number: 11558053, January 17, 2023).
- Patent: 'Water insensitive capacitive sensor switch' (Patent number: 11398823, July 26, 2022).Patent: 'Water insensitive capacitive sensor switch' (Patent number: 11398823, July 26, 2022).
- Patent: 'Electrical switch' (Patent number: D885356, May 26, 2020).Patent: 'Electrical switch' (Patent number: D885356, May 26, 2020).
- Patent: 'Sensor switch with spread spectrum sensing signal and synchronous rectifier' (Patent number: 11307056, April 19, 2022).Patent: 'Sensor switch with spread spectrum sensing signal and synchronous rectifier' (Patent number: 11307056, April 19, 2022).
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Johann-G.-Gutenberg-Straße 7, 82140 Olching, Germany
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