Innovation, precision, and performance—that’s what Baumer delivered in 2025, and the industry took notice. In the latest Product of the Year reader vote by Computer & Automation magazine, two Baumer technologies stood out as best-in-class:

• 1st Place – Sensor Technology: NexSonic UF200 Ultrasonic Sensor
• 2nd Place – Image Processing: CX.SWIR.XC Industrial Cameras
  

These prestigious awards, based on reader input from automation professionals, confirm what engineers around the world already know: Baumer is leading the future of industrial sensing and vision systems.

UF200 with NexSonic®: Ultrasonic Sensing Redefined

The UF200 is Baumer’s newest compact ultrasonic sensor, equipped with patented NexSonic® technology, a breakthrough innovation that sets new benchmarks for sensing performance.

Why NexSonic® Sets the Standard:

• Shortest blind range on the market
• Long detection range and fast response times
• Adaptive sonic cones for flexible detection profiles
• Smart filter functions via IO-Link for real-time optimization
• Exceptionally compact form factors for space-saving applications

The UF200 is part of Baumer’s extensive ultrasonic sensor toolbox, which offers hundreds of variants—from miniature and chemically resistant models to high-speed and rugged designs.

Latest Highlights:

• UF200: Cubic, extra-flat design with cutting-edge ultrasonic performance
• UR12: Cylindrical, ultra-short format for tight-space installations

Both join the ranks of NexSonic-powered solutions like U300, U500, and UR18, continuing Baumer’s legacy of tailored, application-optimized sensing.

CX.SWIR.XC Cameras: Seeing Beyond the Visible

Ranked 2nd in the Image Processing category, Baumer’s CX.SWIR.XC cameras break new ground in industrial imaging by combining GigE Vision capability with Sony SenSWIR InGaAs sensor technology.

Key Features:

• High-sensitivity image capture from 400 to 1700 nm
• Dual-spectrum imaging: visible and short-wave infrared (SWIR)
• Patented thermal design for consistent accuracy and reliability
• Industrial-grade design with GigE Vision compatibility

Expanding Possibilities in Precision Industries:

• Semiconductor inspection
• Pharmaceutical packaging
• Food quality control
• Moisture or coating detection in production environments

The CX.SWIR.XC opens the door to previously unattainable inspection tasks, allowing manufacturers to detect hidden features, contamination, or defects that are invisible in standard visible-light inspections.

Decades of Excellence, Backed by Innovation

With over 30 years of sensor expertise and a passion for application-driven development, Baumer continues to be the automation partner engineers trust.

From the NexSonic UF200’s record-setting response time to the CX.SWIR.XC camera’s unmatched spectral range, these products reflect Baumer’s relentless pursuit of innovation.

✅ Why Choose Baumer?

• Cutting-edge ultrasonic sensing with NexSonic®
• Advanced SWIR imaging from 400–1700 nm
• Massive portfolio of sensor variants for every application
• IO-Link smart connectivity
• Industry-recognized innovation and reliability
  

Ready to upgrade your automation capabilities?
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