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Intralogistics Automation Enhanced by Balluff Technology

20 May Intralogistics Automation Enhanced by Balluff Technology
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In intralogistics, where the movement of raw materials to finished goods demands fast throughput, precision, and traceability, efficiency is not just a goal, but a necessity. Automating key processes such as warehouse management, inventory management, and material handling, including conveying, transporting, loading, unloading, sorting, and order picking, is critical to increasing availability and uptime, reducing costs, and ultimately improving Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).


Components and solutions for automated intralogistics operations

Optimize your warehouse management and material handling with Balluff’s proven intralogistics automation components and solutions to improve throughput and accuracy in a variety of industries.

These include IO-Link, photoelectric, inductive, and condition monitoring sensors, as well as RFID and code-reading traceability systems, and the networking solutions to connect them. They range from cost-effective to smart, digitized solutions, demonstrating our deep understanding of automotive, battery manufacturing, packaging, and electronics assembly industries.

Automation components and best-in-class consulting expertise

Balluff simplifies your transition to advanced technology with easy integration and retrofit solutions, ensuring a seamless upgrade path for your existing systems. We provide in-depth guidance to help customers navigate the complexities of seamlessly integrating new technologies into their machines and processes.

By integrating Balluff technologies into your intralogistics operations, you can expect increased efficiency, reduced costs, improved performance and throughput, and a more streamlined workflow.


Spotlight applications in intralogistics automation 

Discover how we can improve your systems and intralogistics operations to effectively meet your challenges.

Precise optical detection

Precise optical detection in intralogistics

BOS photoelectric sensors ensure reliable object detection in tight spaces with easy installation and versatile mounting options.

Energy-efficient movement

Energy-efficient movement

BNI network modules with IO-Link enhance energy efficiency in conveyor systems.

High-speed pallet tracking

High-speed pallet tracking

BIS industrial RFID systems offer high-speed, accurate tracking and traceability of stock and pallets, even in compact applications.

Reliable object detection

Reliable object detection

BES inductive sensors provide simple, flexible tracking solutions, offering a variety of sizes and designs for flexible integration.


Traceability, Speed, and Quality in Each Area of Intralogistics Automation

Automated storage and retrieval systems: improving efficiency and accuracy​

Efficiently managing inventory and material movements is a persistent challenge for businesses in various sectors and virtually every industry. The solution lies in the adoption of automated storage and retrieval systems, like dynamic shuttle systems and rack feeders, which are now often supplementing or replacing manual warehouse processes. These systems not only ensure precision and high throughput but also offer transparency through innovative identification solutions and software-driven control options.

By harnessing Balluff's cutting-edge technology, such as advanced sensors, networking, and identification technologies, you can revolutionize your storage and retrieval systems. The integration with IO-Link streamlines communication between sensors, actuators, and control systems, resulting in improved inventory management and optimized overall operational efficiency, ultimately boosting your bottom line.

Transportation and conveying solutions: advancing material flow

Streamlining automated intralogistics processes, including transporting, sorting, loading, unloading, picking, buffering, storage,           and stowing, is crucial for optimizing throughput and availability. Efficiently conveying materials from point A to point B is essential, especially with decreasing batch sizes due to growing individualization concepts.

Balluff's innovative identification technologies and software enhance your automated transport and logistics system, ensuring accurate goods tracking. Furthermore, Balluff provides advanced sensors, cables, and network technologies that optimize internal logistics processes, from load carriers to controllers and conveying solutions, to maintain high availability and throughput.

Automated sorting and picking systems: correctly assembled - whether partially or fully automated

Reliable sorting and picking - whether for production or customer orders - is one of the most complex and labor-intensive processes in intralogistics. To save costs and improve quality, picking and sorting are increasingly being partially or fully automated.

Balluff automation components and solutions for intralogistics help you to implement such projects efficiently, focusing on cost optimization in identification and quality control as well as in transport and marking in your picking and sorting logistics. Even in semi-automated logistics or manual work environments, there is great potential for savings, e.g., through collaborative robots or pick-to-light systems that reduce the workload of employees.


Components and solutions bringing distinct advantages to your roles in intralogistics automation

Machine builders

  • Durable and cost-efficient solutions for optimal system and machine functionality, contributing to enhanced product quality and yield.
  • Expert consultation for selecting and integrating the best components to improve system uptime and efficiency.
  • Custom automation components fit specific machine designs.

Production managers

  • Solutions that improve throughput, accuracy, and consistent operation.
  • Seamless integration with existing production lines for enhanced control and system performance.
  • Condition monitoring and predictive maintenance to minimize downtime and ensure system uptime.

Warehouse managers

  • RFID and sensor technology for accurate goods tracking and tracing.
  • Efficient warehouse management through solutions that optimize storage and retrieval processes.
  • Energy-efficient operations with IO-Link technology for cost savings and sustainable energy use.

Precise optical detection

BNI IO-Link Solutions

IO-Link's real-time data enhances diagnostics and production line flexibility across manufacturing operations.

Energy-efficient movement

BOS Photoelectric Sensors

Reliable object detection of all kinds of goods and accurate fill level monitoring on conveyor systems.

High-speed pallet tracking

BIS Industrial RFID Systems

Reliable tracking and tracing of goods, key for inventory management and product quality.

Reliable object detection

BES Inductive Sensors

Efficient and compact, perfect for object detection in confined spaces for maximum throughput at low cost.


Explore industries where intralogistics takes center stage

Precise optical detection

Packaging and processing

Discover how Balluff's sensor and networking solutions enhance intralogistics operations in the packaging industry, improving process efficiency and OEE.

Energy-efficient movement

Automotive production

Explore how Balluff supports efficient intralogistics and production processes from foundry work to final assembly.

High-speed pallet tracking

Battery manufacturing

Learn about Balluff's role in streamlining intralogistics processes from electrode manufacturing to module and pack assembly.

Reliable object detection

Electronics industry

See how Balluff’s components enable fast, reliable, and cost-effective production of electronics.