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WIN SOURCE ELECTRONICS
KODENSHI CORP.
ZEISS Microscopy
Xylem Inc.
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.,
Trenz Electronic
Stanley Electric
SICK AG
Sensorex
SensoPart Inc.
SENSATEC Co., Ltd.
S+S Regeltechnik

38 Optical Sensor Manufacturers in 2024

This section provides an overview for optical sensors as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 38 optical sensor manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked optical sensor companies as of April, 2024: 1.Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.,, 2.WIN SOURCE ELECTRONICS, 3.First Sensor AG.

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What Is an Optical Sensor?

Optical Sensors

An optical sensor, also called a light-receiving element, is also a semiconductor device. It is one of the auxiliary devices that detects various light properties by converting them into electrical signals and is an accessory device that makes up a machine. The technology of optical sensing is used as a method of sensing light. And there are various types of light sensors for all kinds of situations. A wide range of sensors have been developed, from those that detect whether a light object is within a specified value and pass if it is ON and fail if it is OFF, to types that provide notification and highly sensitive sensors that can detect single photons.

Optical sensor is also used in motion sensors for automatic doors. The sensor's response is fast, so there is no extra time lag. In addition, because they operate by detecting light, they do not require contact with people or objects, and they do not lead to contamination of the objects they detect. Therefore, the sensor can be used with peace of mind. For these reasons, an optical sensor is used in industrial and consumer applications.

Light includes visible light and invisible light, such as ultraviolet and infrared rays. Therefore, when selecting an optical sensor, it is necessary to choose a sensor that is appropriate for the wavelength.

There are two types of light sensors: those using semiconductors such as photodiodes and those using photomultiplier tubes.

Uses of Optical Sensors

In recent years, the automation of devices in our daily lives has been increasing, and the applications of optical sensors are expanding. Typical examples are remote controls for TVs and audio equipment. These remote controls move in response to infrared rays, so optical sensors for infrared rays are used. They are also used in camera autofocus and image sensors. Other light sensors are also used in washbasin faucets, which automatically switch on and off when they detect a person's hand.

Once you step out of your house, light sensors are used everywhere in our daily lives.

In automated teller machines (ATMs), optical sensors are used for "card detection," "bill detection," and "internal mechanism detection." In ticket machines, they are used for "coin detection," "ticket detection," and "bill detection." A motion sensor is used to turn on the lighting when someone enters the restroom and to turn off the lighting when no one is in the restroom, contributing to energy saving.

Optical sensors are also used to test the sugar content of fruits, and demand is increasing because they can measure sugar content without damaging the fruit. Sugar content can also be measured by applying the principle that the more sugar and acid components dissolved in fruit juice, the greater the refractive index of light.

They have also been applied to astronomy. In the past, astronomical images were recorded on photographic dry plates, but since the 1990s, charge-coupled devices (CCDs) have been adopted.

Optical Sensors Technology

In recent years, optical sensor technology has made remarkable progress. In the industrial field, nondestructive testing is an inspection method that can examine the status of an object without destroying it. In this inspection method, an object is exposed to radiation or ultrasonic waves to determine the degree of damage without destroying the object. Optical sensors employ a method called near-infrared spectroscopy, which is similar to this type of inspection method. Near-infrared spectroscopy is used in near-infrared spectroscopic sensors and is a mechanism that does not affect the object being observed. Infrared rays are classified into "near-infrared rays," "mid-infrared rays," and "far-infrared rays," of which near-infrared spectral sensors handle near-infrared rays.

Near-infrared spectroscopic sensors can observe a wide range of materials, from inorganic materials to organic materials. For example, they are used in conjunction with machine learning to check the deterioration of concrete in inorganic materials, and in organic materials to observe the amount of fat in the bodies of people and fish.

In this way, the technology of optical sensors is still evolving, not only in one field but also by incorporating additional technologies.

Principle of Optical Sensors

There are many detection methods for optical sensors. The two main types are the transmission type and the retro-reflection type. The transmissive type requires a light-emitting projector and a light-receiving receiver and reacts when there is an obstruction between them. In the retro-reflective type, the projector and receiver are integrated into a single unit, and the light emitted from the projector is detected when it is interrupted by a reflector bouncing back.

In principle, there are also two types of sensors, one using the internal photoelectric effect and the other using the external photoelectric effect.

Internal Photoelectric Effect

This type of sensor uses semiconductors, as typified by photodiodes, and utilizes the photovoltaic or photoconductive effect. Silicon cells cover the visible light range, while germanium cells cover the UV to IR wavelengths. CCDs often used in cameras are in the visible light range.

External Photoelectric Effect

When light is irradiated, electrons are ejected from the cathode and collected on the anode for amplification and detection. Sensors using photomultiplier tubes can detect a wide range from the vacuum ultraviolet region to 1700㎛. Sensors using phototubes can also detect from ultraviolet light to visible light.

Features of Optical Sensors Products

Optical sensor products are available in the following types, which are designed to match the detection target and have features in the optical path.

1. Transmissive Photo Sensor

The light emitted from the light-emitting element has a U-shaped structure with both elements facing each other so that light emitted from the light-emitting element hits the light-receiving element with a certain distance between them. The light emitted from the light-emitting element is measured at the output of the light-receiving element, which changes depending on the obstruction. 

2. Separate Photo Sensor

The light emitting element and the light receiving element are separated in a package, and the distance between the long sensors can be realized to allow any desired setting.

3. Reflective Photo Sensor

Light emitting and light receiving elements are aligned in the same direction or mounted at a certain angle. Light from the light-emitting element is shone on a certain detectable object, and the light reflected from it is measured by the light-receiving element.

4. Prism Photo Sensor

Light emitting and light receiving elements are aligned in the same direction and mounted on a prism between the light emitting and light receiving elements to make measurements.

5. Actuator Photo Sensor

By combining a transmissive photo sensor with an actuator (lever) that rotates, the sensor is shut off by the lever to perform mechanical discrimination.

List of 38 Optical Sensor Manufacturers

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Sensors, Transducers -Optical Sensors - Ambient Light, IR, UV Sensors -ISL29023IROZ-T7 Featured
WIN SOURCE ELECTRONICS
WIN SOURCE ELECTRONICS 's Optical Sensors
- An ambient light sensor manufactured by Intersil.
- Fake threat in the open market of 50% and the supply and demand status is balanced.
- Suitable for use in display backlighting, automatic brightness control, and proximity detection applications.

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KODENSHI CORP.
KODENSHI CORP.'s Optical Sensors
Our opto-semiconductor technology of light emitting and light receiving elements is the basis of all our products, and we have developed a wide variety of products such as optical encoders, thermopiles, dust sensors, and LEDs for light sources based on our distance sensors, interrupters, and light detection sensors as our core technology.


    • WIN SOURCE ELECTRONICS
      China

      Company Overview

      Win Source Electronics is an AS9120B-certified business-to-business (B2B) distributor of electronic products, accessories and components that was established in Shenzhen, China, in 1999. The company stocks products from over 3,000 manufacturers, including C&K Components, Fujitsu Electronics America, and American Zettler, Inc. These products include power supplies and converters, memory modules, and RFID devices for wireless communication. The company primarily markets its products to clients in Asia's consumer electronics, energy, and industrial manufacturing sectors.

    • Sensor power supply:2.25V to 3.63V Operating temperature range:-40°C to +85°C Small form factor package :6 Ld 2.0x2.1x0.7 ODFN

    • Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.,
      • United States of America Address: 63 Lancaster Avenue Malvern, Pennsylvania, United States of America

      Manufacturer Overview

      Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (Vishay) was incorporated in 1962 and is headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania. The company serves the industrial, automotive, telecommunications, consumer products, and medical end markets and sells its products under numerous brand names inlcuding Siliconix, Draloric, Beyschlag, UltraSource, and Applied Thin-Film Products. The company manufactures and sells discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components in globally while operating in six market segments: MOSFETs, diodes, optoelectronic components, resistors, inductors, and capacitors.

    • Xylem Inc.
      • United States of America Address: 301 Water Street SE,Suite 200, Washington, United States of America

      Manufacturer Overview

      Xylem Inc. was incorporated in 2011 and is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia. Xylem engages in the design, manufacture, and servicing of engineered products and solutions for the water and wastewater applications across global markets. Xylem operates through three segments: water infrastructure, applied water, and measurement & control solutions. Xylem’s water infrastructure segment offers numerous products such as water pumps, filtration, disinfection, and biological treatment equipment. Xylem’s applied water segment distributes pumps, valves, heat exchangers, controls, and dispensing equipment systems. Xylem’s measurement & control Solutions segment offers devices such as smart meters, networked communication devices, data analytics, test equipment, controls, sensor devices, and software and managed services.

    • Broadcom
      • United States of America Address: 1320 Ridder Park Drive San Jose, California, United States of America

      Manufacturer Overview

      Broadcom Inc., established in 1961, and headquartered in San Jose, California, is a manufacturer and supplier of semiconductor and connectivity solutions. The company specializes in producing products, such as semiconductors, infrastructure software, networking products, storage products, wireless products in which their products cater to industries such as telecommunications, data centers, and consumer electronics. Their products are used for various applications, including wireless communication, networking equipment, data storage, and multimedia devices, providing components for advanced technologies in numerous industrial and commercial sectors.

    • SICK AG
      • United States of America Address: 6900 W 110th St, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States of America

      Manufacturer Overview

      Sick AG, founded in 1946 and headquartered in Waldkirch, Germany, is a manufacturer of sensor and sensor solutions that aid in in production, logistics, and processes automation. The company’s expansive product portfolio includes industrial sensors, encoders, and analyzers. It has over 50 subsidiaries and equity investments as well as several agencies worldwide, and in the 2022 fiscal year, it generated around €2.2 billion. The company established the first subsidiary in France in 1972 and opened another subsidiary in USA in 1975. It changed to a joint stock company in 1996 and the first employee shares were issued in 1999.

    • Pepperl+Fuchs Inc.
      • United States of America Address: 1600 Enterprise Parkway, Twinsburg, Ohio, United States of America

      Manufacturer Overview

      Pepperl+Fuchs, Inc. was founded in Mannheim, Germany in 1945 developing the forerunner of the proximity switch. Pepperl+Fuchs continues to develop proximity sensors as well as other industrial sensors including ultrasonic sensors, rotary encoders, positioning systems, display and signal processing, vibration monitoring, industrial communication, and signal processing as well as related accessories and software. Explosive protection products include safety barriers, surge protection, wireless solutions, HMI systems, power supplies, electrical explosion protection equipment, level measurement, and related software.

    • ifm efector, inc.
      • United States of America Address: 1100 Atwater Dr., Malvern, Pennsylvania, United States of America

      Manufacturer Overview

      ifm efector (ifm) is a subsidiary of ifm electronic, founded in Germany in 1969. ifm has developed, manufactured and marketed sensors and controls technology to industries that include assembly and robotics, automotive, material handling, metal forming, mobile equipment, plastics, and food and beverage. Ifm produces sensors, condition monitoring equipment, image processing, safety technology, industrial communication, IO-link, systems for mobile machines, displays, software, connection technology, voltage supplies, as well as other accessories.

    • Sensorex
      • United States of America Address: 11751 Markon Drive, Garden Grove, California, United States of America

      Manufacturer Overview

      Sensorex is a manufacturer and supplier of water-quality sensors and instruments. Founded in 1972, the company is based in Garden Grove, California, USA. The company specializes in designing, producing, and distributing a wide range of water quality measurement solutions, including pH sensors, conductivity sensors, and dissolved oxygen sensors. Sensorex's products are widely used in industries such as water treatment, aquaculture, and industrial processes. Sensorex offers calibration and technical support services to ensure accurate and reliable measurements. The company serves applications such as municipal water and wastewater treatment, environmental monitoring, laboratory and analytical, and pool and spa.

    • ZEISS Microscopy
      • Address: Carl-Zeiss-Str. 22 Oberkochen , Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland

      Manufacturer Overview

      ZEISS Microscopy, established in Jena, Germany, in 1846 is a manufacturer of optics and optoelectronics used in Precision Mechanics, Binoculars, Microscopy, and Eyeglass Lenses. Their product portfolio includes precision optics, such as lenses, mirrors, and prisms, laser mirrors used in laser cutting, and medical devices, optoelectronic devices and Coatings and Thin Films. The company also provides solutions including industrial quality, microscopy research, project simulation, sample testing and product development. The company also offers customer services that include support, custom research projects and customized services.

    • FuehlerSysteme eNET International GmbH
      • Germany Address: Roethensteig 11, Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany

      Manufacturer Overview

      FuehlerSysteme eNET International GmbH is a manufacturer and supplier of sensors for measuring environmental conditions, founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Nuremberg, Germany. Their products include temperature sensors, humidity sensors, pressure sensors, air quality sensors, and flow sensors. These products are used for measurement and control purposes. The company holds ISO 9001:2015, CE, EAC and RoHS certifications, serving manufacturers of systems and control technology, installing craftsmen, building operators, energy/process optimizers, and contractors.

    • iC-Haus GmbH
      • Germany Address: Am Kuemmerling 18, Bodenheim, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

      Manufacturer Overview

      iC-Haus GmbH, established in 1984, is a German-based manufacturer of standard and customized integrated circuits (ICs), microsystems and system-on-chip solutions used in automotive, medical and industrial applications. The company’s integrated circuit product segment consists of I/O iCs, power management iCs, sensor iCs, safety light curtain iCs, and encoder iCs. They also offer laser diode and LED drivers used in industrial sensors, laser leveling, laser printers, laser pointers, and barcode scanners. iC-Haus has a Linear Functions iCs product line which is composed of ultra-fast comparators, four-quadrant multipliers, and OPAMPs used in demodulators, signal conditioners, measurement amplifiers, and voltage-controlled amplifiers.

    • Pantron Instruments GmbH
      • Germany Address: Süllbergstr. 3-5,Bad Salzdetfurth, Lower Saxony, Germany

      Manufacturer Overview

      Pantron is a developer and manufacturer of optical sensors founded in 1984 and headquartered in Bad Salzdetfurth, Germany. The company offers a wide range of products including light barrier systems, sensor heads for organizing various objects, and amplifiers for color, contrast or distance detection as well as accessories like protective housings, fiber optic cables and power supplies. Pantron products primarily supply the materials processing and packaging needs of their clients, such as Trumpf, Homag, and WashTec.

    • CAPTRON ELECTRONIC GMBH
      • Germany Address: Johann-G.-Gutenberg-Str. 7,Olching, Bavaria, Germany

      Manufacturer Overview

      Captron Electronic GmbH, established in 1983, is based in Olching, Germany, as a manufacturer of automation machinery. It manufactures capacitive, level, and optical sensors and LED signal lamps. It also manufactures peripheral equipment, such as connect cable, mounting support, plumb for level sensors, and disassembly tools. The company obtained several ISO, including ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certifications. It also received several awards, such as the Bavarian State Government Award in 2017, Olchinger Agenda 21 in 2010, and Git Safety Award in 2010. Its manufactured products are utilized for Automotive, Aviation, Robotics, and medical industries across China, North America, and Poland.

    • Dracal Technologies
      • Canada Address: A204-7900 Boulevard Taschereau Brossard, Québec, Canada

      Manufacturer Overview

      Dracal Technologies is a developer and manufacturer of data acquisition and sensor products established in 2011 in Brossard, Quebec, Canada. The company primarily produces remote data logging stations outfitted with Ethernet or Wi-Fi connectivity and cloud-based software, USB sensors for physical parameters such as humidity or temperature, and data integration toolkits for a range of platforms. It also offers calibration and certification services for custom engineered products for client projects. The company chiefly serves clients in the research, biomedical, and engineering industries.

    • S+S Regeltechnik
      • Germany Address: Thurn-und-Taxis-Straße 22, Nürnberg, Germany

      Manufacturer Overview

      S+S Regeltechnik is a manufacturer of measuring instruments and sensors for control engineering applications established in 1997 in Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany. The company’s product lineup includes its Hydrasgard brand temperature and humidity sensors for indoor climate control, its Thermasreg brand passive and active temperature sensors for temperature analysis, and its Rheasgard brand airflow and differential pressure sensors for regulating ducts or filters. The company’s products are mainly used by clients in the renewable energy and industrial processing sectors.

    • Optoi Srl
      • Italy Address: Via Vienna, 8 Trento, Italy

      Manufacturer Overview

      Optoi Srl, based in Trento, Italy, is manufacturer specializing in optical microelectronic components and smart optoelectronic sensors. Its product range encompasses optical components, position sensors, inertial sensors, level sensors, and integrated circuits. These components find utility in Industry 4.0, mobility, aerospace, biomedical sectors, and green solutions companies. The company has earned accolades including ISO 9001:2015 certification, ISO 6 cleanliness certification for its cleanroom, and a collaboration with the European Space Agency for manufacturing satellite sensors and components.

    • DropsA S.p.A.
      • Italy Address: Via Benedetto Croce, 1 Vimodrone, Italy

      Manufacturer Overview

      DropsA S.p.A., headquartered in Milan, Italy, has been a centralized lubrication system manufacturer since 1946. The company offers a range of products, including automatic and manual pumps, dual-line and progressive dividers, control devices, and auxiliary components. These products are designed for various types of lubrication, such as grease, oil, and air/oil, aimed at improving the efficiency of various industrial production systems while reducing maintenance costs. These are utilized across diverse industries, including mining, construction, railways, textiles, and energy.

    • Hexagon AB
      • Sweden Address: Lilla Bantorget 15, Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden

      Manufacturer Overview

      Hexagon AB was established in 1992 in Stockholm, Sweden as a manufacturer, designer, and marketer of digital reality solutions and autonomous technologies. The company offers various products, such as, digital quality inspection, Jovix, LuciadCPillar, REcreate, among others. The solutions offered by the company enhance productivity, efficiency, quality, and safety in various sectors, including manufacturing, infrastructure, industrial, public sector, and mobility applications. It also offers geographic information system (GIS) software for creating 3D models and maps, as well as sensors for satellite location and data collection from the air and ground.

    • Optex Fee
      • Japan Address: 91 Chudoji-Awata-cho Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan

      Manufacturer Overview

      Optex Fee Co., Ltd., was established in 2002 and based in Kyoto, Japan, is a manufacturer and supplier of factory automation sensors and solutions. The company offers an extensive and diversified product portfolio including photoelectric sensors, fiber-optic sensors, displacement sensors, non-contact thermometers, vision sensors, and other industrial automation products. These sensors and solutions play a pivotal role in enhancing manufacturing processes across a spectrum of industries, including automotive, electronics, and packaging.

    • Hamamatsu Photonics K.K.
      • Japan Address: 325-6, Sunayama-cho, Naka-ku, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka, Japan

      Manufacturer Overview

      Hamamatsu Photonics K.K., established in 1953 and headquartered in Hamamatsu, Japan, is a manufacturer of sensors and emitters for both visible and invisible light. It stocks products like LEDs, lamps, and photodiodes used in several industries, including consumer electronics, dental imaging, and environmental monitoring. The sensor and light source components are also available as modules and units that can be incorporated into systems the company develops, like optical measurement systems or imaging systems. The ISO 9001-certified company stocks over 15,000 devices, units, and systems that ship to over 100 destinations worldwide, and it has ten research and production bases.

    • First Sensor AG
      • Germany Address: Peter-Behrens-Straße 15, Berlin, Germany

      Manufacturer Overview

      First Sensor is a Berlin-based manufacturer of standard and custom sensor systems for medical, automotive, and industrial applications. Established in 1991, the company specializes in the production of microsystems technology and sensor chips used in complex machinery such as dialysis machines, radiation detectors, fuel injection systems, and airbag control units. The company’s product portfolio includes oxygen sensors for gauging oxygen concentration in gases and liquids, pressure sensors for measuring absolute or differential pressure, and light sensors for calculating optical position and distance. First Sensor is a subsidiary of TE Connectivity, which acquired the company in 2020.

    • ipf electronic gmbh

      Manufacturer Overview

      IPF Electronic GmbH, established in 1982 and located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, is a manufacturer that specializes in electronic components and sensors. The company offers a range of products, including accessories and fastening elements, amplifiers, camera systems, capacitive sensors, and more. It also provides accessories for cylinder sensors, additional lights for camera systems, color sensors, and connections. Its product has a company pension scheme, which provides a worry-free future. The company serves clients in the industrial automation industry in Europe.

    • Capella Microsystems

      Manufacturer Overview

      Capella Microsystems, located in New Taipei, Taiwan, is a manufacturer of optical electronic products, founded in 2002. Their product line includes smart sensors used for light, color, proximity, and gesture sensing. They also provide IrDA devices for wireless communication, optical encoders for precise position and velocity measurement, and PDICs specifically designed for photodiode array applications. Capella Microsystems' products have wide-ranging applications, serving industries such as consumer electronics, industrial automation, robotics, and medical devices.

    • Innovalia Metrology

      Manufacturer Overview

      Innovalia Metrology is based in Bilbao, Spain, and is a manufacturer of metrology products and software that was established in 2004 as a part of the Innovalia Group of companies. The company’s product lineup includes metrology hardware such as hybrid arms combining touch probe and optical measurement functions, portable arms for versatile measurement in various environments, and coordinate measuring machines (CMMs). It also offers metrology software for data acquisition and analysis applications. Aside from its products, the company provides consulting and personnel training services, as well as calibration and maintenance for its clients.

    • Hottinger Brüel & Kjær

      Manufacturer Overview

      HBK, formerly named HBM, is a global ISO9001 and ISO14001-certified company founded in 1950. It is known for providing the best technology and expertise in test and measurement. With branches in 30 countries, it provides clients with different solutions ranging from sound and vibration to propulsion efficiency and weighing. Examples of product offerings include transducers, amplifiers, sensors, strain gauges, data acquisition systems, etc. Such products are used in different markets, including aerospace, automobiles, telecom audio, and more. Besides supplying products, they also entertain their customers with after-sales services.

    • SENSATEC Co., Ltd.

      Manufacturer Overview

      SENSATEC Co. Ltd., established in 1988 and based in Kyoto, Japan, is a manufacturer and supplier of OEM sensors. The company specializes in crafting electronic detection and control devices, medical tools, and beauty equipment, including various sensors, A/D/D/A converters, and optical fiber data systems. Its diverse product range also includes cable and coil winding processing, and it provides support for metal mask manufacturing. The company also offers tailored designs emphasizing miniaturization and handles everything from standard strips to soldering and assembly.

    • SensoPart Inc.

      Manufacturer Overview

      SensoPart, Inc. was founded in 1994 and headquartered in Germany with US operations based out of Bingham Farms, Michigan. The ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturing company serves the automotive, robotics, plastics, solar, and other industries with photoelectric sensors and image processing products. The company’s products include optical sensors, vision sensors, ultrasonic sensors, inductive sensors, and accessories. Together they are used in manufacturing detection & inspection, product identification, a diverse array of measuring tasks, product positioning, and color detection.

    • Festo Corporation.

      Manufacturer Overview

      Festo Corporation, established in 1925 and headquartered in Esslingen, Germany, is a supplier of automation technology and technical education and is ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and ISO14001 certified. It has around 33,000 catalog products, customized components, and ready-to-install solutions, including grippers, motors, and sensors used in industrial and process automation. The company won the German Future Award in 2010 and serves 300,000 customers worldwide, while its education division provides training solutions for 56,000 industrial companies and educational institutions. It registered €3.81 billion in the 2022 financial year and is available in around 60 countries, with 2,600 patents worldwide.

    • Autonics Corporation

      Manufacturer Overview

      Autonics Corporation, established in 1977 and based in Busan, South Korea, is a developer and manufacturer of automation products, which are marketed worldwide. Some of its products include sensors, peripheral connection equipment, motion devices, control devices, and process automation instruments. The automation products are used in various industries, including automotive, packaging, machine tools, metal, and marine. The company has 12 international offices spanning over 100 countries, a fully automated warehouse system, and various international quality certifications, including RoHS, CE, UL, and EAC. Its safety products meet the functional safety standards IEC 61508 and mechanical safety standards ISO 13849.

    • Omron

      Manufacturer Overview

      Omron Corporation, started in 1933 and headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, is a manufacturer of automation components, equipment, and systems, and it developed the first contactless proximity switch in 1960. It has four domains, including industrial automation, electronic components, healthcare, and social systems, and it provides products and services in around 120 countries and regions. Some of its products include microsensing devices, access control systems, industrial robots, surveillance cameras, and blood pressure monitors. In 1971, it developed the first online cash machine, and in 1972, it established Japan’s first welfare factory.

    • Stanley Electric
      • Japan Address: 2-9-13 Nakameguro, Meguro-ku,Tokyo, Japan

      Company Overview

      Stanley Electric, established in 1920 and based in Tokyo, Japan, is a manufacturer and supplier of automotive equipment, electronic components, and applied electronic products. The company's product portfolio includes headlamps, fog lamps, optical sensors, liquid crystal displays (LCDs), and various electronic products. These products find applications in various industries, including the automotive industry, electronics, applied electronics, consumer electronics, and general lighting. The company has established its global reach with its head office, laboratories, branches, factories, and other facilities spanning the globe.

    • Fuji Electric Equipment Control

      Company Overview

      Fuji Electric Equipment Control was established in 2008 in Saitama-ken, Japan is a manufacturer of power distribution and control equipment. The company boasts an extensive and diversified product portfolio including motor controls, MV distributors, energy control equipment, LV distributors, and industrial control relays. These products find applications in construction as magnetic contactors, automotive as manual motor starters, home appliances as air circuit breakers, health care devices as sensors and switches, and in environmental management for quality assurance and protection of high-voltage electric power and management of low-voltage consumption rate.

    • Rockwell Automation

      Company Overview

      Rockwell Automation, Inc. was founded in 1903 and is headquartered in Milwakee, WI. Rockwell Automation provides industrial automation and digital transformation solutions around the world. Rockwell Automation operates through their intelligent devices, software & control, and lifecycle services segments with both hardware and software products and services. The Intelligent Devices segment offers drives, motion, safety, sensing, industrial components, and configured-to-order products. The Software & Control segment provides control and visualization software and hardware, information software, and network and security infrastructure solutions. The Lifecycle Services segment provides consulting, professional services and solutions, and connected and maintenance services through independent distributors.

Optical Sensor Manufacturer Ranking

*Including some distributors, etc.

Derivation Method

The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the optical sensor page as of April 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.

Number of Employees

  1. ZEISS Microscopy: 35,000
  2. Stanley Electric: 16,964
  3. Pepperl+Fuchs Inc.: 7,100

Newly Established Company

  1. Dracal Technologies: 2011 (13 years ago)
  2. Optex Fee: 2002 (22 years ago)
  3. S+S Regeltechnik: 2000 (24 years ago)

Company with a History

  1. ZEISS Microscopy: 1846 (178 years ago)
  2. Stanley Electric: 1920 (104 years ago)
  3. Pepperl+Fuchs Inc.: 1945 (79 years ago)

Optical Sensor Manufacturers in United States

*Including some distributors, etc.

Global Distribution of Optical Sensor Manufacturers by Country

*Including some distributors, etc.

Country Number of Companies Share (%)
United States of America United States of America 8 32.0%
Germany Germany 8 32.0%
Japan Japan 3 12.0%
Italy Italy 2 8.0%
China China 1 4.0%
Deutschland 1 4.0%
Canada Canada 1 4.0%
Sweden Sweden 1 4.0%

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