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Pepperl+Fuchs: Innovation Lunch & Learn Hosted at Sewtec

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This post originally appeared on sewtec.co.uk. Sewtec is now part of AIR.
Pepperl+Fuchs Lunch & Learn Event

On Tuesday 30th August, Pepperl+Fuchs visited us here at Sewtec Automation to host their ‘Lunch & Learn’ event, centred around connecting businesses to industry 4.0.

About Pepperl+Fuchs

Pepperl+Fuchs was founded in 1945 by Walter Pepperl and Ludwig Fuchs as a radio repair shop. By 1948, they were expanding into other electronic production, leading to the development of the first proximity switch in 1958 and the first transistor amplifier with an intrinsically safe control circuit.

Flash-forward to today, and they’ve become a leading manufacturer of sensor technology, intrinsic safety and explosion protection equipment.

Innovation Lunch & Learn

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Some of the Sewtec team in discussion with Pepperl+Fuchs experts

Designed to showcase the latest and greatest in sensing and positioning technologies, Pepperl+Fuchs visited us to bring their innovations directly to the Sewtec team.

From proximity and photoelectric sensors to state-of-the-art vision systems and everything in between, there was plenty of opportunity for our team to learn about the latest technology on the market, sparking intrigue and ideas for future automation solutions.

Our Managing Director Ian Walch at the Event

Ian Walch, our Managing Director, spent some time conversing with their experts

Their sensing and positioning experts were on hand to discuss challenges and share their expertise, striking some truly thought-provoking conversations about their sensor technologies.

Interested in showcasing your latest technology at Sewtec? We’re happy to explore all options, so please get in touch.

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