Felix Zimmermann

Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG engages in the development, production, and distribution of sensors and corresponding accessories used for industrial automation. Its product portfolio includes switching and measuring sensors, products for safety at work, solutions for identification, data transmission and control components, and industrial image processing devices. These are used for conveyor and storage systems, packaging technology, handling and assembly technology, automotive industry, electronics, machine tools, graphics industry, medical and analysis technology, and wood working industry. The company was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Owen, Germany.

HEITEC AG provides engineering solutions in the areas of automation and electronics. The firm develops software for networked production systems and manufactures mechatronic components and systems. It also designs and manufactures embedded systems, modular control units, actuator and sensor technology, as well as industrial interfaces. The company was founded by Richard Heindl in 1984 and is headquartered in Erlangen, Germany.