Pittsburgh-based Phlux Technologies develops 3D safety sensors and software-defined protective systems for robots and industrial automation. Its PF090 and PF085 light curtains replace rigid physical barriers with adaptable virtual boundaries that suit changing workspaces, while a Cat. 3 PL d safety-rated system is in development for production environments. Phlux serves manufacturers across the US, UK, Europe, and worldwide.
Sensory RoboticsCincinnati-based Sensory Robotics builds 3D sensing and software systems that let people, industrial robots, and mobile platforms share production space safely. Its flagship SR-1 is a fenceless safety system with UL 1740 certification and PLd Category 3 validation through ISO 13849 methodology, designed for changing layouts and frequent access rather than static guarded cells. The company’s co-founders bring backgrounds in industrial automation, robotics, and manufacturing software, while its development work extends to mobile robot safety and production-press monitoring.CINCINNATI, OH
Pepperl+FuchsKnown for nearly eight decades of work in industrial automation, Pepperl+Fuchs develops sensing and explosion-protection technology for factories and process plants. Its history is especially tied to intrinsically safe applications, while newer work such as SmartRunner 3-D brings that experience into digitally connected automation.TWINSBURG, OH
Laser-View Technologies, IncFounded in 1999, Laser-View Technologies manufactures and distributes non-contact measurement sensors and industrial systems, with an engineering-led approach to solving demanding applications. Its U.S.-made Crane Sentry® systems monitor crane collisions, restricted zones, and positioning, while the company also serves as the authorized U.S. Dimetix distributor and exclusive North American DIS Sensors distributor. Based in Chester Springs, Pennsylvania, Laser-View supports industrial customers while mentoring Brandywine Robotics and promoting STEM education.334510CHESTER SPRINGS, PA
Pinnacle Systems IncPinnacle Systems Inc. designs and manufactures U.S.-made machine-guarding products and electronic safety controls for industrial machinery. The company describes decades of experience developing safety equipment and controls that interface guarding devices with machine controls, and it also offers risk assessment and product repair services.CORAOPOLIS, PA