German designer and manufacturer of sensors, Balluff GmbH, recently expanded its line of photoelectric sensors with the new Series BFS 27K colour sensors. These sensors are said to be highly sensitive and ideal for detecting dark colours.

According to the company, the outstanding features of the new product range include the shortest response times for high-speed applications and high colour sensitivity, in particular when it comes to dark colours and low-reflectivity objects. Even small colour differences can be detected, for example in quality control of leather, textiles, or plastics, such as in the production of automobile seats.

The company unveiled the new line at MOTEK 2005, a forum for manufacturing technology, in Sinsheim, Germany in September.