Develops and produces laser distance sensors in Switzerland with measuring ranges up to 500 m and ±1 mm accuracy.
Dimetix AG
Herisau (CH)New on Amplifa
About Dimetix
Dimetix AG, based in Herisau in the Appenzellerland region, has been developing and producing laser distance sensors for the international market for over 20 years. The D-Series sensors measure distances of up to 500 m (with reflective foil) with a typical accuracy of ±1 mm and measuring rates up to 250 Hz at operating temperatures from -40 to +60 °C. All production facilities – hardware, software and quality assurance – are built in-house; every sensor is individually calibrated and compensated. Via the serial number, all sensor settings and production tests are fully traceable. The sensors, with interfaces such as RS-422, SSI, analog output, and optionally PROFINET, EtherNet/IP and EtherCAT, are used, among other things, in the steel industry, on crane systems, in intralogistics, in the wood industry, and in monitoring and logistics. Sensors are available from stock, complemented by a worldwide sales partner network, technical support, as well as service and repair.
- Site
- Herisau
- Processes
- Laser distance measurement (manufacturing and development of laser distance sensors), Technical support, Service and repair (RMA process), Application engineering support, Software (Laser Sensor Utility, PolyDist, USB driver), Technical documentation and knowledge base, Worldwide sales partner network
- Materials
- D-Series Sensor DPE-10-500, D-Series Sensor DEN-10-500, D-Series Sensor DAN-10-150, D-Series Sensor DBN-50-050, Industrial Ethernet (PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT)
- Certificates
- Individual calibration & compensation per sensor, Full traceability via serial number, IP65 protection rating, ISO 9001 (documented)
- Industries
- Steel industry, Crane systems, Intralogistics, Wood industry, Monitoring, Logistics
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Research & development
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In-house production facilities (hardware & software)
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Sensor manufacturing and assembly
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Individual calibration and compensation
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Testing and traceability via serial number
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Warehousing and worldwide distribution
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Technical support, service and repair
Technology & Interfaces
D-Series Sensor DPE-10-500
Laser distance sensor with ±1 mm accuracy, 250 Hz measuring rate and optional Industrial Ethernet (PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT).
D-Series Sensor DEN-10-500
Sensor with ±1 mm accuracy and 100 Hz measuring rate for distance measurements up to 500 m on reflective foil.
D-Series Sensor DAN-10-150
Sensor for measuring ranges from 40 to 150 m on reflective foil with ±1 mm accuracy.
D-Series Sensor DBN-50-050
Compact sensor for measuring ranges up to 50 m on natural surfaces with ±5 mm accuracy.
Industrial Ethernet (PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT)
Optional Ethernet interfaces for direct connection of the sensors to industrial control systems.
Locations
Herisau
CHHeadquarters: development, production, warehousing and worldwide distribution
- Materials
- D-Series laser distance sensors
- In-house production facilities for calibration and compensation
- Inspection and test systems for production test measurements
Products
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laser distance measurement (manufacturing and development of laser distance sensors)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Quality
All sensors are calibrated with individual compensation; via the serial number, all settings and production tests are fully traceable. The sensors are designed with IP65 protection rating; the sealing against water is specifically tested and optimized.
| Evidence | Herisau |
|---|---|
| Individual calibration & compensation per sensor | |
| Full traceability via serial number | |
| IP65 protection rating | |
| ISO 9001 (documented) |
History
- ca. 2003
Foundation of Dimetix AG; over 20 years of development and production of laser distance sensors in Switzerland.
- 2023
20th company anniversary; the first sensor DLS-A 30, produced over 15 years ago, is fully traceable.