YAGEO Sensors for Factory Automation | New Sensor Lineup 2025

YAGEO, a name synonymous with high-quality passive components, is stepping boldly into the world of factory automation sensors, offering engineers a consolidated solution for modern industrial design. Traditionally known for capacitors, resistors, and inductors that populate over 90% of embedded systems globally, YAGEO is now applying its trusted engineering pedigree to sensing technology.

At PCIM 2025, YAGEO showcased an impressive expansion to its sensor portfolio—beyond the current sensors it has offered in the past. This new range now includes temperature sensors, inductive proximity sensors, position sensors, RFID sensors, and photoelectric sensors. It’s a move aimed squarely at design engineers in industrial automation, who are looking to simplify sourcing and integration while boosting reliability and performance.

In the fast-moving world of Industry 4.0, where production lines must scale faster than ever, factory automation sensors have become critical. YAGEO’s focus on packaged solutions means these sensors are ready for rapid deployment, with support for IO-Link, PROFIBUS, and EtherCAT protocols. That level of flexibility and compatibility is exactly what today’s system architects demand.

Among the standout devices in the new range is a blue-light photoelectric sensor. It enables detection of clear or translucent bottles on a production line—solving a frequent issue in packaging and bottling applications where traditional infrared sensors often fail. By using blue-light optics, engineers can ensure precise localisation of transparent materials, eliminating detection errors and boosting throughput.

Also on display was a novel roller sensor designed to mount between conveyor rollers. This clever form factor removes the sensor from the direct path of moving objects, enabling accurate tracking of misaligned boxes without disrupting material flow. It’s an elegant solution that improves uptime while protecting the sensor itself from damage.

YAGEO’s move into factory automation sensors gives engineers a compelling reason to consolidate component sourcing. With sensors, passives, and protection components from a single supplier, logistics and procurement become dramatically more efficient—especially valuable in large-scale deployments.

As the company continues to build its reputation beyond passives, YAGEO’s sensor expansion is likely to become a go-to resource for industrial designers looking to streamline complexity while maintaining performance at the edge.