Panasonic Expands Photoelectric & Static‑Eliminator Sensor Portfolio for Industrial Automation

Panasonic has unveiled a comprehensive lineup of compact photoelectric sensors and static‑elimination units, including EX‑14A, EX‑13EB, EX‑13EA, EX‑13B, EX‑11EB, EX‑11EA, EX‑11B, EX‑11A, ER‑VS02 and ER‑FAPS‑C, targeting high‑precision detection and static control demands across modern manufacturing lines.

The EX‑series photoelectric sensors feature slim‑body housing, supporting through‑beam, diffuse‑reflective detection modes. Designed for confined installation spaces inside machinery, they deliver stable object detection with fast response speed, resisting interference from ambient light. Multiple model variants cover diverse sensing distance requirements, widely applicable for part presence verification, position confirmation and product counting in electronics assembly, packaging and logistics equipment.

Complementing the sensor range, ER‑VS02 and ER‑FAPS‑C serve as professional static‑elimination components. They effectively remove static charges on workpieces to prevent dust adhesion, component electrostatic damage and processing defects, which is critical for semiconductor, printed‑circuit‑board and precision‑component production workflows.

All units adopt industrial‑grade construction to sustain continuous operation in harsh factory environments. The unified mechanical footprint simplifies equipment design, reduces engineering overhead and shortens machine‑building cycles. Industry engineers can select matched models according to actual detection range and static‑neutralizing requirements to boost production stability and equipment uptime.

Panasonic continues to optimize its sensor and static‑control product ecosystem, helping automation users achieve reliable, cost‑effective on‑site sensing and electrostatic protection solutions.