The Baumer Sensor Suite (BSS) has been recognized as one of the best innovations of the year by winning the Industrie 4.0 Innovation Award, which highlights its importance in smart manufacturing.

This PC software tool was selected among ten finalists through online voting and expert evaluation. Users ranked BSS third among new products contributing to Industry 4.0 advancements.

BSS stands out as an innovative solution that fully utilizes IO-Link technology across different manufacturers. Its key strength lies in enabling interoperability, aligning with the award’s criteria of supporting manufacturer-independent standards for seamless integration.

Built on a future-proof architecture and integrated with Microsoft Azure Cloud, BSS ensures users always have access to updates and enhanced features via cloud connectivity.

Intuitive User Interface

As a comprehensive tool for evaluating, selecting, and configuring IO-Link devices, BSS offers application developers an efficient way to implement these technologies. Its intuitive visualization of sensor functions has proven particularly valuable in practice.

Over 2000 users are currently benefiting from this free software solution. “The overwhelming response confirms the value of our product,” notes Product Manager Lasse-Pekka Thiem. The BSS complements Baumer’s broader connectivity offerings, including a portable USB-C IO-Link master device for convenient operation—ideal for testing purposes.

Further details and downloads are available at www.baumer.com/bss

Award Ceremony Update

The seventh Industrie 4.0 Innovation Award will be presented in 2022 by VDE Verlag GmbH, ZVEI, and Standardization Council Industrie 4.0 during a December ceremony.

For more information about the Baumer Sensor Suite, visit our booth at SPS in Nuremberg (Hall 4a, Booth 345).

Last Updated: 2025-09-04 22:39:53