We develop, produce and distribute highly specialized systems for factory automation and quality control since 1965. Our sensors and controllers solve tasks that are not solvable with standard sensors.
Milestones and history
| 1965 | Foundation of ROLAND ELECTRONIC GmbH as subsidiary of Roland Sirenenbau GmbH |
| 1970 | Development of the first Double Sheet Detectors for the metal packaging industry |
| 1976 | Switch disconnectors and canning lines switching devices for the metal packaging industry |
| 1980 | Development of the magnetic continuous sheet thickness measurement system MDM 3000 |
| 1985 | Single sensor double sheet detector for steel and aluminum sheets for the automotive industry |
| 1986 | First Weld Seam Detector for tubes in coils |
| 1990 | Microprocessor-based Double Sheet Detectors of the R2000 series |
| 1993 | Installation of the first Steel Cord Inspection systems (SIS) for steel belted radial tires |
| 1996 | Microprocessor-based Weld Seam Detector SND 30 |
| DIN ISO 9001 certification | |
| Foundation of Roland Industrial Electronics Inc. to serve the North American continent | |
| 1998 | Introduction of the PC-based Steel Cord Inspection system SIS XP |
| 2002 | Double Sheet Detectors with fieldbus interfaces, R1000 series |
| 2004 | PC-based Weld Seam Detector SND40 with the magnetic flux leakage and eddy current probes |
| 2006 | Cost-effective microprocessor-based double sheet detection for the metal packaging industry |
| 2008 | System for nondestructive testing UFD40 series for cables and wires |
| 2009 | Introduction of the very cost-effective hardness tester for mass-produced parts |
| 2010 | Noncontact single probe measurement for FE- and NF-materials I100-S-WI |
| 2011 | Single-Sided Double Sheet Detection of Thick Blanks up to 12 mm: P128 |
| Autarchic Weld Seam Sensor for narrow metal strips: NS9N-AAD-SC | |
| 2012 | Innovative Eddy Current sensor for the detection of layers, butt joints and edges: Eagle Eye AA |
| 2013 | Laser based Dual Head Double Sheet Control System for Metals and non metal material: L20 |
| 2014 | 3-channel-version of L20 |
| Partnership with EHR GmbH & Co. KG | |
| New laser based product lines for thickness gauging: i!mensio and EHR AluCheck | |
| EHR AluCheck, i!mensio product line | |
| 2016 | SIS G3 Steel Cord Inspection in the 3th. generation |
| 2018 | LTM Sheet Thickness Measuring, new product line, laser based technology |
| 2020 | SIS VISION Steel Cord Inspection, new technology |
| 2021 | New management team: ROLAND ELECTRONIC sets new course for the future |
Global Network
Our global Sales and Service Network ensures that we are where our customers are. We speak their language and give successful advice due to the high competence of our staff and sales partners.
Competency
Our customers appreciate the decades of experience in the “Magnetic Technologies” that have made us an indispensable partner for the metal processing industry.
Customer Focus
Our Sales and Service is on site at our customers day by day. The ROLAND Application Laboratory determines the most secure and safest solution for your new application.
Innovations
Innovations with high customer value are our strength. Our own developments are always focused on our core competencies. We use the latest sensor and Communication Technologies. Our investments are above average for the development, so that new improved products come into being.
Technologies
Our core competencies are: Magnetic Flux, Eddy Current and Induction. With these Technologies, we build sensors for very special detection tasks. We apply latest laser technology where the advantages of optical technology are required.