27.05.2026 • News
Balluff opens new technology center in Chengdu
With around 400 square meters of laboratory and office space, the center focuses on the development of sensor technologies, in particular inductive sensors and position measuring systems, as well as on connection technology and industrial networking
From left to right: Dr. Martin Osterfeld, General Manager Balluff Sensors (Chengdu) Co., Ltd. Thomas Sattes, Regional Vice President APAC & Managing Director Greater China, Balluff Rolf Hermle, former Managing Director Balluff Florian Hermle, Managing Director Balluff Eric Wu, Deputy General Manager Balluff Automation (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
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By combining local engineering expertise, manufacturing know-how and customer proximity, the aim is to shorten development cycles and design solutions close to the market. The center works closely with the technology centers in Germany and Hungary and is part of a global network in which over 500 employees worldwide work on new automation solutions.
Balluff plans to invest around 15 million euros in the site over five years. Around 25 developers will be employed in the initial phase, with plans to expand to more than 50 employees in the medium term.
