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 non-destructive 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: | |
| EHR AluCheck, i!mensio product line | |
| 2016 | SIS G3 Steel Cord Inspection in the 3rd. 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 |
| 2023 | Complete change of shareholder at Roland Electronic GmbH |
| 2024 | SIS VISION ACU as an important and logical further development of the product family |
| 2025 | New Generation of Double Sheet Detection. The model I21 sets a new benchmark for user-friendliness. |
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Technologies
Our core competencies are: Magnetic Flux, Eddy Current and Induction. With these technologies, we build sensors for very special detection tasks.
Our company
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.
Our heart beats for quality “Made in Germany”.
Competency
Our customers appreciate the decades of experience in the “Magnetic Technologies” that have made us an indispensable partner for the metal processing industry.
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.
Application Laboratory
In ROLAND ELECTRONIC's application laboratory, we provide security for new applications and determine the most favorable solution for your application.