Readers of the German magazine "Elektronik” voted for the twelfth time on the most innovative products of the year. Of 111 product nominations in 10 product categories the Baumer Series 09 ultrasonic sensors convinced with special innovative features in the sensor category. As the smallest scalable precision sensors they were voted 2nd place. Already in 2008 the Series 10 ultrasonic sensors inspired the readers and gained the 3rd place.