Our DNA – systematic Safety
ASO has stood for innovative safety solutions in automation for over 40 years. As a family-run company with sites in Germany, the USA and China, we develop, manufacture and distribute high-quality sensors that protect people and machines.
Our mission: tailor-made solutions for every application. Our vision: a safe world for everyone.
We are your partner for intelligent safety solutions with a high level of solution expertise, consistent customer focus and strong team spirit.
Three locations – one mission: Safety in Automation

Lippstadt
– Germany –
Development, production & administration on 10.000 m²
More than 160 employees
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Our strength? Customized solutions
Automated safety is more than just an order and delivery – it requires precision, experience and close cooperation. To ensure that a solution fits your product perfectly and meets all requirements, we rely on individual development and the highest engineering skills.
As the innovation leader in our sector and a reliable partner for companies in a wide range of industries, we bring this expertise to the table. Each of our products is the result of in-depth development work and well thought-out solutions. To ensure maximum safety and quality, our solutions are specially developed and extensively tested at the ASO Test Center.
Rely on our experience – for safety that integrates seamlessly into your applications.




Over 40 years of experience – our success story
Since its foundation in 1984, ASO has developed from a craft business into a global market leader. Today, we set global standards in safety sensor technology with innovation, quality and customer proximity – while remaining a family-run company.
Sustainability
Our responsibility for the future!




















