Switches, Sensors, and Relays for a Smarter, Safer World
Standex Detect is a global leader in high‑performance switches, sensors, and relays. Our expertise in reed switches, relays, and sensors powers applications across industries, from smart home automation to industrial automation, transportation, renewable energy, and test & measurement.
Standex Detect brings together decades of engineering experience and market leadership, building on the heritage of industry‑leading legacy brands:
- MEDER electronic – pioneering reed switch and sensor solutions with a global footprint
- OKI Sensor Device Corporation – innovative reed switch and magnetic sensing solutions
- Sensor Solutions – advanced sensing products for specialized applications
- American Relays – precision relay manufacturing
- Sanyu Electric & Sanyu Switch – global relay solutions
Together, these capabilities form a powerful platform for innovative reed switches, sensors, and relays that serve customers worldwide.
Standex Detect operates under the strategic leadership and corporate governance framework of Standex Electronics and Standex International Corporation.
Our portfolio delivers proven performance across three core product categories that define our expertise in precision switching and sensing technologies.
Standex Detect reed switches are hermetically sealed components that deliver precise, dependable switching performance in a simple and compact form. Activated by a magnetic field, they provide an effective method for detecting metal, movement, proximity, liquid level, and flow. Available in multiple sizes and power ratings, our reed switches meet the needs of designs ranging from ultra-miniature low-power electronics to high-voltage and high-power systems.
Our sensor portfolio combines Reed and Hall effect technologies to deliver accurate, contactless sensing for position, proximity, and speed detection. Designed to perform reliably in harsh environments, these sensors serve industries such as automotive, transportation, renewable energy, industrial automation, and medical devices. With a focus on precision, durability, and sensitivity, Standex Detect sensors provide trusted control across critical applications.
Standex Detect relays offer a versatile range of electromagnetic and solid-state solutions designed for high reliability and superior signal integrity. Our portfolio includes Reed relays, Photo-MOSFET relays, and optocouplers that meet the stringent demands of industries like test and measurement, automotive EV systems, battery management, and medical equipment. Whether the application requires high-voltage isolation, low signal distortion, or dependable performance in extreme conditions, our relays ensure consistent operation and long service life.
Our solutions support mission‑critical applications in:
- Test and Measurement – automatic test equipment, instrumentation, compliance testing
- Renewable Energy – battery management, charging infrastructure, energy storage
- Industrial and Automation – process control, factory automation, robotics
- Transportation – passenger vehicles, EV, public transport, marine, and aviation
- Smart Home and Consumer – appliances, HVAC, security, renewable energy integration
At Standex Detect, we build solutions through collaboration and technical excellence:
- Innovate – Develop new sensing and switching technologies for emerging applications
- Consult – Align solutions precisely to customer needs and application requirements
- Engineer – Design tailored, robust solutions with rapid turnaround
- Deliver – Exceed customer expectations with every solution
This customer intimacy approach enables us to move quickly, adapt to market needs, and maintain our reputation for quality and reliability.
We are committed to:
- Quality – Reliability proven through extensive life cycle and environmental testing
- Innovation – Continual investment in new sensing and switching technologies
- Sustainability – Supporting energy efficiency and resource conservation through smart solutions
Standex Detect continues to lead the switching and sensing industry—engineering solutions that make systems smarter, safer, and more efficient.
Building on a Legacy of Leadership
At Standex Detect, our legacy is built on decades of expertise in innovative reed switches, sensors, and relays. From pioneering reed technology to advanced magnetic and solid-state sensing solutions, we’ve combined the strengths of our heritage brands to serve customers in industries where performance and reliability are non-negotiable. Explore our global distribution network, latest news, and commitments to sustainability and social responsibility that continue to shape the smarter, safer systems of tomorrow.
Distribution Partners
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Sustainability
We engineer products and processes with efficiency and environmental responsibility in mind. Every step we take is designed to reduce impact and conserve resources.
Social Responsibilty
We believe in making a difference beyond our products through community outreach and workplace well-being. Our commitment extends to supporting people, safety, and inclusion.