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About Sentek

Sentek Solutions is the authorised European distributor for Hokuyo Automatic, supplying high‑performance safety laser scanners, 2D/3D LiDAR sensors, and specialist optical electronic devices to automation and robotics teams across Europe. 

With more than 20 years of experience, we support OEMs, AGV / AMR manufacturers, system integrators, and industrial automation specialists with reliable sensing technology designed for demanding environments.

Industries We Support

Our product range includes compact LiDAR, safety laser scanners, obstacle detection sensors, and precision optical equipment used across key sectors such as:

Industrial
Automation

Semiconductor Manufacture

Mobile Vehicle Robotics AGVS/FTS

GEO Mapping

Safety

Port Automation

We combine technical expertise, application knowledge, and long‑standing manufacturer partnerships to help customers select the right sensing solution — whether the goal is improving safety, enhancing navigation, or enabling smarter automation.

Partners

We work closely with leading manufacturers including Hokuyo Automatic, SSZ (Sicherheits-Systeme Zimmermann), and PPT (Peter-Paul Titze), ensuring every product we supply meets the highest standards of performance, reliability, and safety.

As an authorised European Hokuyo distributor, we provide access to some of the most compact and respected LiDAR and safety scanner technologies used by AGV / AMR manufacturers worldwide.

This partnership enables us to support customers with trusted, field‑tested solutions that meet the requirements of modern automation, mobile robotics, and industrial safety applications.

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Sentek Team

A knowledgeable, approachable team supporting customers across Europe.

We pride ourselves on offering responsive support, clear technical guidance, and practical advice based on real‑world integration experience.

Steven Ansell
Adam Gardner
Jonas Ledergerber

Jonas Ledergerber

Jonas joined Sentek Solutions as a managing director in spring 2019.

Prior to this, he obtained a diploma in business engineering and has worked for over a decade in the LiDAR industry pushing the technology globally.

At Sentek Solutions, Jonas represents the German office and is responsible for business development throughout Germany.

Away from work Jonas enjoys playing in orchestras as well as cooking.

Adam Gardner

Adam joined Sentek Solutions in 2008 and has been instrumental in helping the company move forward over this time.

Adam graduated with a degree in metallurgy and has subsequently gained experience in several sectors including the auto ID and barcode scanning sector, amongst others.

At Sentek Solutions Adam has a keen interest and a large knowledge base in the applications of laser scanners (LiDAR) within the robotics and autonomous vehicles sector.

On the weekends Adam is a keen cyclist and hockey player.

Steven Ansell

Steve took over at Sentek in 2012 from his father Rod who had a long and distinguished career in the automation and material handling sector.

Prior to this he obtained a business degree and a masters in marketing.

At Sentek Solutions Steve oversees a lot of the marketing activity and also specialises in the data transmission and sensor areas of the business.

During his time at Sentek Steve has overseen a solid period of business growth.

Away from work Steve enjoys playing and coaching cricket as well as playing golf.