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12/20/2011: Multi-purpose, high precision optoCONTROL ODC micrometer

The optoCONTROL ODC product family offers multi-purpose application options. The system is integrated directly in the production process for the monitoring of components, for process control or quality assurance. Four different models enable the optoCONTROL ODC to be applied universally.
Optical micrometer for quality inspection

12/20/2011: Less is more

Many capacitive sensors are becoming much more compact these days. This means that the sensors require less installation space for the same measuring range. The sensors also provide high resolutions down to just a few nanometres and contribute greatly to quality assurance tasks. Furthermore, the latest capacitive gap sensors are able to accurately measure the depth of gaps.
Extended capacitive measuring range

12/20/2011: Get to know the situation

In order to ensure error-free electronic connections, it is critical that each pin is perfectly positioned. In order to ensure 100% precision, inspection has to be carried out during the production process. This task can be carried out using laser profile scanners, which are ideal due to their high speed and resolution.
Evaluation of pin position

11/15/2011: New confocal high-end system

The new confocalDT 2451 and 2471 controllers represent a major technological breakthrough in terms of confocal measurement technology. A measuring rate of up to 70 kHz, set up and configuration via web interface, and the inclusion of the latest connectivity ports are just some of the key features. This new measuring system was showcased for the first time at the recent SPS trade show in Nuremberg.
Confocal for true industrial use

11/15/2011: Two-in-one thermoIMAGER integrates two cameras

The new thermoIMAGER TIM 200 displays both an infrared image and a visual real-time image at the same time and overlays these images when required. By using Bi-spectral technology, the camera can be directed very quickly to the target object, which helps to orientate the infrared image. The smallest IR camera in its class, the new camera measures temperatures between -20°C and 900°C or up to 1500°C.
The thermoIMAGER integrates two cameras in one

11/15/2011: A rock-hard task

optoNCDT 1700 laser sensors are being used to automatically monitor the production of concrete blocks. Placed after the block-making machine, the sensors measure the height of the blocks "on-the-fly". The baseboards serve as the reference distance when calculating the height.
Measuring the height of concrete blocks

10/21/2011: Software fix for "dongle" error

Any ICONNECT based application running without dongle shows an error message "failed to find the ICONNECT dongle". We investigated the problem and developed a patch ...
Fix for error message "failed to find the ICONNECT dongle"

10/10/2011: Free workshop "defect recognition" - reflectCONTROL

Following our very successful workshop in 2010, Micro-Epsilon invites you to the reflectCONTROL Open Day November 16th 2011.
reflectCONTROL Open Day 2011 - Workshop "defect recognition"

09/27/2011: Simple, robust, reliable – inductive sensors

Inductive sensors are popular because of their competitive price and because of the numerous standard, off-the-shelf sensor models that are available. The sensors are simple in their design, robust and reliable. Typical uses include simple distance measurements that require a continuous signal. The many different sensor versions cater for a wide variety of applications.
Classic inductive sensors

09/27/2011: New sensor for LED testing

The new colorCONTROL MFA-5 is used to check the quality of 5 to 20 LEDs. The sensor ensures the proper functioning and monitors the quality of high-spec displays. The new sensor complements the existing product range designed for tasks with minimum measuring points. It is a modular system that can be expanded in increments of 5.
LED testing – 5 at a time

09/27/2011: Endoscopes from Micro-Epsilon

New to Micro-Epsilon's product range is technical endoscopes for inspection of cavities. Models are designed specifically with industrial and mechanical engineering requirements in mind. With our many years of experience and technical competence we can help you to find the perfect model for your needs.
Technical endoscopes for cavity inspection

09/27/2011: 64 Bit support for scanCONTROL

The latest Demo CD version for scanCONTROL laser scanners supports 64-bit Windows, so scanners can now be used with the latest computing systems and applications. This new version contains many more useful features.
Full support for scanCONTROL with Windows 7 32-bit/64-bit

08/08/2011: New low-cost draw-wire sensor

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The latest addition to the series of draw-wire sensors is the wireSENSOR MK88. Offering a compact design and up to 5m measuring range, the sensor is applied wherever a robust and cost-efficient draw-wire sensor with a large measuring range is required.
New low-cost draw-wire sensor MK88

08/08/2011: Compact and reliable in the meter range

The very compact optoNCDT ILR 1030 is the new entry in the laser displacement measurement at Micro-Epsilon. The sensor measures up to 8m without a reflector (50m with reflector) and is ideally suited for OEM applications due to its extremely favorable price performance ratio.
Non-contact displacement measurements

08/08/2011: Laser triangulation for fast applications

Measuring tasks with vibrating or fast moving parts, changing surfaces or where high precision is required, are the tasks of the high-end laser sensor optoNCDT 2300. The new performance standard is achieved by 50kHz measuring rate and new evaluation algorithms. However, there is much more about the new sensor.
Laser triangulation in top form

08/08/2011: Precision for perfect teeth

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Confocal sensors are applied in measuring systems of Certiga in order to scan dental components in high precision. Using this technology, results in extreme high resolution while offering a long-service life are achieved. The machine is ideal for many other surfaces.
Confocal measurement of dental components

06/29/2011: Integrating laser scanners - easier than ever before

scanCONTROL laser scanners are used when the profile points of a line or 3D images of surfaces are needed. The profiles recorded then need to be further processed with a software application. Linking laser scanners and application software - by using device drivers or plug-ins - is now easier than ever before.
Easy software integration for laser scanners

06/29/2011: Color recognition by optical fiber

Color sensors of the colorSENSOR LT range are used in a wide range of industrial applications. They directly recognize the color on the target by means of an optical fiber. The color, which has been previously taught, is checked for in a subsequent inline inspection, and this permits quality assurance or parts sorting in numerous applications. Eight different series in different performance classes offer the right color recognition solution for every task.
Comparing colors directly on the object

06/29/2011: Thickness in the C-frame

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To measure the thickness of metal strips, a differential measurement is often made using a sensor on the upper and lower flanges. This methodology has been perfected in the thicknessCONTROL MTS 8202, which also recognizes tilts and undulations with the aid of laser scanners. However, it can also be equipped with other sensors, depending on requirements.
Modular measurement of metal strip thickness

06/29/2011: Measuring on incandescent objects

Brake discs subject to heavy wear and tear start to glow and warp due to thermal stresses. This deformation must only be permitted within narrow limits and so it has to be the subject of inspection. This type of measurement is difficult with conventional laser sensors - but it is a perfectly normal task for the new blue laser.
Measuring brake disc deformation

05/31/2011: High-precision gap measurement

Up to now, the measurement of gaps at depths of as much as 20 cm was a task that was very difficult to perform. The new capaNCDT CSG sensors, with their special construction, solve this task reliably. When the sensor is lowered into the gap, it precisely records the width of the gap at its tip. This means that places that had previously been inaccessible can now be measured.
Determining the gap in the depth

05/31/2011: The profile of the bead

Windscreens are glued into the vehicle body during production. It is important to have a perfect adhesive bead before the windscreen is inserted so that the screen can provide the necessary long-term quality and stop water entering or to prevent the annoying noise of the wind at the adhesive joints. The scanCONTROL 2710 profile scanner performs this task during production. In addition, the shape and volume of the adhesive bead are checked.
Automatic inspection of adhesive beads

05/31/2011: Micro-Epsilon is growing

INB Vision AG from Magdeburg has recently joined the Micro-Epsilon group. The company offers two new technologies to round off the Micro-Epsilon surface inspection product range. Defects can now also be detected and measured on matt surfaces.
Structured light projection to detect faults

05/31/2011: Optical micrometer with optical fiber light guide

The detection of edges or presence of products in harsh industrial environments has so far only been possible to a limited extent, because it could have meant subjecting the transmitter and receiver to damage. The new optoCONTROL CLS K sensors perform these duties by using an optical fiber that is led close to the point to be tested, where it measures directly.
Edge detection by optical fiber micrometer

05/03/2011: Showing your true colors - colorSENSOR

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In addition to sensors for displacement and temperature measurement, Micro-Epsilon is now also offering a complete range of sensors for color recognition. The latest color sensor technology can help in quality assurance, automation, or in sorting parts. As colorSENSORs, they bring color to the world of Micro-Epsilon products.
colorSENSORs for color recognition

05/03/2011: Measurement of gaps quickly and easily

A non-contact sensor, specifically designed for gap measurement - that's the new gapCONTROL profile sensor. It measures different types of gap, calculates the desired values and provides the result as output. This way approach processes, flushness, height offsets, and so on can be quickly and easily calculated as measurements and then made available as output.
gapCONTROL - the gap measurement professional

05/03/2011: Optical testing of pulleys

A perfect centricity and a perfectly round diameter, these are criteria that matter for a good belt pulley. Any deviation from this leads to the deterioration of the unit where the pulley is located. That is why pulley quality is monitored with a number of optoCONTROL ODC sensors.
The ideal diameter

05/03/2011: Draw-wire sensor with a plastic line

The use of draw-wire sensors is popular because of their simple design and rapid operational readiness. What are new are sensors that use a plastic line to record the distance to the measuring target. Thanks to the robust plastic line, a number of significant benefits are achieved in numerous applications, especially in the electrical industry and medical technology.
wireSENSOR with plastic line

03/29/2011: Slimline mainSENSORs

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Highly dynamic, non-contact, with a measuring range of up to 55 mm, measuring in a sophisticated environment - only Micro-Epsilon's mainSENSORs fit this bill. The product range is now joined by a new model in slim M18 housing with the same technical data.
Lean magneto-inductive sensors

03/29/2011: New: thermoIMAGER TIM 160 as a line scanner

A compact thermal imaging camera with a line scanner function, that's the latest new feature of the thermoIMAGER TIM. It represents the perfect opportunity for continuous temperature monitoring on production lines and belt processes. The camera has the advantages of compact size, comprehensive evaluation options, absence of any mechanical features, and low procurement costs.
Non-contact temperature measurement along a line

03/29/2011: Innovation: Blue Laser displacement sensors

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Displacement sensors with Blue Laser Technology are a brand new innovation that is available now. Integrated in triangulation sensors, they offer a clear advantage in terms of precision with organic objects or incandescent metals. The optoNCDT 1700BL models are characterized by high-performance lenses and a new evaluation technology.
Displacement sensor with blue laser

02/15/2011: Regional benefactor for youth in research

The regional contests for "Jugend forscht" (Youth in Research) Germany's best known contest for budding scientists, are taking place on 3rd and 4th March 2012. Micro-Epsilon is a new regional sponsor for Lower Bavaria in promoting creativity and affinity with technology. The results will be announced at the University of Passau.
Micro-Epsilon supports Germany's Young Scientist competition

02/15/2011: Boom lengths with mobile cranes

With mobile cranes and mobile platforms, the actual length of the boom is critical in calculating the load torque. Small draw-wire sensors are integrated in the boom, which provide reliable, stable measurement of current extension length. The wireSENSOR MK120 carries out this task for Böcker Machine Works.
When boom length is critical

02/15/2011: Measuring in an ultra-high vacuum

Measuring in an ultra-high vacuum (down to 10-12 hPa) means that both the sensors and components are subject to extreme demands. For tasks such as these, Micro-Epsilon has developed special triaxial feedthroughs, which offer very high signal quality. These miniature feedthroughs are unique and represent a quality solution for accurate results in conjunction with UHV sensors.
Unique measurement in an ultra-high vacuum

02/15/2011: Laser triangulation for high speed tasks

The optoNCDT 2300 laser sensor is the new high-end laser triangulation model. Highlights include integrated sensor electronics at a 50 kHz class sampling rate. The new model's performance is impressive, especially with high speed moving objects or varying surfaces.
High-end laser triangulation

01/12/2011: Simple software for profile evaluation 2.0

The scanCONTROL Configuration Tools software application makes it possible to program the scanCONTROL profile scanner individually and to visualize profile data. The software stands out because of its intuitive user guidance system, providing the desired data evaluation very quickly. Due to the wide range of examples, the many functions can also be tested without a laser scanner. Version 2.0 of Configuration Tools is available now.
scanCONTROL Configuration Tools 2.0

01/12/2011: Diameters of stainless steel components

Non-contact diameter measurement on lustrous metals is often a problem in measurement technology. Measuring the diameter of stainless steel components is the task of a new unit designed for testing the dimensional stability of catalytic converters. The challenge was quickly resolved using confocal sensor technology, which provides accurate results on almost all surfaces.
Measuring device for stainless steel pipes

01/12/2011: Temperature measurement in the metal processing sector

Metallic targets are difficult to measure using IR temperature sensors because of their high reflection characteristics. As a result, special thermoMETER models have been developed that each play a special role when measuring on metals.
IR sensors for measuring on metals

01/12/2011: Compact and reliable at up to 50m

The ultra compact optoNCDT ILR 1030 is Micro-Epsilon's new laser distance measurement solution. The sensor measures up to 8m without a reflector (and 50m with one) and is only around half the size of other competing models. Reliability and speed are the key benefits of this new sensor, making it suitable for a wide variety of applications.
Non-contact distance measurement up to 50m
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