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04/02/2013: The future speaks Ethernet

Ethernet and EtherCAT-capable measurement technology is making inroads into industrial production. Micro-Epsilon offers numerous Ethernet and EtherCAT-capable measuring systems, from laser displacement sensors to eddy-current displacement measurement systems. But just what are the advantages of these network technologies?

The advantages of Ethernet and EtherCAT-capable measurement technology

01/31/2013: “Digital whetstone” for quality control

For quality control in automotive manufacturing, INB Visions AG (a subsidiary of Micro-Epsilon) has developed the surfaceCONTROL surface inspection system. This system introduces a new process, the “digital whetstone”. Here the surface of a vehicle part is virtually stripped, much like with a physical whetstone, and evaluated.

3D surface inspections in automotive manufacturing

01/31/2013: Universal laser sensors – optoNCDT 1700

optoNCDT 1700 is the allrounder among laser triangulation sensors from Micro-Epsilon, and it comes in 3 series: a standard sensor for industrial applications, a laser line sensor for measurements on lustrous metal or coarse surfaces, and a laser sensor with blue laser technology for interference-free measurements on glowing red hot metal surfaces and organic materials.

The allrounder among laser sensors

01/31/2013: A new series of confocal sensors

The new confocalDT IFS 2405 confocal-chromatic sensors for high precision displacement and thickness measurements are more sensitive and allow for larger tilt angles, as well as new base distances for measurements. In addition to common measuring tasks, the new series is also suitable for one-sided thickness measurement of transparent materials.

More precise confocal

01/31/2013: New controller for capacitive sensors

Our new capaNCDT 6200 controller for capacitive displacement sensors can be extended to 4 measuring channels. Its features also include an Ethernet interface, flexible installation options and compatibility with all capacitive sensors from Micro-Epsilon. The additional channels can be added by the user.

Modular capacitive controller

10/18/2012: C-frame goes CFRP

Micro-Epsilon has developed a particularly stable thickness measuring machine in C-frame construction for the metalworking industry. For the first time, the frame of the thicknessCONTROL MTS 8202.LLT (CFK) is made of carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP). The stable design, laser-profile sensors and additional functions offer crucial advantages over conventional radiometric devices, isotopic methods and the measuring instruments with point-type lasers that have been regarded as conventional until now.

A stable thickness measuring machine for the metalworking industry

10/18/2012: Measuring contact temperature

Humans feel a perception of temperature when they touch an object. The so-called contact temperature is an important feature for improving the perceived quality of a surface. With the aid of the thermoMETER CSmicro miniature temperature sensors, a device has now been developed for measuring the haptic perception of temperature.

Mini-pyrometer detects haptic temperature perception

10/18/2012: Distance measurement all down the line

Micro-Epsilon has developed a highly dynamic laser sensor, the optoNCDT 2300LL (LaserLine), for distance measurement on lustrous, rough and textured metallic surfaces. In contrast to point-type laser models, the measurement point has been extended to a short line in this case to avoid any interference in the measurement process.

Laser displacement sensor for lustrous surfaces

10/18/2012: The future speaks Ethernet

The advantages of Ethernet and EtherCAT-capable measurement technology

08/29/2012: Complete flexibility and easy integration

The eddy current measuring system eddyNCDT 3100 includes sensors with integrated storage and a controller with Ethernet connection. This combination ensures that sensors can be changed quickly and the system can be integrated easily into an existing measurement environment. This makes the eddy current system ideal for use in production, test labs and development.

Eddy current system for more flexibility

08/29/2012: New features for the capacitive measurement system capaNCDT 6500

The capacitive multi-channel system capaNCDT 6500 is suited for high-precision applications in production and quality assurance. It is now available with an increased data rate and advanced interfaces.

Capacitive measurement system capaNCDT 6500 with new features

08/27/2012: Hunting waves in cars interiors

INB Vision AG, a company of the Micro-Epsilon group, provides the surfaceCONTROL measuring system for defect recognition on diffusely reflecting surfaces in the interior of cars. surfaceCONTROL uses structured light projection to detect minute bulges or recesses on the dashboard to achieve 100% quality control.

Automated detection of dashboard defects