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The IMS5420-TH white light interferometer opens up new perspectives in industrial thickness measurement of monocrystalline silicon wafers. Due to its broadband superluminescent diode (SLED), the IMS5420-TH can be used for undoped, doped and highly doped SI wafers. The thickness measuring range extends from 0.05 up to 1.05 mm. The measurable thickness of air gaps is even up to 4 mm.

The new thicknessSENSOR ILD1420LL offers even more precision, above all for thickness measurements of metal objects. The ready-to-use sensor system provides non-contact measurement of the thickness of strip and sheet materials. A special feature is the oval light spot of the sensor, which achieves even higher measurement accuracy on textured and rough surfaces. The sensor systems are available for the measuring ranges 10 mm and 25 mm with measuring widths of from 200 to 400 mm.

Eddy current-based inductive sensors of the eddyNCDT series are characterized by micrometer precision and high levels of performance with maximum user convenience. The world’s largest range of sensors allows for a wide variety of applications in industrial series applications. Thanks to their insensitivity to oil, dirt, pressure and temperature, the sensors are used for machine and plant integration.

The draw-wire displacement sensors of the wireSENSOR MK88 and K100 series can now detect even larger measuring ranges. They are now also equipped with a CANopen interface. Draw-wire displacement sensors are used especially in the field of mobile machinery. The new models open up new metrological application possi-bilities. Thanks to the excellent price-performance ratio, these sensors are ideal for series applications.

Three new sensors in the interferoMETER IMP-DS series are designed for high-precision distance measure-ments in special environments. Both the sensors and their cables are highly particle-free and can be used in both cleanroom and vacuum environments. They deliver results in the subnanometer range and are available in different versions: for 90° measurements in bores and small installation spaces, for use in ultra-high vacuum with high temperature stability, and as a miniaturized distance sensor with a diameter of only 4 mm.

The colorSENSOR CFO250 is a high-performance color sensor - ideally suited to industrial color inspection during production when high speeds are required. With the CFO250, a fast raw data supplier joins the powerful controller portfolio. Raw data can be transmitted directly to the PLC in Lab or XYZ at up to 500 Hz. Edge or level triggers control for how long or how many measured values are output.

The new optoNCDT ILR1171-125 laser distance sensor is used for distance measurements up to 270 m and particularly impresses in outdoor measurements. Thanks to the time-of-flight principle and a high measuring rate of up to 40 kHz, this robust sensor achieves a high signal strength and thus delivers stable and precise results even in fog and rain. The high temperature stability allows applications at temperatures from -40 °C to +60 °C. Due to its compact dimensions, the sensor can also be integrated into confined installation spaces.

The confocalDT IFD2411 measuring system combines most compact design and highest performance with integrated Industrial Ethernet. It offers maximum application flexibility for industrial measurement tasks – both for distance and thickness measurements of transparent objects. Thanks to the integrated Industrial Ethernet interface (EtherCAT), you integrate the full sensor performance directly into the PLC. This opens up numerous possible applications, including in machine building as well as in glass and smartphone production.

The confocalDT IFD2410 and IFD2415 sensors represent a new generation of confocal sensors. These sensor systems have an integrated controller, which significantly simplifies installation. Several measuring ranges and accuracy classes open up a wide range of measurement tasks, e.g., for series use in coordinate measuring machines, for inline thickness monitoring of flat glass and for testing electronic components. With measuring rates up to 25 kHz, even dynamic measurements can be performed reliably.

For displacement and distance measurements at ambient temperatures up to +800 °C, Micro-Epsilon now offers the robust, capacitive sensor system capaNCDT 6228. Its high temperature stability and exceptionally high linearity enables precise results even in challenging ambient conditions.

Carbon ribbons are used for interior components but also in the construction of aircraft. To produce narrow carbon ribbons, wide belts are cut into individual strips, spooled onto rolls and measured to the micrometer during this process. For these measurement tasks, precise optoCONTROL 2520 micrometers are used. These are designed for dynamic measurement tasks in industrial areas.

The new JMA-Thickness mounting device is now available both for the confocal chromatic sensors and the interferometers. The JMA Thickness allows quick and easy alignment of sensors for two-sided thickness measurements. This enables highly accurate results to be achieved, as the measuring points can be aligned absolutely congruently by means of fine adjustment.