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Blue Laser displacement sensors from Micro-Epsilon solve measurement tasks on demanding surfaces. For example, optoNCDT 1750BL Blue Laser sensors measure the damp paper pulp of quality paper during the production process. This makes it possible to now measure the product when the paper pulp becomes a solid paper web. This saves material and money. In addition to the paper industry, the optoNCDT 1750BL laser triangulation sensor is used in the metals, ceramics, semiconductor, food and wood industries as well as in medical technology.

Extremely compact, high resolution and high speed - with these characteristics, the new thermoIMAGER TIM QVGA infrared camera is ideally suited to reliable monitoring of industrial processes. The camera is 40% smaller than its predecessor which therefore enables even easier integration in industrial processes such as monitoring tasks in 3D printing. With a resolution of 382 x 288 pixels and a frame rate up to 80 Hz, it dynamically monitors temperature ranges from -20 °C to +900 °C reliably. For temperatures up to 1500 °C, a special model is available.

Whether it is shiny metallic, structured or very fine white graduations - they have all one thing in common: measuring the color of these surfaces is challenging. Micro-Epsilon has developed the new CFS2 circular sensors that are adapted to the high requirements of demanding surfaces. They operate using the CFO controller. These circular sensors illuminate the measurement object in a uniform manner and therefore offer measurement results that are even more stable with higher color accuracy. Fields of application are color recognition of wine labels, coloring of textiles or inspection of components with metallic paints.

Turnkey thicknessSENSOR systems precisely measure the thickness of strip and plate materials within the production line even with high dynamics. This non-contact, and wear-free optical solution is extremely compact. Furthermore, it offers a user-friendly web interface where eight user-specific settings can be stored and exported. The measurement task can be optimized via the signal peak selection function and freely adjustable signal averaging.

The IF2008PCIe interface card enables synchronous data acquisition of four digital sensor signals and two encoders. It is designed for installation in PCs with PCI Express slot. Combined with the IF2008E expansion board, processing of six digital signals, two encoders, two analog signals and eight I/O signals is possible.

The new capaNCDT MD6-22 is a capacitive handheld gauge for mobile gap measurements. It reliably solves measurement tasks in plant and machine building, wind turbines, construction and maintenance of turbines and engines, as well as test benches. Due to its compatibility with numerous capacitive sensors from Micro-Epsilon, the MD6-22 is suitable for a wide range of applications that require high precision gap

scanCONTROL 30xx/BL laser scanners are designed for dynamic measurement tasks with high demands on resolution and accuracy. Available with measuring ranges of 25 and 50 mm (along the laser line/X axis), they are primarily used in automation tasks, production and process monitoring as well as quality control. The selectable High Dynamic Range mode (or HDR mode) additionally offers an innovative exposure control feature which enables precise results even on demanding surfaces.

Designed for applications involving high volumes, the new wireSENSOR WPS-Kxx draw-wire displacement sensors measure distance and position precisely. The K series combines high performance sensors for indoor and outdoor applications with an excellent price/performance ratio. Due to their modular design, the sensors can be adapted quickly and easily to the respective measurement task.

The optoNCDT 1220 from Micro-Epsilon is a laser sensor with an attractive price/performance ratio, high measurement accuracy and ease of use. Suitable for OEM and serial applications in automation technology, this miniature sensor with integrated controller measures displacement, distance and position on a wide range of surfaces.

When cutting fabrics, optoCONTROL CLS-K fiber optic sensors from Micro-Epsilon determine the exact position of the fabric strip. Therefore, a sensor is mounted directly on one of the cutting blades and recognizes when the fabric is in the cutting position. The fiber optic sensors used optimize the cutting accuracy and the quality of the final products, while reducing waste and machine errors.

In numerous industrial processes, high precision temperature control is required to achieve high and consistent quality results. Modern infrared temperature measuring devices detect hot objects, parts that are difficult to access and that move quickly. From a safe distance, these thermoIMAGER TIM infrared cameras detect temperature profiles of, e.g., glass, metals and very fine details on PCBs.

The confocalDT IFS2405-6 from Micro-Epsilon is a new confocal chromatic sensor which can be mounted in a safe distance from the object to be measured. The sensor is primarily used for thickness measurements in glass production processes where it provides precise measurement results at a large offset distance. Every confocal chromatic sensor in the IFS series covers measuring ranges from 0.1 to 30 mm.