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Micro-Epsilon

Unit 1, Pioneer Business Park
North Road
Ellesmere Port
Cheshire
CH65 1AD
United Kingdom

Telephone : 0151 355 6070
Fax : 0151 355 6075
Email : info@micro-epsilon.co.uk
Web : www.micro-epsilon.co.uk


Article archive for Micro-Epsilon

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Laser sensor measures width and height of metal cutting discs in rapid time (17/01/2012)

A manufacturer of carbide cutting tools for metalworking is using high precision laser displacement sensors from Micro-Epsilon to measure the width and height of cutting discs. Mobile in operation, the wear-free system works without touching the...

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Displacement sensors offer high accuracy, robustness and lower cost (09/01/2012)

Micro-Epsilon has extended its mainSENSOR series of magneto-inductive displacement measurement sensors. The latest addition to is a slimline version with an M18 stainless steel housing. The new MDS-45-M18-SA provides a longer measuring range, from...

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Laser profile scanner is faster and easier to configure for gap measurements (03/01/2012)

Micro-Epsilon has introduced a non-contact laser profile scanner for the measurement of gaps and edges. The gapCONTROL 2711 incorporates the same hardware and software interfaces as the company’s existing scanCONTROL 2710 and 2810 laser profile...

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Sensors offer more stable, reliable colour recognition (03/11/2011)

Micro-Epsilon has introduced a new range of colour recognition sensors that provide up to 20 times higher resolution than conventional colour recognition sensors and offer more stable, reliable colour measurements, even on shiny or reflective...

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Laser triangulation sensor uses blue laser technology (26/09/2011)

Micro-Epsilon has launched what it is claiming is a world first in laser triangulation sensor technology. The innovative Blue Laser Sensor offers significant benefits for users who need to measure the position or displacement of red-hot glowing...

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Technology workshop on non-contact measurement techniques and principles (14/04/2011)

Precision measurement specialist Micro-Epsilon is launching a series of Technical Workshops on ‘Non-contact Measurement Techniques and Best Practices’. The first of these workshops will take place on 12th May 2011 at The Holiday Inn, Reading South....

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Laser sensor offers 50kHz measuring speed and integrated controller with Ethernet interface (21/03/2011)

Micro-Epsilon has introduced the optoNCDT 2300, a high-end, self-contained laser displacement sensor that requires no separate controller and which provides an extremely high measuring speed of up to 50kHz. And while competing sensors are claimed to...

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Miniature infrared temperature sensor requires no separate controller (07/01/2011)

Micro-Epsilon has introduced a miniature infrared temperature sensor with integrated controller for temperature measurements from –50 deg C to 1,600 deg C. The new thermoMETER CSlaser has a double sighting laser rather than a single laser, which...

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3D laser profile scanner now with optional Ethernet connectivity (14/09/2010)

Micro Epsilon has launched a new version of its popular 3D laser profile scanner, the scanCONTROL 2700, which is now available with an Ethernet interface as standard. FireWire is still available if preferred. ...

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Embedded coil technology improves temperature stability of displacement sensors (19/07/2010)

Micro-Epsilon has developed a novel technology for use with eddy current and capacitive displacement sensors. The new technologies and manufacturing methods enable a wide variety of custom sensors to be produced, which are not...

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Compact and robust sensors for proximity detection (14/05/2010)

A range of displacement measurement sensors that combines the robustness and proven measurement performance of eddy current sensor technology with the latest printed coil and permanent magnet technology is now available in the UK from Micro-Epsilon....

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High resolution portable surface profiler uses confocal displacement sensors (22/01/2010)

A new non-contact metrology system that provides portable surface profiling, imaging and thickness measurements down to nanometre resolutions, is utilising high precision optoNCDT 2401 confocal displacement sensors from Micro-Epsilon. The...

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Ratio pyrometer offers low cost measurement in difficult high-temperature applications (23/11/2009)

Micro-Epsilon has expanded its range of non-contact infrared temperature sensors to include a new compact infrared ratio temperature sensor (ratio pyrometer). The new thermoMETER CT ratio pyrometer is ideal for OEMs that need...

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Low cost , handheld thermal imager. Prices start from £1,995 (12/11/2009)

Micro-Epsilon UK has set up a partnership agreement with Flir Systems UK, a supplier of infrared thermography systems. Micro-Epsilon will now offer its customers a range of low cost handheld thermal imaging cameras, which...

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Two-wire loop powered infrared temperature sensor (08/10/2009)

Micro-Epsilon has expanded its range of non-contact infrared temperature sensors to include a new programmable, two-wire loop powered version. The new thermoMETER CSmicro 2W sensor is a 4-20mA loop-powered device that measures...

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New programmable controller for thickness and coplanarity measurement (09/07/2009)

Micro-Epsilon has launched a powerful, flexible programmable controller that enables the real time processing (up to 100kHz) of up to six input and output signals from the company’s displacement sensors. The controller is ideal for thickness,...

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3D laser profile sensor gets smaller and smarter (06/07/2009)

The latest addition to Micro-Epsilon’s scanCONTROL range of 2D/3D laser profile sensors is the scanCONTROL 2710, which is not only more compact than its predecessors, but also offers new set up and configuration software. The sensor is ideal for...

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Teach-in feature gives laser displacement sensor maximum flexibility (19/06/2009)

Micro-Epsilon has introduced a replacement for its optoNCDT 1401 laser sensor - the optoNCDT 1402 offers enhanced performance and additional flexibility in terms of measuring range adjustment. The sensor’s new ‘Teach-In’ function enables the user to...

Checking the vital statistics of flat glass (01/04/2009)

Two new measuring stations supplied by Micro-Epsilon are being used by glass manufacturer Schott to inspect the dimensional accuracy and edge quality of flat glass at the latter’s manufacturing plant in Jena, Germany Dimensional accuracy is a...

Infrared non-contact temperature sensors (26/03/2009)

Visitors to Micro-Epsilon’s stand at this year’s Maintec exhibition were able to see a demonstration of the company’s new thermoMETER CT laser range of infrared non-contact temperature sensors. These sensors are ideal for measuring the temperature...