| Monday, January 17, 2022 |
| New multi-point colour detection system measures up to 28 LED test specimens simultaneously with high repeatability |
| Precision sensor supplier Micro-Epsilon has updated its popular colorCONTROL MFA series of LED Analyzers with the colorCONTROL MFA-7. The high precision, multi-point... |
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| Tuesday, January 4, 2022 |
| Why eddy current sensors are replacing inductive sensors and switches |
| Both eddy current sensors as well as inductive switches and displacement sensors each have their respective advantages when measuring position and displacement... |
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| Thursday, December 16, 2021 |
| KEB drive controllers help optimise servo-hydraulic press to ensure fewer rejects and reduced energy costs |
| KEB Automation has supplied a variety of drive controllers from its COMBIVERT range, as well as Active Infeed Converters to MS-Hydraulik, a developer of servo-hydraulic press technology based in... |
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| Friday, December 10, 2021 |
| New laser distance sensor with integrated heating and cooling element is |
| Precision sensor supplier Micro-Epsilon has extended its popular optoNCDT ILR2250-100 range of non-contact laser distance sensors with an integrated heating and cooling... |
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| Friday, December 10, 2021 |
| Regenerative energy: the underestimated efficiency factor for machines |
| Many processes, particularly those that occur cyclically, have a high potential of regenerative energy that could be utilised easily and efficiently. However, when it comes to the technical solution... |
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| Wednesday, December 1, 2021 |
| Micro-Epsilon extends its range of 3D snapshot sensors with an even more affordable high performance version |
| Precision sensor manufacturer Micro-Epsilon has extended its surfaceCONTROL range of high precision 3D snapshot measurement sensors for automated, inline measurement of... |
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| Wednesday, November 24, 2021 |
| New high resolution thermal imaging camera with Ethernet interface includes autonomous operation without external PC |
| Precision sensor manufacturer Micro-Epsilon has introduced a thermal imaging camera with Ethernet interface and automatic hotspot finder function, enabling the camera to be... |
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| Wednesday, November 24, 2021 |
| An introduction to feedback devices for VFD and servo applications |
| One issue that often arises when designing closed-loop applications is which type of feedback to use on the motors. In this article, Jeff Kardell of KEB America describes the different types of feedback... |
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| Wednesday, November 17, 2021 |
| High Pressure Water Descaling pilot facility in steel manufacturing makes use of Micro-Epsilon thermal imaging cameras |
| Tata Steel is using a thermoIMAGER TIM M-1 thermal imaging camera from Micro-Epsilon with a short 1µm wavelength, as well as a thermoIMAGER TIM 400T 1500 long... |
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| Tuesday, November 16, 2021 |
| KEB prepares for the future with a new high-bay warehouse |
| The KEB Automation headquarters in Barntrup, Germany is being further expanded with the construction of a new high-bay warehouse, which is being built over the next 18 months on the former... |
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| Monday, November 8, 2021 |
| New O-frame inline thickness measurement system for plastic strip, film and sheet materials with web widths up to 1,250mm |
| Precision sensor supplier Micro-Epsilon has extended its thicknessGAUGE range of inline thickness measurement systems with an O-frame version for precise thickness... |
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| Monday, November 1, 2021 |
| A colourful challenge for measurement technologies |
| Determination, measurement and detection of colours in industrial applications are complex measurement tasks. Compared to other physical quantities, it is difficult to... |
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| Tuesday, October 12, 2021 |
| 2D/3D laser profile sensors now offer larger measuring fields |
| Precision sensor manufacturer Micro-Epsilon has extended its scanCONTROL 30xx range of laser profile sensors (laser scanners) with two larger measuring fields now available. In... |
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| Monday, October 11, 2021 |
| Stepper motor versus servo motor: which is right for your application? |
| In today’s industrial marketplace, it can be challenging and confusing when choosing the correct motor for an application. As well as all the different types of motor, the information provided on ... |
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| Monday, September 27, 2021 |
| New laser line triangulation sensor is designed for distance measurements on shiny metallic, rough and structured surfaces |
| Precision sensor manufacturer Micro-Epsilon continues to develop and expand its already comprehensive range of laser triangulation sensors with the introduction of the optoNCDT... |
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| Wednesday, September 15, 2021 |
| Mills CNC chooses laser triangulation sensor from Micro-Epsilon to position and measure railway fishplates in automated machine tool inspection system |
| Mills CNC, a machine tool supplier based in Leamington Spa, has chosen to use a laser triangulation sensor from Micro-Epsilon in one of its bespoke machine tool automation... |
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| Monday, September 6, 2021 |
| KEB UK appoints Mark Checkley as Managing Director |
| KEB Automation has announced the appointment of Mark Checkley as Managing Director of KEB (UK) Ltd. Mark takes over the reins from Tom Skelton, who has retired after serving more than 27... |
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| Wednesday, September 1, 2021 |
| New compact, high precision 3D sensor enables fast, reliable defect detection on shiny and reflecting surfaces |
| The perceived quality of smooth, defect-free surfaces is determined by the look and feel, colour and shape consistency of the surface. High quality finished surfaces are therefore a... |
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| Tuesday, August 31, 2021 |
| Glamox supplies energy-efficient, maintenance-free LED floodlights for well stimulation vessel |
| Global LED lighting specialist Glamox has supplied energy-efficient LED floodlights for Island Patriot, a well stimulation vessel. As part of a recent renovation, the vessel’s conventional High... |
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| Monday, August 23, 2021 |
| New LED marine navigation lights from Glamox set new standards in terms of reliability, energy efficiency and lifetime |
| Global LED lighting specialist Glamox has launched a new family of marine navigation lights with the very latest LED and driver technology, providing users with a navigation light that is unsurpassed in... |
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| Wednesday, August 11, 2021 |
| Factors to consider when measuring thickness in battery production |
| Energy storage devices such as lithium-ion batteries play a crucial role in electromobility and energy transition. In order to optimise battery production... |
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| Monday, August 9, 2021 |
| Product Lifecycle Management for automation components |
| When purchasing automation products, it is not only about the performance and price. Buyers should also ensure they ask suppliers how long their product will be supported and where it is in its... |
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| Monday, August 2, 2021 |
| New laser distance sensor with IO-Link simplifies integration and commissioning in industrial automation environments |
| Precision sensor supplier Micro-Epsilon has extended its optoNCDT ILR2250-100 range of non-contact laser distance sensors to include a version with IO-Link, a widely used... |
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| Thursday, July 8, 2021 |
| KEB extends its COMBIVERT F6 range of drive controllers |
| KEB Automation has extended its COMBIVERT F6 range of high performance single-axis drive controllers with an even wider choice of power ratings from 2.2kW up to 450kW... |
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| Monday, June 28, 2021 |
| KEB servo drives selected for new hybrid mobile crushers |
| Austrian company Rubble Master is using COMBIVERT F6 servo drives from KEB Automation on its latest hybrid range of mobile crushers. The servo drives were selected due to their compactness... |
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