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Monday, January 21, 2013
Miniature rugged draw-wire sensors for fast movements & short displacements
Precision sensor manufacturer Micro-Epsilon has developed a range of miniature rugged draw-wire sensors, which are suitable for harsh applications characterised by fast movements, short displacements and limited space...
   
   
   
   
Monday, October 29, 2012
Displacement and temperature sensors get smaller and smarter
Chris Jones, Managing Director at Micro-Epsilon UK, discusses some of the latest applications and innovations in non-contact displacement measurement and infrared temperature sensors for the automotive and motorsport markets.
   
   
   
   
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
New online product selector for infrared temperature sensors
Precision sensor manufacturer Micro-Epsilon has launched a new online tool for assisting customers in selecting the most appropriate infrared temperature sensor for their application...
   
   
   
   
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Confocal displacement sensors measure gaps in multi-layer PV solar modules
High precision, confocal displacement sensors from Micro-Epsilon are being used to accurately measure the thickness of multi-layer photovoltaic (PV) solar modules...
   
   
   
   
Friday, September 21, 2012
Laser sensors measure profile depth of steel in pre-stressed concrete
A manufacturer of pre-stressed concrete is using laser displacement sensors from Micro-Epsilon to measure the minimum profile depth of pre-stressed steel, which is critical to the quality and resistance of pre-stressed concrete.
   
   
   
   
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Eddy current sensors measure displacement of soil samples at University of Bristol
High precision eddy current sensors from Micro-Epsilon are being used to measure the displacement of soil samples on a complex HCTA (Hollow Cylindrical Torsional Apparatus) in the Department of Civil Engineering at University of Bristol.
   
   
   
   
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Micro-Epsilon turns up the heat at Sensing Technology 2012
Visitors to stand G5 at this year’s Sensing Technology 2012 exhibition (NEC, Birmingham 25-26 September 2012) will have the opportunity to view the latest innovations in infrared temperature measurement, thermal imagers, eddy current and laser displacement measurement from Micro-Epsilon (UK) Ltd.
   
   
   
   
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Laser profile sensors measure dimensional accuracy of sectional garage doors
Laser profile scanners from Micro-Epsilon are being used to measure the dimensional accuracy of key and slot joints on sectional garage doors.
   
   
   
   
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Laser line profile sensors guarantee quality of IC pins and connectors
Manufacturers of printed circuit boards (PCBs) are successfully using laser profile sensors from Micro-Epsilon to inspect integrated circuit (IC) pins, connectors and contacts immediately after production.
   
   
   
   
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
EtherCAT sensors enable real time measurements in industrial automation
Chris Jones, Managing Director at Micro-Epsilon UK, discusses the growing importance of EtherCAT in enabling the latest laser displacement sensors to transfer measurement data in real time in automated industrial environments.
   
   
   
   
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Micro-Epsilon delivers significant order for non-contact measurement systems to the Manufacturing Technology Centre
Precision sensor manufacturer Micro-Epsilon has supplied a package of non-contact displacement measurement sensors to the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) for use on high technology manufacturing and research projects.
   
   
   
   
Monday, June 11, 2012
Inline non-contact thermal imager identifies defects in injection-moulded parts
By working closely with Kunststoff-Zentrum SKZ KTT GmbH, precision sensor manufacturer Micro-Epsilon has developed an inline, non-contact temperature measurement solution for the quality control of injection moulding machines.
   
   
   
   
Monday, May 28, 2012
Blue Laser Sensor measures vibrations on engine manifolds
The optimisation of internal combustion engine operation is becoming increasingly important. For engine management purposes, a whole series of measurements need to be carried out.
   
   
   
   
Monday, May 21, 2012
ProcessVue improves alarm management and mean-time-to-repair at Drax Power Station
By implementing M.A.C Solutions’ ProcessVue alarm management and printer replacement software at Drax Power Station, Selby, North Yorkshire, engineers...
   
   
   
   
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
3mm diameter position sensors for miniature hydraulic cylinders and actuators
Precision sensor manufacturer Micro-Epsilon has extended its range of robust, pressure-resistant position sensors for hydraulics and pneumatics applications...
   
   
   
   
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
New rugged confocal controllers enable high accuracy, high speed thickness and distance measurements on difficult surfaces
Precision sensor manufacturer Micro-Epsilon has launched a new series of confocal controllers that offer a range of outstanding technical benefits, including faster measuring rates...
   
   
   
   
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
New USB thermal imagers detect even smaller changes in temperature
Micro-Epsilon has extended its popular thermoIMAGER TIM range of infrared thermal imagers with two new higher resolution versions, which not only offer improved image resolutions, but also detect even smaller temperature differences.
   
   
   
   
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
New capacitive sensor with flexible probe enables gap width measurement in difficult-to-access areas
Micro-Epsilon has launched a new high accuracy, non-contact capacitive displacement sensor for measuring gap widths in difficult-to-access areas or objects. The probe can be manipulated and bent around obstacles in order to measure gap widths.
   
   
   
   
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Thermal imaging camera monitors small changes in temperature during fabrication of polymeric materials at Strain Solutions
A UK-based stress analysis consultancy firm is using thermal imaging cameras from Micro-Epsilon to monitor energy flow processes in a wide range of components and materials.
   
   
   
   
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Micro-Epsilon to unveil four more sensor innovations at MTEC 2012
Visitors to stand 1112 at this year’s Mtec 2012 Sensors, Measurement & Instrumentation exhibition (NEC, Birmingham 23-24 May 2012) will have the opportunity to view four groundbreaking sensors from Micro-Epsilon (UK) Ltd.
   
   
   
   
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Three ‘sensor’ble reasons to visit Drives & Controls 2012
Visitors to stand D815 at this year’s co-located Drives & Controls and Plant & Asset Management exhibitions (17-19 April, 2012) will have the opportunity to view three groundbreaking sensors from Micro-Epsilon.
   
   
   
   
Thursday, March 8, 2012
New modular draw wire sensors offer a string of benefits to OEMs
Micro-Epsilon has extended its wireSENSOR series of draw wire (string pot) sensors with two new models: a compact, lightweight draw wire sensor for OEM applications, as well as a new draw wire sensor that has a plastic line rather than a conventional steel wire, which is ideal for use in high voltage environments or where plant and machinery are sensitive to interference from conductive materials.
   
   
   
   
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
New optical fibre micrometers are ideal for harsh environments
Precision sensor specialist Micro-Epsilon has extended its optoCONTROL family of optical micrometers with a new optical fibre micrometer for harsh industrial environments.
   
   
   
   
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
The largest range of marine-certified HMIs in the world
The world’s largest range of marine-certified human machine interfaces (HMIs) is now available in the UK from M.A.C Solutions.
   
   
   
   
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
New appointment at M.A.C Solutions
M.A.C Solutions is pleased to announce a new member of its ProcessVueTM team – Jason Cook. Jason joined the company on the 23rd January 2012 as a Sales Engineer.