| Thursday, January 19, 2012 |
| Rugged handheld and vehicle-mounted wireless terminals improve
information workflow in warehousing and logistics |
| Warehousing, distribution and logistics centres – including ports and dockside container storage yards – are set to benefit from a comprehensive range of rugged, mobile (handheld and vehicle-mounted) computing terminals from M.A.C Solutions (UK) Ltd. |
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| Monday, January 16, 2012 |
| Laser sensor measures width and height of metal cutting discs in rapid time |
| 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. |
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| Wednesday, December 21, 2011 |
| Laser sensor measures surface profile of key blanks prior to production |
| A specialist manufacturer of security keys is using high precision laser displacement sensors from Micro-Epsilon to measure the surface profile of key blanks prior to the production process. |
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| Tuesday, December 20, 2011 |
| Magneto-inductive displacement sensors offer high accuracy, robust,
lower cost measurement solution for OEMs |
| Precision sensor manufacturer Micro-Epsilon has extended its mainSENSOR series of magneto-inductive displacement measurement sensors. |
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| Tuesday, December 6, 2011 |
| Laser profile scanner is faster and easier to configure for gap measurements |
| A unique non-contact laser profile scanner has been launched that is designed specifically for the measurement of gaps and edges, whilst simplifying sensor set up and configuration for the user. |
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| Wednesday, November 30, 2011 |
| ADSL router with GPRS back-up enables secure remote monitoring and control of critical assets at Thames Water sites |
| By installing eWON industrial-grade Ethernet routers – which provide secure, ADSL and GPRS-based remote control and diagnostics – Thames Water will be able to remotely monitor and control critical assets located at its water pumping stations and sewage treatment works across the UK. |
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| Friday, November 25, 2011 |
| Draw wire sensors position mechanical moving parts on X-ray machines |
| A manufacturer of digital X-ray machines is using high precision draw wire (string pot) sensors from Micro-Epsilon to accurately position mechanical moving parts of the X-ray machine and table. |
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| Friday, November 11, 2011 |
| New web-based visualisation software offers cloud computing in parallel
with existing SCADA systems |
| New web-based process visualisation software is now available that offers users a genuine cloud computing solution that runs standalone or in parallel with an existing, site-standard SCADA system. The software provides an unlimited number of web clients and is cost effective to implement and expand due to add-on software modules. |
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| Thursday, October 27, 2011 |
| New sensors offer more stable, reliable colour recognition in all applications |
| Micro-Epsilon is launching a new range of colour recognition sensors to the UK market. The sensors provide up to 20 times higher resolution than conventional colour recognition sensors and offer more stable, reliable colour measurements, even on shiny or reflective surfaces. |
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| Wednesday, October 19, 2011 |
| Rugged vehicle mount terminals withstand the toughest environments |
| A complete range of rugged, industrial mobile computing solutions are now available in Europe from M.A.C Solutions (UK) Ltd. |
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| Friday, October 14, 2011 |
| Laser scanner provides 3D profiles of rotary pistons |
| A manufacturer of universal 3D measuring machines is using high precision laser profile scanners and laser displacement sensors from Micro-Epsilon to measure the surface profiles and position of rotary pistons. |
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| Tuesday, October 11, 2011 |
| Resistance Temperature Detectors: Back to Basics |
| Chris Chant, Business Development Manager at Okazaki Manufacturing Company (OMC), discusses the basic principles of a resistance temperature detector (RTD) and the technical advantages they offer in industrial applications. |
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| Monday, October 3, 2011 |
| Simplified software integration for laser profile scanners |
| Micro-Epsilon has developed a wide range of freely downloadable software modules and instrument drivers for its scanCONTROL series of laser profile scanners. These software plug-ins simplify integration of laser profile sensors with the user’s own software environment. |
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| Tuesday, September 27, 2011 |
| Blue laser sensors measure brake disc wear and deformation |
| When a vehicle stops or slows down, the brake discs need to absorb and dissipate the entire kinetic energy of the vehicle. The high amount of energy absorbed during vehicle braking transforms into heat, which makes a brake disc glow red hot under load. |
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| Monday, September 19, 2011 |
| The world’s first laser triangulation sensor to use blue laser technology |
| Micro-Epsilon has launched a world first in laser triangulation sensor technology with its innovative Blue Laser Sensor. The new sensor offers significant benefits for users who need to measure the position or displacement of red-hot glowing metals and also translucent targets. |
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| Monday, September 12, 2011 |
| New compact, robust draw wire sensor with measuring ranges up to 5 metres |
| A new range of draw wire (string pot) sensors is now available, which offers users an unrivalled combination of compactness, low cost and large measuring range. The sensor was developed specifically for high volume OEM applications such as mobile cranes, fire rescue vehicles, mobile working platforms and scissor lifts. |
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| Monday, September 5, 2011 |
| New inline infrared temperature sensors measure flame-heated objects and combustible gases up to 1,450°C. |
| A new range of non-contact, infrared temperature sensors is now available that accurately measures the temperature of flame-heated workpieces inside industrial furnaces and ovens, as well as CO2 (carbon dioxide) and CO (carbon monoxide) flame gases in different types of combustion processes. |
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| Monday, July 25, 2011 |
| Micro-Epsilon to unveil new blue laser sensors at Sensors & Systems Show |
| Visitors to stand P47 at this year’s Sensors+Systems for Control and Instrumentation exhibition (14-15 September 2011) will have the opportunity to view a range of new sensors from precision measurement specialist Micro-Epsilon UK Ltd. |
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| Monday, July 18, 2011 |
| Confocal measurement of dental samples |
| In order to record surface topographies, micro-engineering company Certiga - Engineering Solutions GbR is using Micro-Epsilon’s optoNCDT 2401 confocal sensors for high precision measurements. |
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| Friday, July 8, 2011 |
| Laser profile scanner inspects weld seams on steel pipes at Metco |
| Middle East Tube Company (Metco) is Israel’s largest manufacturer of steel pipe. As these pipes are used for transporting sewage, water, oil or gas, the weld seam produced during the pipe manufacturing process must be absolutely leak-tight. |
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| Wednesday, July 6, 2011 |
| New hazardous area HMIs offer unrivalled connectivity and a choice of programming platforms |
| A rugged industrial HMI with touch-screen display is now available, which is certified for use in Class I, Division 2 hazardous gas or dust environments, in operating temperatures from as low as -30 deg C up to +70 deg C. The HMI also comes with a choice of programming platforms and offers a variety of interfacing options. |
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| Wednesday, June 8, 2011 |
| Laser line scanner generates 3D profiles of complex gear teeth |
| Engineering company EHR is using Micro-Epsilon’s scanCONTROL 2800-25 laser line scanner to check the run-out characteristics of complex gear teeth. The laser line scanner generates a digital 3D profile of the gear tooth area. After inspection of this profile, the workpiece can be adjusted if required. |
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| Wednesday, June 1, 2011 |
| Non-contact measurement technology workshop hailed a success by delegates |
| Precision measurement specialist Micro-Epsilon (UK) Ltd held the first of a series of new Technology Workshops last month in Reading. Feedback from the attendees suggested the event was a success, providing both useful information in combination with live, practical demonstrations of the various technologies. |
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| Friday, May 20, 2011 |
| Laser sensors measure height of concrete blocks during manufacture |
| Micro-Epsilon’s optoNCDT 1700 laser displacement sensor is being used to measure the height of concrete blocks during the production process. |
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| Wednesday, April 13, 2011 |
| Technology workshop on non-contact measurement techniques and principles |
| Precision measurement specialist Micro-Epsilon (UK) Ltd 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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