| Friday, April 1, 2011 |
| Confocal sensors measure diameter of circular stainless steel pipe |
| Confocal displacement sensors from Micro-Epsilon are being used to accurately measure the diameter of round and oval stainless steel pipe destined for use as catalytic converters for passenger cars. |
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| Friday, March 18, 2011 |
| World leading laser sensor offers 50 kHz measuring speed and integrated controller with Ethernet interface |
| Micro-Epsilon has launched 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 50 kHz. This means the sensor is ideal for high-speed dynamic applications such as vibration measurement and uneven, rapidly changing surfaces. |
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| Friday, March 4, 2011 |
| Optical micrometers enable quality inspection of pulleys |
| Optical laser-based sensors from Micro-Epsilon are playing a vital role in inspecting the quality of manufactured pulleys. The high speed and high resolution of the sensor enables the tip diameter of the pulleys to be measured accurately and rapidly in two planes. |
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| Tuesday, March 1, 2011 |
| Micro-Epsilon to launch new eddy current and new laser displacement
sensors at Mtec 2011 |
| Visitors to stand 1112 at this year’s Mtec 2011 exhibition (Advanced Manufacturing UK, 6-7 April 2011) will have the opportunity to view four groundbreaking new sensors from precision measurement specialist Micro-Epsilon (UK) Ltd. These include two non-contact displacement sensors, a thermal imager and a laser profile scanner. |
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| Wednesday, January 26, 2011 |
| Innovative, next-generation non-contact displacement sensors |
| There seems to be no end to the continuing drive towards the miniaturisation of displacement measurement sensors, particularly with regard to integrated electronics and to smarter sensors that offer an abundance of features and increased functionality, says Chris Jones, Managing Director at Micro-Epsilon. |
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| Thursday, January 6, 2011 |
| Novel clip-on submersible device enables low cost automatic meter reading |
| A unique battery-operated, submersible device for automatic meter reading (AMR) is now available in the UK. The device simply clips on to the existing water meter in seconds and so requires no modifications or costly re-engineering of the water meter. |
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| Thursday, January 6, 2011 |
| New miniature infrared temperature sensor requires no separate controller |
| Micro-Epsilon has launched a new miniature infrared temperature sensor that has an integrated controller and enables temperature measurements from –50 deg C up to 1,600 deg C. The sensor is ideal for temperature measurement tasks in the metal processing industry. |
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| Tuesday, January 4, 2011 |
| Novel approach to displacement measurement for hydraulic cylinders eliminates need for costly drilling |
| Two companies have developed a completely new approach to measuring the displacement of hydraulic cylinders. By integrating a draw-wire displacement sensor inside the cylinder, piston rods no longer have to be deep bore drilled using specialist equipment, irrespective of cylinder stroke length, says Thomas Birchinger, Product Manager Draw-Wire Sensors at Micro-Epsilon. |
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| Monday, December 13, 2010 |
| New range of instrumentation and data communication solutions for the water industry now available in the UK |
| A brand new range of data communications and instrumentation solutions – including smart sensors, data logging systems, communication gateways, field configuration software and geospatial analysis software – is now available in the UK. |
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| Monday, October 18, 2010 |
| Pickled fruit manufacturer slashes set up times and improves quality control after installing a vacuum measurement system for jar lids |
| Pickled fruit manufacturer slashes set up times and improves quality control after installing a vacuum measurement system for jar lids |
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| Monday, September 27, 2010 |
| Beijer HMIs help machine builder solve critical food contamination issue |
| A UK-based machine builder has reported positive feedback from its customers after installing Beijer iX Panel HMIs on an industrial oven and a food handling and conveyor system. |
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| Tuesday, September 14, 2010 |
| 3D Laser Profile Scanner now with optional Ethernet Connectivity |
| 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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| Saturday, August 28, 2010 |
| Talk2M Enables Remote Monitoring and Control of Robot Welding Machines |
| By installing Internet-based remote maintenance and diagnostics software on an industrial robot welding machine, Sims Engineering Ltd is now able to remotely monitor and control the machine using secure Broadband and 3G connections. |
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| Saturday, August 28, 2010 |
| Kepware developing WITS support for DNP3 to deliver water industry telemetry standards |
| Kepware Technologies, a leading provider of Communications for Automation, has announced the release of Water Industry Telemetry Standard (WITS) support, within the company’s DNP3 Drivers, which are already supported within the KEPServerEX OPC Server. |
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| Thursday, July 29, 2010 |
| New laser sensor withstands harsh food processing environments |
| Micro-Epsilon has launched a new version of its optoNCDT 1402 laser sensor. The new optoNCDT 1402SC sensor has a stainless steel housing and is protected to IP69K, making it ideal for measuring displacement, distance and position in harsh environments, including outdoor use, food processing and other harsh process manufacturing applications. |
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| Wednesday, July 14, 2010 |
| Custom eddy current and draw wire sensors for subsea oil & gas applications |
| At this year’s Instrumentation Scotland & Offshore Systems 2010 exhibition (8-9 September 2010) precision sensor manufacturer Micro-Epsilon (UK) Ltd (stand 703) will be showcasing a range of displacement sensors and non-contact temperature measurement products for subsea, oil & gas applications, including draw wire sensors, eddy current displacement sensors, thermal imagers and inline process temperature sensors. |
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| Monday, July 12, 2010 |
| Embedded coil technology radically improves temperature stability and miniaturisation of displacement sensors |
| Precision sensor manufacturer Micro-Epsilon has developed a unique technology for use with eddy current and capacitive displacement sensors. These new technologies and manufacturing methods enable a wide variety of custom sensors to be produced, which are not only capable of operating in higher temperatures, but which also benefit from low thermal expansion (thermal drift) and extremely compact conditioning electronics, making it ideal for the aerospace sector. |
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| Saturday, June 26, 2010 |
| Robot sensor system monitors height and width of adhesive on vehicle glass |
| A new, innovative high-speed inspection system has been developed for the automotive industry, which monitors the quality of polyurethane (PU) beads as they are applied to glass during vehicle assembly. |
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| Monday, June 14, 2010 |
| Compact, inline thermal imager gets even more features and a rental option |
| Micro-Epsilon has now enhanced its inline infrared thermal imaging camera with a host of new features, accessories and mounting options, including a protective enclosure that allows the device to operate in ambient temperatures up to 200 deg C – making the unit ideal for monitoring the temperature of steel, ceramics and glass. |
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| Wednesday, June 2, 2010 |
| Micro-Epsilon lends its voice to the ‘Make it in Manufacturing’ Campaign |
| Precision sensor manufacturer Micro-Epsilon (UK) Ltd has announced its support for the Manufacturing Institute’s Make It in Manufacturing campaign, in order to help attract more young people into manufacturing-related careers in the North West of England. |
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| Thursday, May 13, 2010 |
| Electronics key to new, unique magneto-inductive displacement sensor |
| A unique range of displacement measurement sensors has been developed, which combines the robustness and proven measurement performance of eddy current sensor technology with the latest printed coil and permanent magnet technology. |
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| Wednesday, May 12, 2010 |
| Manufacturer of induction heaters selects infrared temperature
sensors from Micro-Epsilon |
| Non-contact infrared temperature sensors from Micro-Epsilon are being used on a range of medium and high frequency induction heaters in order to measure the temperature of metal components during heat treatment. The sensors were selected due to a range of factors, including low cost, compactness and interchangeability. |
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| Tuesday, April 13, 2010 |
| Non-contact temperature sensors help Corus test new cooling methods
for steel strip products |
| Non-contact infrared sensors are being used to monitor the temperature of steel strip on an experimental small-scale rolling mill at Corus’ Swinden Technology Centre in Rotherham. |
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| Friday, March 26, 2010 |
| Comparison of Non-Contact Displacement Sensor Technologies |
| With any displacement measurement application, there is often a trade-off between the benefits and limitations of each measurement technology. Here, Micro-Epsilon compares four types of non-contact displacement measurement technology, advising on the pros and cons of each. |
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| Wednesday, March 24, 2010 |
| New web-based remote maintenance and diagnostics platform for OEMs, machine builders and systems integrators |
| A new version of eWON’s Talk2M (Talk to Machines) Internet-based remote maintenance and diagnostics service is now available in the UK. The new software offers a professional platform with all the security, reliability and traceability required by industrial applications. |
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