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Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Live working demonstrations of the latest displacement, temperature and 2D/3D surface profile measurement sensors at Mtec 2010
Visitors to stand 1420 at this year’s Mtec 2010 exhibition (Advanced Manufacturing UK, 27-28 April 2010) will have the opportunity to view live working demonstrations of a range of new displacement measurement and non-contact temperature measurement sensor products from precision measurement specialist Micro-Epsilon (UK) Ltd.
   
   
   
   
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
New Alarm Management & KPI Reporting Software Improves Decision-Making and Safety of Process Plants
New alarm management and KPI reporting software for process plants and utilities companies has been launched, which provides clear, relevant and prioritised information to plant operators, supervisors and managers, enabling them to make better informed decisions about their processes and plant safety.
   
   
   
   
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Selecting the Right Temperature Sensor
Chris Jones, Managing Director at Micro-Epsilon (UK) Ltd, discusses two key parameters in selecting the most suitable infrared temperature sensor.
   
   
   
   
Thursday, February 4, 2010
High resolution portable surface profiler uses confocal displacement sensors from Micro-Epsilon
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.
   
   
   
   
Friday, January 8, 2010
Ethernet routers enable remote control and monitoring of crematoria
By installing eWON industrial-grade Ethernet routers, 3G modems and a VPN server box – that offer secure, Internet-based remote control and diagnostics – suppliers of equipment for crematoria can now remotely monitor and control human cremators from anywhere in the world using a secure Internet connection.
   
   
   
   
Monday, January 4, 2010
Micro-Epsilon to showcase new handheld thermal imaging cameras and laser inline process temperature sensors at MAINTEC 2010
Visitors to this year’s MAINTEC 2010 exhibition (2-4 March 2009), will have the opportunity to look at a new range of temperature sensing products from Micro-Epsilon (UK) Ltd (stand C3). These products include a new range of low cost handheld thermal imaging cameras, as well as a new range of non-contact, inline process temperature sensors.
   
   
   
   
Monday, November 23, 2009
Ratio pyrometer sets new benchmark in low cost measurement of difficult high temperature applications
Micro-Epsilon has expanded its range of non-contact infrared temperature sensors to include a new compact infrared ratio temperature sensor (ratio pyrometer).
   
   
   
   
Monday, November 23, 2009
Non-contact sensors measure thickness and flatness of solar glass panels
A manufacturer of thin-film solar power modules is using non-contact measurement systems from Micro-Epsilon in order to inspect the quality of solar glass panels. The measurement system has helped to reduce the cost of processing defective parts.
   
   
   
   
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
New low cost handheld thermal imager now available from Micro-Epsilon
Precision sensor manufacturer Micro-Epsilon UK Ltd has set up a new partnership agreement with Flir Systems UK, a leading supplier of infrared thermography systems. Micro-Epsilon will now offer its customers a range of low cost handheld thermal imaging cameras, which complements Micro-Epsilon’s existing range of non-contact temperature measurement products.
   
   
   
   
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Draw-wire sensors used for wind turbine rotor blade testing
Draw-wire displacement sensors from Micro-Epsilon are playing a vital role in the testing of the latest generation of wind turbine blades at the Fraunhofer Institute in Bremerhaven, Germany.
   
   
   
   
Monday, September 28, 2009
New two-wire loop powered infrared temperature sensor from Micro-Epsilon
Micro-Epsilon has expanded its range of non-contact infrared temperature sensors to include a new programmable, two-wire loop powered version.
   
   
   
   
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Draw wire sensors offer precision in operating theatres
Chris Jones, Managing Director at Micro-Epsilon (UK) Ltd discusses how draw-wire displacement sensors are helping medical operating theatres in a number of critical applications, including X-ray machines, CT scanners, patient tables and flexible surgical arms.
   
   
   
   
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Diameter of new sheathed thermocouple is equivalent to a human hair
Okazaki Manufacturing Company (OMC), a leading manufacturer of high quality, high accuracy temperature measurement products, including thermowells, mineral-insulated thermocouple and RTD cable, has developed the world’s smallest sheathed thermocouple, which has an outside diameter equivalent to that of a human hair.
   
   
   
   
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
New programmable controller for thickness and coplanarity measurement
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.
   
   
   
   
Friday, June 19, 2009
3D Laser Profile Sensor Gets Smaller and Smarter
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 industrial automation, robotics and machine building applications, where space is often restricted.
   
   
   
   
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Teach-in feature provides laser displacement sensor with maximum flexibility
Precision sensor specialist Micro-Epsilon has launched a new range of optoelectronic displacement sensors that offers new features and an unmatched price-performance ratio.
   
   
   
   
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Displacement and temperature sensors improve performance of all-electric motorcycle at Isle Of Man TTX GP
A range of non-contact displacement and temperature sensors from Micro-Epsilon are being used to help improve the performance of an all-electric motorcycle that was entered into the recent Isle of Man TTXGP zero carbon fuel Grand Prix, which took place on 12th June. The race was held on the same day as the premier Senior TT event over the complete Isle of Man TT Mountain Course.
   
   
   
   
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Largest reflector telescope in China uses custom eddy current sensors
Precision sensor specialist Micro-Epsilon has supplied 600 eddy current sensors to the Chinese Academy of Science for use on the LAMOST (Large sky Area Multi-Object fibre Spectroscopic Telescope), the largest reflector telescope in China.
   
   
   
   
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Web-based service enables remote control of lighting at O2 Arena in Dublin
By installing an eWON industrial-grade Ethernet router – that offers secure, Internet-based remote control and diagnostics – with its lighting control systems, Architen Lighting is now able to remotely monitor and control customer lighting systems from anywhere in the world using a secure Broadband or wireless connection.
   
   
   
   
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Laser profile sensor measures size and shape of pipe girth welds
Non-contact, laser profile displacement sensors from Micro-Epsilon are being utilised on a new, groundbreaking internal weld inspection system. The sensor measures the internal size and shape of girth welds on pipes that are destined for use in subsea oil and gas applications.
   
   
   
   
Friday, April 17, 2009
Displacement sensor provides ultra-high resolution for nano-positioning units
A supplier of nano-positioning systems for Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) is using non-contact capacitive displacement sensors from Micro-Epsilon to measure the travel distance of test items down to nanometre resolution. The sensors also have to operate in extreme conditions, with ambient temperatures of -270 degrees Centigrade and in an ultra-high vacuum.
   
   
   
   
Friday, March 13, 2009
New inline infrared sensors measure temperature of metals and composites from 50°C up to 1800°C
Visitors to Micro-Epsilon’s stand (no. 58) at this year’s MAINTEC 2009 exhibition (17-19 March 2009) will be 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 of metals, ceramics, composites and secondary metal processing application, from 50°C up to 1,800°C.
   
   
   
   
Friday, January 16, 2009
New low cost thermal imager turns up the heat at MAINTEC
Visitors to this year’s MAINTEC 2009 exhibition (17-19 March 2009), will be able to see a range of new temperature sensing products from Micro-Epsilon (UK) Ltd (stand 58). These new products include a low cost thermal imaging camera for industrial applications, as well as a range of non-contact, inline process temperature sensors.
   
   
   
   
Friday, January 9, 2009
New laser profile sensor and new low cost thermal imager on show at Mtec
At this year’s Mtec 2009 exhibition (25-26 March 2009), sensor manufacturer Micro-Epsilon (UK) Ltd will be showcasing a range of unique sensor products on stand 816. The stand will include ‘live’ working demonstrations of sensor products solving real-world measurement problems.
   
   
   
   
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
New infrared thermometer offers extreme sensitivity and low ambient drift
A new infrared temperature sensor has been launched that breaks new boundaries in terms of low noise and low ambient drift. The new thermoMETER CSm hs from precision sensor manufacturer Micro-Epsilon is suitable for measuring extremely small temperature differences down to 0.025°C. Alternative sensors currently on the market measure temperature differences down to 0.1°C at best.