| Thursday, October 4, 2007 |
| BMW to use automatic surface defect inspection system for sprayed car parts |
| In modern production, shiny or reflecting surfaces occur frequently, particularly in the automotive industry. Here, quality demands from customers have increased significantly in recent years and so guaranteeing quality has become critical. |
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| Monday, September 10, 2007 |
| Guide to laser-based optical displacement measurement now available |
| A comprehensive 25-page guide to non-contact laser displacement and position measurement is now available from sensor manufacturer Micro-Epsilon (UK) Ltd. |
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| Tuesday, July 24, 2007 |
| New low cost draw wire sensor is ideal for OEMs and machine builders |
| Sensor manufacturer Micro-Epsilon UK has just launched a new range of OEM draw wire sensors that offer an unbeatable price-performance ratio, with a measuring range of 2,100mm at a selling price of less than £130. The sensor does not compromise on accuracy either, with a resolution of 0.5mm on the standard unit. |
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| Wednesday, June 27, 2007 |
| Capacitive displacement sensors offer unbeatable resolution and speed |
| Sensor manufacturer Micro-Epsilon UK has just launched a new range of non-contact, wear-free capacitive displacement measurement sensors, which offer extremely high performance (resolution and speed), making them ideal for use within production plants for in-process quality assurance and other demanding industrial measurement applications. |
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| Friday, May 18, 2007 |
| Low cost draw-wire sensors offer robust, reliable sensing solutions
for OEMs and machine builders |
| With applications that range from general industrial machinery and lifting platforms, through to more specific uses such as dentist chairs, patient lifting tables, theatre stages, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, aircraft landing gear and forklift trucks, Micro-Epsilon’s wireSENSOR range of digital and analogue draw-wire displacement sensors are proving very popular with machine builders and OEMs, who require low cost, robust, reliable sensing solutions that can be easily integrated into existing machines, components or control and automation systems. |
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| Tuesday, May 1, 2007 |
| Novel, high-speed temperature sensor wins German innovation award |
| A novel, high performance, non-contact temperature sensor system has been launched, which not only boasts a temperature range from –40°C up to 975°C, but also offers unique 75:1 infrared optics with a patented, double-aiming laser crosshairs system, for applications where small spot size is critical. |
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| Wednesday, April 25, 2007 |
| Displacement Sensors Guarantee Quality of Paper |
| Chris Jones, Managing Director at Micro-Epsilon (UK) Ltd, discusses several applications in which paper manufacturers are using the company’s displacement sensors to ensure the quality of paper production |
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| Friday, March 23, 2007 |
| New GSM device enables long-distance monitoring and control of
industrial and building management systems |
| A new GSM device has been launched that is ideal for industrial automation and building management applications. The device enables users to remotely supervise and control a range of industrial and building equipment, including production machines, automation and control equipment, heating systems, escalators, elevators, air conditioning, cooling equipment and servers. |
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| Tuesday, March 6, 2007 |
| ‘MiniSight Pro’ - the new low cost, easy to use alternative to thermal imaging |
| At this year’s MAINTEC 2007 exhibition (20-22 March 2007), sensor manufacturer Micro-Epsilon (UK) Ltd (stand J12) will be officially launching its new handheld infrared temperature measurement device, the ‘optris MiniSight Pro’, offering engineers a genuine, low cost alternative to thermal imaging cameras. |
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| Wednesday, February 21, 2007 |
| Miniature confocal sensor measures parts other sensors cannot reach |
| A world first in optical sensor miniaturisation has been launched by Micro-Epsilon. Renowned as a leader in the field of both optical sensor technology and sensor miniaturisation, Micro-Epsilon’s new range of miniature confocal displacement measurement sensors have a diameter of just 4mm (standard sensor diameters are 27mm) and are therefore ideal for measuring inside confined spaces such as narrow cavities, drilled holes and bores. |
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| Monday, February 12, 2007 |
| Device servers enable low cost, secure onshore telemetry network for Shell |
| Shell U.K. Limited has been operating an onshore telemetry wide area network in NE Scotland since the mid-1980s. The network, extending southwards from Shell’s St. Fergus Gas Terminal, is used to monitor and control onshore pipeline operations. |
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| Monday, January 29, 2007 |
| UK home and building automation markets set to benefit from new,
innovative panel-based PC |
| Control and automation supplier M.A.C Solutions (UK) Ltd has been named as UK distributor of a new range of panel-based PCs, which are targeted at the rapidly growing home automation and building automation markets. |
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| Wednesday, January 24, 2007 |
| New measurement guide now available |
| A new measurement product guide has been launched that will help engineers select the correct displacement, position or temperature sensor for their measurement task |
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| Monday, December 11, 2006 |
| High accuracy high resolution laser sensor for less than £500 |
| A non-contact, optoelectronic displacement (position) measurement sensor has been launched that offers OEMs, machine builders and end users all the technical advantages of its predecessor, but at half the cost. |
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| Wednesday, November 22, 2006 |
| Novel sensor system measures thickness of wet paint coatings and tyres |
| An innovative combination sensor system has been developed, which attaches directly to a robot arm, so that automotive OEMs can inspect the thickness of sprayed paint coatings on vehicle instruments, controls and airbag cladding – during the spraying process itself whilst the paint is still wet. The sensor system is non-contact, easy to mount and offers high accuracy when used against shiny black PU surfaces. |
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| Saturday, November 11, 2006 |
| Modular, rugged monitors and PCs withstand tough marine environments |
| Developed to meet stringent marine industry standards, a new range of compact, modular, rugged LCD monitors and embedded PCs has been launched, offering ship suppliers and end customers numerous special features and a raft of technical benefits. |
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| Saturday, November 11, 2006 |
| Laser sensor helps to guarantee safety of pedestrians at Jaguar Cars |
| With the advent of Europe’s NCAP (New Car Assessment Programme) and other automotive legislative testing protocols, pedestrian safety is now an increasingly important aspect of new car design and safety. Jaguar Cars in Coventry has invested heavily in this area, with new cars now addressing these growing concerns. |
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| Saturday, October 28, 2006 |
| Laser profile sensors guarantee the safety and stability of railway tracks |
| Guaranteeing the safety and stability of railway track when transporting passengers or goods is critical these days. The increased loading of the rail network and the higher speeds of modern trains lead to higher stressing of the rails. |
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| Friday, September 8, 2006 |
| Guide to Non-Contact Temperature Measurement Now Available |
| For plant engineers, maintenance technicians, field and service engineers or anyone interested in understanding more about non-contact temperature measurement – in particular thermal imaging and infrared thermometers – a free, informative guide is now available. |
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| Monday, September 4, 2006 |
| Novel key storage device ensures 24/7 access |
| With 10,000 possible combinations, the new, robust ‘ShurLok’ key storage device provides individuals with an ideal, secure place to store their keys, right next to a lock or door if required, eliminating the need to carry keys and preventing people from being locked out of their home or work area |
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| Wednesday, August 23, 2006 |
| MD of UK sensor company gets recognition for 400% sales growth |
| Due to the continued growth and success of its UK operation, the Micro-Epsilon Group, developer and manufacturer of sensors, test and measurement systems, is pleased to announce that Chris Jones, Managing Director of Micro-Epsilon (UK) Ltd, has been appointed as Export Manager for the Western Territories. |
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| Monday, August 14, 2006 |
| Sensors enable real time measurement of engine piston displacement |
| A UK-based automotive consultancy is using miniature, eddy current displacement sensors built into pistons on gasoline engines, to measure the displacement between the piston and the cylinder bore - in real time. This means engineers can look closely at how the piston moves with critical engine operating parameters, such as cylinder pressure and engine speed. |
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| Thursday, July 27, 2006 |
| New handheld PDA fulfils all data collection and scanning needs |
| Portable data collection and scanning devices are now used at almost every point in a supply chain, from field services and manufacturing through to equipment maintenance checks, ‘goods-in’ inspection, warehousing, retailing, fast food outlets and hospitals. |
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| Thursday, July 6, 2006 |
| Machine data acquisition optimises cigarette production |
| How Ethernet converter devices are helping to solve production planning and data visualisation problems for one of Europe’s largest tobacco manufacturers |
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| Tuesday, June 27, 2006 |
| Sensors help guarantee quality of Gillette shavers |
| Braun, a leading global manufacturer of small electrical appliances, including innovative shaving, hair care and beauty care products, is using optical laser sensors from Micro-Epsilon to help guarantee the quality of its new Gillette brand of cordless wet shavers. |
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