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In today’s industrial landscape, precise, reliable and flexible automation solutions are key to competitiveness. Sensors play a central role here, providing the data on which all control and optimisation processes are based. However, traditional sensor technology is increasingly reaching its limits, says Glenn Wedgbrow, business development manager at Micro-Epsilon UK.
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he competitiveness of industrial companies today depends heavily on the efficient, flexible and future-proof design of processes. In the age of digitalisation, intelligent automation can reduce costs, increase productivity and improve product quality. The key factor here is the use and analysis of recorded data provided by sensors in the production line or machines. Production systems must be able to react to changes in real-time, within production, quality control and predictive maintenance. In order to achieve this, precise, reliable and easy- to-integrate measurement technology is required. Modern sensor solutions, for example, for gap measurement, surface inspection or temperature detection, not only provide measurement data, but also create the basis for transparent and adaptive processes. This is precisely where measurement technology from Micro-Epsilon supports industrial companies with an extensive product portfolio. Companies that equip their automation solutions with intelligent sensor technology not only improve efficiencies, but also secure advantages in global
competition. Choosing the right measurement technology is crucial.
Micro-Epsilon offers a wide portfolio of innovative sensor solutions that can be seamlessly integrated into automated manufacturing processes. They measure displacement, distance, position, thickness, temperature and perform high speed 3D surface inspections. Users benefit from measurement solutions with high signal stability, a wide temperature range and an attractive price-performance ratio for OEM and series production. In addition, all sensors can be quickly and easily integrated into existing plants and systems via modern interfaces such as EtherCAT, EthernetIP, IO-Link, PROFINET or RS422. A comprehensive software package supports users during commissioning and operation.
NUMEROUS SENSORS FOR VARIOUS INDUSTRIES
The wide range of automation solutions is matched by the diversity of sensor technology options. Micro- Epsilon offers suitable solutions for almost all possible
applications. The portfolio ranges from compact laser sensors, inductive sensors and contact gauges, to precise temperature sensors and complex 3D measurement technology.
For example, the company provides a new generation of 3D sensors that are all based on a common software platform. They capture the measuring object by scanning or in a single snapshot, which enables fast and high resolution geometry and surface measurement and inspection. The company offers in-depth expertise for highly efficient industry and application solutions, particularly for series integration in inline production environments.
SENSORS IN PRACTICAL USE Thickness measurement of glass panes Confocal sensors from the confocalDT series offer resolutions down to the nanometer range, operate wear-free and measure the distance and thickness of micro-lenses, glass and films. This makes them ideal for use in industries such as semiconductor, glass production and electronics manufacturing. They operate based on the principle of chromatic aberration in combination with confocal imaging to acquire precise measurement data.
One advantage of confocal chromatic sensors is that they measure precisely and accurately on almost all surfaces – from weakly reflective to shiny. They are also less sensitive to vibrations and inclination. This is why confocalDT sensors are used in smartphone production to measure the thickness of glass panes in the manufacture of displays – without contact and only looking from one side.
2D/3D geometry inspection of hairpins Hairpin technology enables wires to be packed more densely and therefore increase the power and
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