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Quality control of laser filters

Quality control of laser filters

Sensor Instruments GmbH: Laser filters are static filter screens made of hardened special steel with a wall thickness of typically 1.5mm, which also have closely spaced conical holes created with focused laser light. The conical shape of the holes...

2024-12-12
Defect detection in a transparent hose

Defect detection in a transparent hose

Sensor Instruments GmbH: During the production of transparent plastic hoses, black particles (flakes) with a diameter of 0.3mm to 1mm may be deposited on the inner wall. The position of the particles is purely random. The plastic hoses should...

2024-12-03
Clearly measuring contours

Clearly measuring contours

Leuze electronic: Leuze is expanding its product portfolio with LiDAR technology: New ROD 300 series of laser scanners for efficient contour measurement and ROD 500 for precise AGV navigation. Whether on the conveyor belt or on the automated...

2024-12-02
New precision class for laser displacement sensors: optoNCDT 5500

New precision class for laser displacement ...

Micro-Epsilon: With the new optoNCDT 5500, Micro-Epsilon presents a new generation of laser displacement sensors that are particularly versatile and powerful. The series is available in four different measuring ranges of 10, 25, 100 and 200 mm,...

2024-11-29
3D Profile Unit: Signal processing unit for complex geometries

3D Profile Unit: Signal processing unit for ...

Micro-Epsilon: Measuring complex geometries with laser scanners used to be a major challenge. With the 3D Profile Unit, Micro-Epsilon has now developed a solution which can organize several scanners into a common coordinate system. This makes it...

2024-11-22
Laser System for Tube Sheet Holes Measurement

Laser System for Tube Sheet Holes Measurement

RIFTEK: The tube sheet is an essential component of heat exchangers and is usually a round plate with many (up to several thousand) holes. One of the most important indicators of the tube sheets quality is compliance of the diameter of all holes with the...

2024-10-30
3DWheel collection

3DWheel collection

RIFTEK: We want to share information about an important event in the life of the company. We are completing the first stage of one of our largest projects, namely the production and delivery of three 3DWheel systems for the Sao Paulo metro. 4.5 tons of...

2024-10-25
New communication protocol for the RF62x laser profiles line

New communication protocol for the RF62x ...

RIFTEK: We continue to improve our products and do everything possible to make working with complex devices and systems more comfortable for the user. For this purpose, we have developed a special protocol for communicating with RF62x series scanners and...

2024-10-23
Laser system for monitoring the thickness of rubber sheets during calendering

Laser system for monitoring the thickness of ...

RIFTEK: The uniformity of the thickness of the rubber sheet used in production of car tires is an important indicator for obtaining a quality end product. The developed system solves the task of real time rubber thickness monitoring. The system is placed...

2024-10-21
Laser System for Inline Sheet Materials Thickness Measurement

Laser System for Inline Sheet Materials ...

RIFTEK: Our new system is designed for thickness control of various sheet materials (metals, plastics, wood). We implemented a classic measurement scheme based on two triangulation sensors, placed on C-frame on opposite sides of the controlled sheet. The...

2024-10-18
Expansion of the RF62x laser profilers line

Expansion of the RF62x laser profilers ...

RIFTEK: The efforts of our specialists to improve RIFTEK products have been successful and we are pleased to offer an updated line of 2D laser scanners. Now, in addition to the popular RF627Smart scanner, we offer four new models:

2024-10-15
Laser System for Biological Tissue Thickness Measurement and Cutting

Laser System for Biological Tissue Thickness ...

RIFTEK: One of the most important indicators of the quality of biological tissue (pericardium) used in the creation of prostheses for heart valves and blood vessels is the uniformity of its thickness. Therefore, the measurement of the thickness of the...

2024-10-11
Profile measurement and diameter determination of tires

Profile measurement and diameter determination o

Micro-Epsilon: Laser sensors from the optoNCDT 1900 series are used to 100% inspect the radial and lateral runout of tires for cars and aircraft before they are fitted. Two sensors measure perpendicular to the tires to be tested. The sensor...

2024-09-19
Leuze new ODT3CL1-2M laser diffuse sensor

Leuze new ODT3CL1-2M laser diffuse sensor

Leuze electronic: Small housing, big operating range: Thanks to TOF technology, the new ODT3CL1-2M compact diffuse sensor from Leuze achieves an operating range of up to two meters. The 2-in-1 sensor detects the presence of objects and at the same...

2024-03-19
Positioning made easy with smart 2D profile sensors

Positioning made easy with smart 2D profile ...

Baumer: Smart 2D profile sensors are still considered an insider tip for positioning tasks. Nevertheless, often they prove an economical alternative: easy to integrate and tough in processes. A common task in automation is quick and reliable positioning of...

2024-03-07
Increased performance for laser profile scanners

Increased performance for laser profile scanners

Micro-Epsilon: The performance of the scanCONTROL 3000 scanners has been increased: improved algorithms and components accelerate data acquisition and output to up to 10 million measuring points per second. The profile calculation and evaluation...

2024-02-21
Precise long-range laser sensor for large measurement distances

Precise long-range laser sensor for large ...

Micro-Epsilon: If the installation requires measurements at a large distance, long-range laser sensors from Micro-Epsilon are used. The new optoNCDT 1760-1000 measures accurately even at distances up to 2 m and, at the same time, quickly at up to...

2024-02-19
A real marvel when it comes to distance

A real marvel when it comes to distance

Leuze electronic: Small housing, big operating range: Thanks to TOF technology, the new ODT3CL1-2M compact diffuse sensor from Leuze achieves an operating range of up to two meters. The 2-in-1 sensor detects the presence of objects and at the same...

2024-02-07
Robust laser distance sensors for outdoor use

Robust laser distance sensors for outdoor use

Micro-Epsilon: The new optoNCDT ILR1171-125 laser distance sensor is used for distance measurements up to 270 m and particularly impresses in outdoor measurements. Thanks to the time-of-flight principle and a high measuring rate of up to 40 kHz,...

2024-02-05
Laser scanners compatible with Cognex VisionPro

Laser scanners compatible with Cognex VisionPro

Micro-Epsilon: All scanCONTROL laser scanners from Micro-Epsilon are now compatible with Cognex VisionPro via the AIK adapter. This provides more flexibility and easier connectivity options. The AIK adapter combines the advantages of the Cognex...

2023-10-02
AXIS-MI Laser Sensors: Miniature Sensors for Precise Optical Distance  Measurement

AXIS-MI Laser Sensors: Miniature Sensors for ...

Eddylab: The new eddylab laser sensors of the AXIS series feature a particularly small design and ensure precise measurement results even on difficult surfaces and in the tightest spaces. The smallest sensor in the AXIS-MI-10/104 laser sensor...

2023-09-29
Absolute hygiene in stainless steel

Absolute hygiene in stainless steel

Leuze electronic: Two new sensor series in miniature stainless steel housing: Leuze has developed the 53C and 55C series especially for hygiene-sensitive production and packaging processes. Whether cheese, drinking water or vaccines: When...

2023-06-09
High-performance laser displacement sensor for inline use

High-performance laser displacement sensor ...

Micro-Epsilon: Equipped with the integrated EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP and PROFINET interfaces, the optoNCDT 1900 laser triangulation sensors are now smarter, faster and easier to operate. They combine a high measuring rate with compact size,...

2023-05-23
Reliable geometrical inspection of long products in the metal industry

Reliable geometrical inspection of long ...

Micro-Epsilon: The dimensionCONTROL Metal Profile Gauge offers new possibilities for process control and quality assurance in metal production. The system performs precise geometrical inspection of long products in harsh industrial environments....

2023-05-18
Easy detection

Easy detection

Leuze electronic: New, high-performance image processing tools from Leuze: The sensors of the Simple Vision series convince with their flexible usability and easy handling. The new IVS 108 is suitable for detecting the presence of objects. Devices...

2023-04-26
Leuze sets a new standard for compact positioning system

Leuze sets a new standard for compact ...

Leuze electronic: The AMS 100i from Leuze is one of the smallest laser positioning systems available on the market. This makes it the perfect solution for tight installation spaces. Whether on the stacker crane, automated guided vehicle, or...

2023-04-24
Powerful Industrial Performance Unit for 3D sensors

Powerful Industrial Performance Unit for 3D ...

Micro-Epsilon: A powerful computer unit is now available for Micro-Epsilon's 3D sensor portfolio in the form of the Industrial Performance Unit (IPU). The system consists of a powerful industrial controller and the 3DInspect evaluation software...

2023-04-05
Automated dimensional accuracy inspection of sheet metal plates

Automated dimensional accuracy inspection of ...

Micro-Epsilon: The dimensional accuracy of sheet metal can be checked using a Dimensionics measuring table equipped with precise laser profile sensors from Micro-Epsilon. In an automated process, the sensors check the width, length, angle,...

2023-02-06
Robust laser scanners with rear-tail option for high application diversity

Robust laser scanners with rear-tail option ...

Micro-Epsilon: The scanCONTROL 3000 laser scanners are now even more versatile. As a rear-tail version, they have a rear cable outlet including integrated cable. This reduces the space required to install the scanner by half. In addition, a new...

2023-01-30
Technology report: RFID or bar code? – Has there been a changing of the guard in the identification solutions used in automation?

Technology report: RFID or bar code? ...

Leuze electronic: Two identification technologies – RFID and bar code – are competing for the favor of users: With the promise of making a decisive contribution to realizing an automated transparent production and supply chain to meet...

2022-12-02
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