scanCONTROL 2900
scanCONTROL 2900: sensors and measurement devices by Micro-Epsilon for measurement & 3d systems.
Measurement solutions for Dimensions & tolerances
Applications
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3D inspection and surface assessment of roof tiles
The production of roof tiles places high demands on measurement and testing methods for ensuring constant high product quality. In the DASTOKON semi-automatic measurement and test system and in the BSPK pilot plant a laser triangulation…
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3D inspection of unpopulated printed circuit boards
Conventional inspection systems such as measuring microscopes are not suitable as an automated inline solution because the inspection process takes a long time and these microscopes are very expensive. Therefore, 3D sensors from…
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3D profile measurement for long products
The MPG 8208 systems are designed as horseshoe frames and are individually integrated into the line. Inside the frame are six laser line triangulation sensors and a fully automated calibration system. The lasers project straight lines onto…
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3D profile measuring systems for long products
The MPG 8208 systems are designed as horseshoe frames and are individually integrated into the line. Inside the frame are six laser line triangulation sensors and a fully automated calibration system. The lasers project straight lines onto…
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3D shape measurement of wafers
reflectCONTROL deflectometry systems are used to detect the flatness or planarity of 150 mm wafers. These measure the flatness with only one image. For this purpose, the sensors project a striped pattern onto the wafer, which is recorded by…
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Aluminium rim dimension
Maximum quality is required for the production of aluminium rims so that the necessary smooth running is achieved in the subsequent use. In contrast to tactile methods, laser scanners from the Micro Epsilon scanCONTROL series are used for…
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Assembly gap of display glass
After the assembly process of smartphone displays, it is important to inspect the mounting tolerances of the components in order to achieve continuous quality in all production batches. Confocal chromatic sensors travel over the components…
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Automated cosmetic inspection of contact lenses
The QualiLENS®100 system is designed to upgrade the cosmetic inspection of contact lenses by automating defect detection, a critical requirement for contact lens manufacturers. Fully suited for production environments, it integrates…
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Automated cosmetic inspection of intraocular lenses (IOL)
The QualiLENS®100 & 150 systems are designed to upgrade the cosmetic inspection of IOL by automating defect detection, a critical requirement for IOL manufacturers. Fully suited for production environments, they integrate seamlessly into…
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Automated defect and dimensional inspection of spectacle lenses
Detect and classify cosmetic defects in spectacle lenses and measure lens diameter or engraving position. The QualiLENS 300 system combines optical technology, a high-resolution camera and software to classify scratches, spots and coating…
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Behavior of the combustion engine in the test bench
Eddy current sensors from Micro-Epsilon are considered as proven measuring instruments in the test bench of combustion engines. In towing mode as well as in the firing mode, the sensors detect different quantities which contribute to the…
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Belt stabilization in hot-dip coating lines
In hot-dip coating lines, steel strips are coated with liquid zinc, zinc alloys and aluminum alloys in a continuous process. Due to the high speed of the belts, vibrations occur. To minimize these, electromagnetic stabilization systems from…
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Bending/smoothness of aluminum cast covers
After AL covers have been cast and prior to milling of the sealing surface the covers must be manually straightened and sorted into OK/NOK. This operation takes place in a rough environment (casting bay). The measuring technique that was…
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Building inspection using endoscopes
Technical endoscopes from Micro-Epsilon are used wherever preventive or scheduled inspection is required. The endoscopes are suitable for mobile use and are very user-friendly. The XLED PRO DUAL VIEW video endoscope is the preferred tool…
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Burr measurement in slitting lines
The cutting process causes burrs to form on the cut surfaces of the metal strips. For inline monitoring of the burr, scanCONTROL laser scanners are used, which permanently monitor the sheet edges. Thanks to the Blue Laser Technology…
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Calibrating robot axes
Industrial robots have become indispensable in modern production facilities due to their reliability and high speed. During set up and also at regular intervals within the scope of quality assurance, the robot axes must be adjusted. Here…
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Collision detection in mowers
In agricultural machines, acceleration sensors monitor the mower in order to recognize collisions. When colliding with a stone, the mower will experience a movement that is detected by the acceleration sensors. When the mower is immediately…
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Coordinate measuring machine
Coordinate measurement machines are used for measuring many different components. Different scanners and measuring equipment measure the surface of the component in three dimensions. Laser line scanners are ideally suited for this purpose…
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Coordinate measuring machine
In order to measure a wide variety of components, coordinate measuring machines are used. Different gauges and measuring devices provide a 3D image of the surface component. scanCONTROL laser line scanners are ideally suitable for this…
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Defect detection on bodyshells
In modern automotive production, quality assurance is a central component of the manufacturing process. The early detection of typical sources of defects such as dents or cracks is particularly important in the shell construction phase. In…
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Detect oil leaks early on
Fiber-optic sensors of the optoCONTROL CLS1000 series from Micro-Epsilon ensure reliable detection of oil leaks in the event of seal failure. In the Linde Material Handling system, for example, a shaft seal protects the electric drive motor…
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Detecting bore depth in turned parts
In the production of turned parts, for example made of copper, the exact bore depth is a decisive quality feature. Especially with deep or very fine bores, conventional inspection methods often reach their limits, because material…
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Detecting surface defects
As well as the visual requirements, instrumentation panels also have to fulfill functional and security requirements. Often the passenger airbag has a predetermined breaking line which is generated using a laser. This "weak point" ensures…
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Dimension control of beams
In wood processing, the optoNCDT laser sensors are used for a diverse range of measurement tasks. They increase production output, ensure high quality standards, provide high process reliability and protect tools from possible damage. In…
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Dimension measurement of vibrating or fast-moving targets
Measure dimensions of targets that move or vibrate during optical inspection, where motion can blur or deflect the optical return. optoCONTROL 2700 optical micrometers use short exposure and image-based real-time tilt correction to measure…
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Dimensional measurement of contact lenses
Contact lens manufacturers have a need to conduct various material tests on clear, flexible polymer samples. The material samples must be submerged during testing in a saline solution for hydration. Contact lens manufacturers have a need to…
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Displacement measurement on slag transporter
Draw-wire sensors are used to reduce the standstill time of slag transporters during the loading and unloading. They are installed on the tipping cylinder and the support cylinder. In this way, the signal of a limit switch no longer has to…
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Distance control in magnetic railways
In contrast to conventional railways, in magnetic railways the drive is not installed in the vehicle but in the track. In the Transrapid, wheels and rails of the conventional railway are replaced by a non-contact electromagnetic carrying…
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Distance measurement onto anti-reflective coated glass
Anti-reflective coated glass is inspected during the coating process using laser-optical displacement sensors from Micro-Epsilon in order to determine undulations and torsion. The planarity of the coated glass surface is measured in several…
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Endoscopes for optical weld seam inspection
Rigid and video endoscopes are used for the inspection of weld seams in difficult-to-access places. This visual inspection can be performed before, during and after the welding process depending on the respective task. Micro-Epsilon…
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Evaluation of the surface quality of metallic workpieces
The new optoCONTROL CLS1000 optoelectronic fiber optic sensors reliably check the quality of rough, matt or glossy surfaces, for example, during surface grinding. This inspection of metallic workpieces brings significant advantages, as the…
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Exact crusher gap adjustment in rotary crushers
Rotary crushers for quarries or ore mines can grind up to 3500 t of material to the desired grain size in one hour. For this purpose an eccentric bearing bush generates a rotary-oscillating movement of the crusher axle, thereby constantly…
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Expansion measurement on the concrete wall of an energy storage tank
The measured value is transmitted to a PLC via the analog interface (4 ... 20 mA). This allows both computer-controlled process monitoring and complete documentation of the measurement values. If the setpoint is exceeded, an alarm signal is…
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Faster alignment of laser optical systems
In addition to single-shot measurements of laser beam parameters, Shack-Hartmann wavefront sensors enable faster and more accurate adjustment of laser-optic or fibre-optic systems. The advantages are their insensitivity to vibration, their…
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Flatness measurement in rolling mills
The requirements on the surface quality of rolled sheet metal are continually increasing. This may be steel sheet which is used, for example, for stainless steel fronts in kitchens, or also aluminum sheet used in the automotive field. The…
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Foreign body detection in medical technology
In this application, the MDS sensor recognizes foreign bodies in blister machines during the tablet packaging process. Via the movement of overhead touching rollers, foreign bodies between the blister packaging and covering material can be…
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Forklift lifting height
A large part of internal transportation is performed by forklifts. The risk of tipping the forklift when products are lifted is high. Therefore, the permitted speed has been restricted with limit switches. Draw-wire sensors from…
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Fully automatic paint defect inspection of car bodies and attachments
For glossy surfaces such as car paints in particular, a flawless production chain is required to ensure a high-quality appearance of the end product. The reflectCONTROL Automotive inspection system is used for fully automatic defect…
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Fully automatic paint defect inspection of car bodies and attachments
Particularly with shiny surfaces, a faultless production chain is expected in order to lend a sophisticated visual appearance to the final product. For fully automatic defect detection on car bodies and attachments, the reflectCONTROL…
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Gap measurement in robot-based assembly
In modern production lines, scanCONTROL laser scanners are used to reliably inspect the gap sizes of the car body quickly and consistently. Thanks to surface compensation, measurements are possible on a wide variety of body paintworks. In…
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Geometric testing of building materials
Numerous material tests are performed during the development of high-performance building materials. Inductive displacement sensors from Micro-Epsilon are used for geometric testing. These sensors are extremely robust and impress with their…
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Heat conducting paste application
During the fully automatic application of heat conducting pastes, the correct dosage is a decisive factor. An overdosage of heat conducting paste impairs the thermal resistance, too little paste leads to thermal overload. The height of the…
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High precision pipe measurement
High precision pipe measurement High precision pipe measurement
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Inline breakage monitoring of belt material
Steel strip coils and steel wire coils are semi-finished products that are used between rolling mills and in the processing industry. The coils, which weigh several tons, consist of coiled strips of material that must be checked for…
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Inline dimensional inspection of medical cannulas
Check cannula diameter, protrusion and beveled-tip geometry during production to control dimensional accuracy and alignment. An optoCONTROL 2700 LED micrometer measures outer diameter, protrusion, tip angle, length and shape; active tilt…
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Inline thickness measurement of separator films
In the production of lithium-ion batteries, separator films play a central role in the safety and performance of the cells. These highly specialized films separate the electrodes from each other and prevent internal short circuits, while at…
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Inspection of the combustion chamber in a diesel locomotive
For the inspection of diesel locomotives, regular inspection of the combustion chamber and documentation are required. Inadequate quality inspection or failures such as faulty valve seats or defective running surfaces can cause serious…
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Inspection of wood floorboard relief
Laser scanners from Micro-Epsilon are used to inspect wood reliefs. They check the groove depth and provide reliable measurement results regardless of the type of wood. Laser scanners from Micro-Epsilon are used to inspect wood reliefs…
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Jib lengths of mobile cranes
The current jib length is important when calculating the torque of the load on the crane. This length is measured with an integrated draw-wire sensor. This simple and telescopic measuring principle makes wire sensors predestined for the…
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Laser sensors replace tactile measurements
optoNCDT 1220 laser triangulation sensors from Micro-Epsilon are used for the geometrical measurement of components in test equipment. Among other things, they monitor component tolerances of series-produced plastic and aluminum die-cast…
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Lift height measurement in heavy-duty lifters
The supports on bridges must be renewed from time to time. The supports bear the weight of the bridge superstructure and absorb vibrations and expansions of the bridge. As the properties of the rubber bearings change over time, they must be…
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Lift height of a catering vehicle
Catering vehicles play an important role in passenger air traffic. They are responsible for there being enough foodstuffs on board. It is especially difficult with the Airbus A380 to reach the loading hatch with the vehicle. Therefore, the…
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Lift platform – lift height
Side supports against tipping over are installed for lift trucks and lift work platforms. The crane or the platform can only be put into operation when the supports are completely extended so that there is also no danger of tipping in the…
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Measurement of battery expansion during charging
When the battery is first charged, the battery cell expands. If a critical limit value is exceeded, there is a risk of structural damage or even rupture of the cell. In order to reliably detect this point and stop the charging process in…
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Measurement of the torsional stiffness of motor axles
A decisive factor for the service life and reliability of an engine is the torsional strength of the engine axle. In order to determine the torsional resistance, INC5701 inclination sensors detect the twisting of the axis at a defined…
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Measuring scribe lines on PCB panels
Scribe lines are pressed into printed circuit boards for separation purposes. Laser sensors inspect the line depth which should be consistent in order to ensure reliable separation. Scribe lines are pressed into printed circuit boards for…
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Measuring the height of pressed-in pins (Press-Fit Technology)
In addition to high accuracy with miniature dimensions, the production of electronic components also requires high speed processes that provide the highest quality. Therefore, many production steps in this area are highly automated. The…
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Measuring the optical quality of flat optics
High demands are often placed on the quality of optical filters and windows as used, for example, in microscopy, machine vision or LIDAR applications.Optocraft offers turnkey solutions for measuring the transmitted wavefront error, PSF, MTF…
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Measuring the surface shape of contact lenses and molds
In order to control and optimize lens manufacturing processes, the three-dimensional shape of the front and back surface of the contact lens are measured during the production process, providing information on apex radius, conic constant…
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Measuring the tilt angle in passenger trains
Inductive EDS displacement sensors are integrated in high-speed trains to determine the inclination of the coach body required for cornering. This data is passed on to the control units in the following wagons, which tilt the coach body…
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Monitoring free-standing structures
High, free-standing structures such as cranes are monitored using inclination sensors which provide early warnings of a possible tip over in order to avoid accidents. High, free-standing structures such as cranes are monitored using…
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Monitoring metal sheet infeed during the pressing process
The measurement of the distortion is carried out using several optoNCDT 1420 laser triangulation sensors, which are placed around the metal sheet, either in the tool or on the side of the tool. The arrangement is chosen in such a way that…
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Monitoring oil gaps in hydrostatic bearings
Hydrostatic bearings are used in large plant and machinery such as stone mills, telescopic installations etc. Monitoring the gap size is a critical factor, as any disturbances in the hydraulics can cause pressure drops, which in extreme…
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Monitoring the tidal flow on buildings
Waterproof eddy current displacement sensors are used to monitor the influence of tides on old buildings. The sensors measure onto a metallic measuring object that is attached to the building. The robust sensor design and additional sealing…
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Noise reduction in wind turbines
Wind turbines generate environmentally friendly power, but are often rather unpopular with their residents in the neighborhood, as they also generate noise. One of the noise sources in wind turbines is the drive train. In particular, gears…
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Non-contact height measurement of culture media in Petri dishes
In microbiology, cell cultures are used for the analysis of so-called agar plates. When producing this culture medium, liquid agar-agar is filled into plastic Petri dishes, where it hardens and forms a gel-like, transparent layer…
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Optical measurement of drive shaft, brake disc and wheel tires
Tread surfaces of wheel tires are exposed to enormous loads. In order to determine the overall condition, to detect defects and to take timely repair measures, the wheel discs must be inspected regularly. The wheel sets are first tested in…
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Planarity testing of substrates
Electronics production places particularly high demands on manufacturing accuracy - especially when it comes to the planarity of substrates such as printed circuit boards (PCBs) and flexible printed circuits (FPCs). Even the smallest…
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Position control of crane systems
Single girder overhead traveling cranes, double girder bridge cranes and overhead traveling cranes are used in almost every logistics and production plants. They combine efficiency and economy. The crane systems are used to support work in…
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Position control of the hydrodynamic coupling
An inductive EDS displacement sensor is used for stroke measurement of hydraulic cylinders in diesel-hydraulic drives. The inductive long-stroke sensor monitors the unintended traction of the locomotive and is thus a safety-relevant…
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Position measurement of the tailstock
The tailstock is an important part of a lathe or milling machine. The tailstock is used to support long workpieces by means of a center, which catches in the center hole on the front side of the workpiece. In order to detect the center tip…
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Precise measurement of the bearing gap
Capacitive flat sensors are used to determine the wear of rolls. The roll wear is measured indirectly via the change in the bearing gap of the drive shaft. Capacitive flat sensors are used to determine the wear of rolls. The roll wear is…
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Presence detection of extremely small parts in electronics production
In electronics production, tiny parts that are barely visible to the eye are used. SMD resistors and miniature electronic components are used in large quantities on circuit boards. In electronics production, tiny parts that are barely…
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Presence monitoring and identification of bottles
Laser scanners from Micro-Epsilon are used for high speed and fully automatic inspection of empty containers at bottlers and breweries. For this application, the Micro-Epsilon agent Tipteh has designed a test system based on laser line…
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Presence monitoring of electronic components
Laser triangulation sensors are used in fully automatic presence inspection of components on printed circuit boards. Very small details can be detected reliably due to the small light spot. The high measuring rate enables testing in the…
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Quality control of medical tablet stamps and dies
According to ISO 18084:2011, the press tools for the tablet production are subject to a continuous quality control. Due to complex geometry and a strongly reflecting surface, automatic inspection of stamps and dies has been difficult. Only…
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Reduced risk of tipping with loading wagons
In order to increase the safety of loading wagons, automatic braking systems are used. The brakes are activated if the lateral acceleration of a loading wagon becomes too high due to high speeds and tight curves and if the wagon threatens…
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Robot calibration using optical sensors
In order to achieve fully automatic and autonomous calibration of robot cells, sensors of the scanCONTROL and optoNCDT series are used. These optical sensors enable permanent monitoring and restoration of the production process at the push…
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Rotor stress tests in the test bench
Test rigs have been developed for load tests on wind turbine rotor blades and simulate the real loads caused by high winds and weather. The tip of the rotor blade can be distorted by up to 10m due to mechanical loads. Draw-wire sensors are…
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Scanning in coordinate measuring machine
Coordinate measurement machines from Zeiss have been known for decades for the highest quality, precision and reliability. Also the mobile measurement machine, ScanMax fulfills these criteria, in part due to the application of inductive…
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Surface defect detection of plastic attachments
Surfaces play an important role in the functionality and aesthetics of plastic components. Therefore, optical surface inspection is a central approach for 100% quality control. Deflectometer-based inspection systems from Micro-Epsilon…
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Surface inspection of adhesive film
In industry, the need for adhesive film is increasing. When producing the film, depressions and folds often occur, rendering the film unusable. Therefore, the customers’ requirements for an impeccable surface are increasing. For this…
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Surface inspection of car attachments
High quality standards and the visual appearance of products are crucial factors in every industry sector. Visible parts presenting unwanted flaws suggest low quality. Particularly in the automotive industry, optical sensors are used which…
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Surface inspection of cockpit and dashboard
As well as the visual requirements, instrumentation panels also have to fulfill functional and security requirements. Often the passenger airbag has a predetermined breaking line which is generated using a laser. This "weak point" ensures…
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Surface inspection of instrument panels
With the surfaceCONTROL2500 3D sensor from Micro-Epsilon, diffuse reflecting surfaces can be inspected on a non-contact basis using 3D data. This allows local surface deviations to be identified clearly and automatically. Finally, an…
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Surface inspection of mirrors
For optical components such as mirrors, a high surface homogeneity is required. reflectCONTROL sensors are used to inspect the reflective surfaces. They detect and classify surface deviations on the mirror surface. For optical components…
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Surface inspection of smartphones
Fully automatic defect detection of shiny surfaces is performed using deflectometry systems which reliably detect the smallest of inclusions and defects. This technology enables the precise measurement of both the front and back of…
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Synchronization monitoring with draw-wire sensors in telescopic platforms
For electronic synchronization monitoring, a draw-wire sensor is used here. These are easy to integrate, very compact and offer high accuracy in addition to the large measuring range. For displacement measurement, the sensor is mounted on…
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Testing and adjusting binoculars/spotting scopes and objectives
The precise measurement of the transmitted wavefront provides a qualitative assessment of the imaging quality of an optical system while enabling inline adjustment of the system. Spotting scopes and binoculars, as well as roof prisms and…
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Testing the longitudinal profile of forming bars
In section rolling mills, shaped steels are usually rolled in reversing operation. After the hot rolled bars (up to 1200 °C) have left the rolling stand, they are checked for dimensional accuracy. Here, Blue Laser sensors measure the rod…
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Testing the quality of objectives for microscopy and smartphones
Lens assemblies for mobile devices and microscope objective lenses are designed to generate sharp images not only in the centre of their field of view, but also off-axis, at field points. Measuring the imaging quality of lens assemblies is…
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Valve lift measurement in the food industry
During the filling of drinks cartons, the exact dosage is a critical factor. The sensor measures the valve lift of the filling line and requests several switching points in a measuring range of 35mm. The sealed stainless steel housings of…
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Valve lift measurement in the MultiAir cylinder
The MultiAir cylinder procedure patented by FIAT / Schaeffler controls individual valves independently of the camshaft. An electro-hydraulic control system provides fully variable valve control. The MultiAir cylinder procedure patented by…
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Vibration displacement measurement in road tests
In the automotive industry, testing the chassis is a prerequisite for driving safety. Here, sensors are required which can also withstand the high demands of road tests. For example, draw-wire sensors are mounted in parallel to the shock…
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Vibration measurement in trains
Wear and tear in the wheelset and bogie can cause natural vibrations that can be felt in the passenger area. Acceleration sensors from Micro-Epsilon are used to record these vibrations. Wear and tear in the wheelset and bogie can cause…
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Wear inspection of tablet stamps
Press tools for the tablet production are subject to a continuous wear control. Due to complex geometries and strongly reflecting surfaces, optical inspections are only possible with high precision measuring techniques. A confocal sensor…
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Weld seam profile
Welding robots which perform the joining automatically are often used for joining metals. For visible parts, the weld seam must satisfy certain optical criteria; for example, there must be no remaining welding beads. A laser scanner is…
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