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Major sub-categories: Angle, inclination, tilt | Distance | Edge, Alignment | Form, dimension, size, volume | Gap | Length, Displacement | Light barriers, curtains | Limit / position indicators | Presence | Position | Position angular | Position linear | Proximity | Thickness

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The fully integrated 3D snapshot sensor for maximum efficiency

The fully integrated 3D snapshot sensor for ...

Micro-Epsilon: With the surfaceCONTROL 3D 3560, Micro-Epsilon offers a new generation of powerful 3D snapshot sensors for automated quality inspection. As an all-in-one solution, the sensor combines acquisition, processing and evaluation in a...

2026-10-13
Next-generation 3D measurement technology

Next-generation 3D measurement technology

Micro-Epsilon: With the confocal chromatic line sensor confocalLINE CLI8500, Micro-Epsilon opens a new chapter in 3D measurement technology: maximum precision, exceptionally high point density and impressive dynamics in a compact system. With...

2026-10-12
360° 3D geometry inspection of profiles and semi-finished products

360° 3D geometry inspection of profiles and ...

Micro-Epsilon: The profileGAUGE X.LP-3D is an inline measuring system for precise 3D geometry inspection of profiles and semi-finished products. Four scanCONTROL laser scanners detect the measuring object simultaneously from several viewing...

2026-10-09
Detecting bore depth in turned parts

Detecting bore depth in turned parts

Micro-Epsilon: 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...

2026-10-08
Inline profile measurement for round materials

Inline profile measurement for round materials

Micro-Epsilon: The new profileGAUGE C.ODC is a precise sensor system for two-axis profile, diameter and position measurement of ultra-fine wires and round materials. The measuring system is specifically designed for inline measurement tasks in...

2026-10-07
More Precise with Every Revolution

More Precise with Every Revolution

MEGATRON Hall-effect rotary encoders with incremental and SSI outputs automatically optimize angular measurement during operation. With each complete revolution, angular accuracy improves step by step to as much as ±0.1°....

2026-09-21

Bourns Introduces 10 mm Incremental ...

Bourns, Inc. announced the release of the Bourns® PST10 Series 10 mm Incremental Potentiometers, a compact hollow-shaft position sensing solution designed to deliver accurate rotary position feedback, long-term reliability, and...

2026-09-17

Bourns Introduces 6 mm Incremental Potentiometer

Bourns, Inc. announced the PST065 Series 6 mm Incremental Potentiometers, a new rotary position sensing component family designed for applications where board space is limited and reliable position feedback is required. The series combines a...

2026-09-16
Analog inclinometers for 12-V on-board power systems

Analog inclinometers for 12-V on-board power ...

Turck is expanding its QR20 series of inclinometers to include analog versions with mobile equipment capabilities. The sensors operate with a supply voltage as low as 8 V DC and meet automotive EMC requirements. As a result, they deliver...

2026-09-11
Digital Ruby Accelerometers and Inclinometers

Digital Ruby Accelerometers and Inclinometers

Jewell Instruments: Jewell is thrilled to officially unveil our Digital Ruby Accelerometers and Inclinometers!  These cutting-edge sensors are here to replace the JDI, DMH, DML, DMS and DKA series digital MEMS sensors - and they bring even...

2026-09-09
Greater flexibility for confocal precision measurements

Greater flexibility for confocal precision ...

Micro-Epsilon is expanding the world's largest product portfolio for confocal chromatic sensor systems with new sensors from the confocalDT IFS2404 series. The sensors enable high-precision, non-contact displacement and distance measurements on a...

2026-07-17
Capacitive precision for challenging environments

Capacitive precision for challenging environment

Micro-Epsilon: The capacitive displacement sensors in the capaNCDT series stand for maximum precision, stability and versatility. With resolutions down to 0.03 nm, compact design, multi-channel capability and OEM-ready solutions, the portfolio is...

2026-07-16
Geometry inspection during spot welding

Geometry inspection during spot welding

Micro-Epsilon: In car body production, the quality of the spot welds is a decisive criterion for stability and safety. Classic 2D vision systems quickly reach their limits here, as they only provide contrast information and do not allow reliable...

2026-07-15
Smart distance measurement for modern automation

Smart distance measurement for modern automation

Micro-Epsilon: With its compact design, high precision and robust construction, the powerful optoNCDT ILR3800-100 laser distance sensor has proven itself for demanding measurement tasks. A version with an IO-Link interface is now also available,...

2026-07-15
90° sensor for stable inline wafer measurement

90° sensor for stable inline wafer measurement

Micro-Epsilon: The new interferoMETER sensor, the IMP-NIR-TH3/90/IP68, is specially developed for demanding production environments: 90° beam guidance, IP68 protection class, and an integrated air purge device enable precise thickness...

2026-07-14
Customised potentiometers for tailor-made solutions

Customised potentiometers for tailor-made ...

MEGATRON: Precision potentiometers perform key functions in medical, laboratory, industrial and measurement technology applications, including setpoint specification, signal adjustment and position feedback. MEGATRON offers the industry a...

2026-06-18
Performance boost and more flexibility for high-end laser sensors

Performance boost and more flexibility for ...

Micro-Epsilon: The optoNCDT 5500 laser triangulation sensor has been specifically expanded: Increased performance, a speed boost of 150 kHz as well as new fieldbus variants with an integrated industrial Ethernet interface and an additional...

2026-05-08
The new generation of 3D laser scanners

The new generation of 3D laser scanners

Micro-Epsilon: The scanCONTROL 8500 laser scanners take industrial 3D measurement technology to a new level: extremely compact, highly precise and flexible in integration. For the first time, the complete 3D data processing takes place directly in...

2026-05-08
Planarity testing in hybrid bonding

Planarity testing in hybrid bonding

Micro-Epsilon: In hybrid bonding in semiconductor production, exact planarity of the wafers is crucial for stable bonding processes. Capacitive distance sensors enable high-resolution measurement of shape deviations on wafers and provide the...

2026-05-07
Large distances precisely in view

Large distances precisely in view

Micro-Epsilon: The new optoNCDT ILR1041-150 laser distance sensor enables reliable distance measurements of up to 150 m. Thanks to the time-of-flight measuring principle, integrated IO-Link communication, and robust design, the sensor is ideal for...

2026-05-07
Multi-segment measurement on superconducting strips

Multi-segment measurement on superconducting ...

Micro-Epsilon: During production of superconducting strips, 12 mm wide stainless steel strips are cut into narrow sections – separated by 0.5 mm gaps. The optoCONTROL 2700 LED micrometer measures the width of the sections and the gap...

2026-05-06
Mastering measurement tasks in a vacuum

Mastering measurement tasks in a vacuum

Micro-Epsilon: Measurement tasks in a vacuum place the highest demands on the sensor technology used. This is exactly where precise measurement technology from Micro-Epsilon comes into its own: reliable, non-contact and stable, the sensors deliver...

2026-05-05
Compact, cost-efficient and just as precise

Compact, cost-efficient and just as precise

MEGATRON’s shaftless magnetic angle sensors are cost-efficient, low-maintenance and free from mechanical wear. Even so, many users still opt for encoders with shaftsout of concern about potential integration risks. To address this, MEGATRON...

2026-04-15
Ergonomic, durable and extremely compact

Ergonomic, durable and extremely compact

MEGATRON's new 848 series of wear-free Hall effect fingertip joysticks feature a flat and an extremely robust design. These input devices are ideal for use in control consoles, driver's cabs and applications with high mechanical requirements.

2026-03-18
Cost-effective inclination switch

Cost-effective inclination switch

Turck: The B1N180V-QR20 inclination switch expands TURCK's QR20 portfolio with a cost-effective solution for simple switching applications. The single-axis sensor uses MEMS acceleration measurement and offers a fixed switching window over 180...

2026-03-12
Precise defect detection on bodyshells

Precise defect detection on bodyshells

Micro-Epsilon: surfaceCONTROL Automotive from Micro-Epsilon is a robot-based measuring system for the fully automated surface inspection of bodyshells. The system utilizes the principle of fringe projection and uses a learning process to detect...

2026-03-04
New possibilities in confocal measurement technology

New possibilities in confocal measurement ...

Micro-Epsilon: With the new confocalDT IFC2412 and IFC2417 2-channel controllers as well as the IFD2410/2415 sensor systems with Ethernet data output, Micro-Epsilon expands its confocal product portfolio for demanding industrial applications....

2026-03-03
360° inspection of rotating components

360° inspection of rotating components

Micro-Epsilon: The optoCONTROL 2700 optical precision micrometer can now perform a full 360° inspection of rotating components. This allows four shape and positional tolerances to be precisely determined and visualized in a pie chart:...

2026-03-02
Industry to high-tech: laser sensors for all situations

Industry to high-tech: laser sensors for all ...

Micro-Epsilon: The optoNCDT laser sensor portfolio provides precise displacement and distance measurements in industrial automation processes. The sensors measure any surface without contact and with high accuracy – in factory automation,...

2026-02-27
Cold, clever, convenient – Früchte Jork puts new deep-freeze warehouse into operation

Cold, clever, convenient – Früchte Jork puts ...

Leuze electronic: Früchte Jork GmbH from Baden-Württemberg, Germany – a family-run fresh food wholesaler – has reached an important milestone: Its new, fully automated deep-freeze warehouse is in operation. What may look like...

2026-02-25
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