Laser Proximity Sensors use laser beams to detect the presence or absence of objects within a certain range. They are used in security systems, robotics, automation, and industrial processes, where ...

A research project undertaken by the Bristol Composites Institute (BCI) at the University of Bristol used laser profile sensors from Micro-Epsilon to detect defects formed during the composites ...

Robotics technology that not only performs simple tasks but also supports humans in all their tasks is among the key technologies in industrial manufacturing. But this requires that robots be able to ...

The Z-Trak LP2C 3D profile sensor family for in-line 3D measurement and inspection applications is the latest member of Teledyne Dalsa’s Z-Trak family. The sensors deliver 4,096 samples per profile ...

Vibration sensors provider VocalZoom (VZ) recently launched autonomous sensors for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). Combining contactless, high-resolution vibration sensor technology with ...

Research scientist and entrepreneur Sverre Dokken believes laser-based remote sensing has big potential in the maritime domain. But what is LADAR, who’s it for and what are the key benefits? “Our ...

The new LD30 PBR IO photoelectric laser sensors with IO-Link were designed to operate in IO-Link environments and in traditional automation systems. They offer four predefined and selectable ...

The fundamental way to develop the next generation of resonant-based sensor technology is via the characterization of the motion of high-frequency microdevices with sub-nanometer resolution.

In this video, Valérie Servranckx, an application specialist at Zebra Technologies, demonstrates how currency is inspected using a Zebra AltiZ high-fidelity 3D profile sensor. “What we’re inspecting ...

Despite their prevalent use in patient treatment, to many, using lasers as surgical tools can seem like something out of science fiction. However, laser-assisted surgery is now a reality and marks a ...