Micro-Epsilon - optical distance sensors, capacitive displacement sensors, confocal sensors, eddy current displacement sensors

Micro-Epsilon is a medium-sized, family-owned company with a leading position in measurement technology. micro-Epsilon's product portfolio includes sensors for displacement and distance measurement, infrared temperature measurement and color detection, as well as systems for dimensional measurement and defect detection. With a high level of expertise and an extensive network of partners, Micro-Epsilon creates innovative products with high precision. Micro-Epsilon wants to treat its customers as win-win business partners and develops products at the leading edge, helping its customers gain a strong competitive advantage.


Products 1. Optical distance measurement sensors
Laser displacement sensor
Suitable for measuring the displacement, distance and thickness of a variety of surfaces
A wide range of laser displacement sensors covering a variety of ranges are available
Especially suitable for automation, production control and test bench
Compact structure with integrated controller, more convenient for installation and use
Laser displacement sensors with high measurement accuracy and resolution
Easy setting of displacement sensor parameters via web interface
Particularly suitable for applications requiring high speed measurement



Product 2. Capacitive displacement sensing


Single-sided measurement of non-conductive layer thickness on plastic film or metal substrates
Ultra-high measurement accuracy
Target material thickness measurement range 40 μm to 6 mm
Commissioning with web interface
Integrated temperature sensor for simultaneous measurement of ambient temperature information
Integrated function for determining dielectric constant
Temperature measurement range -10 °C to +85 °C
Analog interface, Ethernet, EtherCAT


Measurement principles:
The eddy current measuring coil and the capacitance measuring electrode are mounted coaxially. The two sensors measure one measured point simultaneously. The capacitive displacement sensor signal is used to measure the working distance, the thickness of the insulation layer and the dielectric constant of the insulation layer material.




Product 3: confocal sensor


Suitable for high-speed, high-resolution measurement of displacement and distance
Nano-level resolution
Especially suitable for automation industry and production control
Industrial-grade controller, excellent signal-to-noise ratio
Virtually unaffected by the reflective properties of the measured object surface
No active electronic components in the probe
Extremely small and stable measurement spot
Advantage: suitable for industrial high-volume detection needs


Product 4: eddy current displacement sensor


Suitable for detecting the displacement, position and distance of metal conductive materials
Customer-specific eddy current sensor and controller
Suitable for industrial environment use: high temperature, high pressure, dust
Industrial grade rugged structure design
Ultra-high resolution and temperature stability
A wide range of eddy current probes available to suit various application requirements
Ultra-high measurement frequency for real-time requirements
Eddy current sensors are suitable for automation equipment integration