Overview
The use of non-contact displacement technologies in the field of precision measurement is rapidly growing. This is due to many factors: on the one hand the need to measure much more accurately with micrometer or even nanometer resolution, and on the other hand the need to measure against fragile surfaces that cannot be touched.
The rapid growth in the sensor market has pushed the development of new technologies to meet the demanding requirements and to improve measurement accuracy. It is therefore more important than ever to have a greater level of understanding of the strengths and limitations of each non-contact measurement principle when selecting the correct sensor technology for your measurement task.
But non-contact displacement sensors come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes and measurement principles. The key is selecting the most appropriate sensing technology for your measurement task.
This webinar explains the different technologies, restrictions and differences of the following technologies: eddy current sensors, capacitive sensors, confocal chromatic sensors and laser triangulation sensors including blue laser technology. All these sensors are used for measurements with high precision, stability and high measuring rates.
Attendees will learn the methods for measuring displacement, position, distance, vibration and even thickness with just one sensor. Various animations and graphics show detailed application examples and give important tips for choosing the right technology. Additionally resources to understand the technologies in detail are provided by Micro-Epsilon.
Key Takeaways
- Learn the metrology fundamentals and basics of non-contact measurement
- Understand the measurement principles, advantages and even restrictions
- Find out the differences between sensor technologies
- Understand the important characteristics for measurement applications like displacement, distance or thickness
- Learn what innovative technologies - like blue laser sensors - can be used for different applications
Speakers
Martin Dumberger has more than 25 years of experience in high precision measurement and sensors.
The focus and expertise has been on non-contact measuring technologies such as eddy current, capacitive and optical sensors.
With a background in engineering and 10 years of R&D exposure in this field, Martin has been educating and supporting customers in all industries to solve challenging measurement applications.
Martin Dumberger is co-founder of Micro-Epsilon America and is currently managing director of Micro-Epsilon America.
Steve Kaplan is Micro-Epsilon's Senior Sales and Applications Engineer. He has many years of experience solving complex measurement tasks with non-contact displacement sensors. He specializes in the applications of measuring thickness, high precision displacement, infrared temperature, and color. Steve is a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University and has a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering.