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Blue laser broadens scope of profile scanner

Micro-Epsilon has introduced a blue laser profile scanner for shiny surfaces, red-hot glowing metals, organic and transparent materials.

15/02/2015 16:41:24

Micro-Epsilon UK has launched a range of 2D/3D laser profile sensors (laser line scanners) that operate using blue (violet) laser technology rather than red.

The special characteristics of the blue wavelength laser light make the scanners suitable for a wide range of high precision profile and dimensional measurements on a variety of materials including shiny surfaces, red-hot glowing metals, organic materials (food, wood and wood veneers), as well as transparent or semi-transparent materials such as plastics, glass, optical components and film/substrates.

The new scanCONTROL BL series offers similar features to Micro-Epsilon’s proven scanCONTROL series of laser profile scanners that use red laser technology. All the controls and electronics are integrated in an extremely lightweight, compact sensor design, enabling the scanners to be installed on robot arms or on machines where there may be little space available for mounting.

The scanCONTROL BL series offers a range of interfaces and flexible installation options.

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.