Micro-Epsilon wins Red Dot Award for laser triangulation sensor

Established in 1954, the Red Dot Award design competition for products is a globally acknowledged seal of quality. A 41-member jury of experts rates the best products of the year from a record-breaking 5214 products from 57 nations in 2016.

The winning optoNCDT 1320/1420 laser triangulation sensors convinced the jury due to the perfect interaction of several factors. The sensors are very compact with an integrated controller, which means they can be installed in restricted installation spaces. These smart miniature sensors also come with lots of new features - both internally and externally. They provide metrological innovations, sensor-specific colour coding of the cable bushing, and an intuitive web interface. In addition, the extremely small laser spot size, which is focused through an optical system to a very small diameter, enables the measurement of very fine details. These predefined presets and the quality slider enable easy sensor configuration and parameter set up.

The sensors offer machine builders, systems integrators and OEMs an unrivalled combination of technical benefits in terms of their compact size, performance (up to 4kHz measuring rate) and ease of installation. The sensors are suitable for use in a variety of industries. As well as in electronics production, the sensors can also be applied in the packaging industry, wood processing, logistics, medical engineering, laser engraving equipment and quality assurance. Other application examples include pick-and-place machines, inline vehicle bodywork and tool positioning, inner diameter of pipes and the measurement of plastics parts, where the penetration of the laser into different material mixtures and colours is a particular challenge. The latter is easily met by existing sensor pre-settings.

The optoNCDT 1320 and 1420 series are available in measuring ranges of 10mm, 25mm or 50mm. For more information, please visit www.micro-epsilon.co.uk.