2D/3D Measurement

surfaceCONTROL 3D sensors are used for 3D geometry measurements and surface inspections. The sensors use the fringe projection principle to detect diffuse reflecting surface and to generate a 3D point cloud. This point cloud is subsequently evaluated in order to recognize geometry, extremely small defects and discontinuities on the surface. The 3D snapshot sensors are available with different measurement areas. This enables the inspection of the finest of structures on components as well as form deviations on large-area attachments. Powerful software packages are available for evaluation and parameter setting.

reflectCONTROL sensors offer an innovative solution for defect detection on highly reflective and transparent surfaces. These sensors use phase-measuring deflectometry and enable full-surface measurement. In contrast to conventional visual inspection by humans, which involves a great deal of manpower and working time, the reflectCONTROL sensor delivers precise measurement results that allow a detailed analysis of the surface quality. Powerful software packages are available for evaluation and parameterization, which significantly improve the efficiency and accuracy of surface inspection.

Laser scanners from Micro-Epsilon stand for maximum performance in 2D and 3D measurement technology. They combine maximum precision with high speed and enable reliable, reproducible results in various industries. The scanCONTROL models are available with different measuring ranges and are designed for inline use. Whether for simple profile measurement, robot guidance, surface inspection or high-precision 3D geometry inspection, these laser scanners provide precise measurement data for stable processes.

New: The scanCONTROL 8500 series delivers maximum performance with integrated SMART evaluation. Due to the highly developed 4K matrix and state-of-the-art GREEN LASER technology, the laser scanners impress with their exceptional accuracy, high signal stability and the best measuring rate in their class.

Redefining precision – laser scanners from Micro-Epsilon

3DInspect is a uniform and user-friendly software tool for all 3D sensors from Micro-Epsilon. Parameter setting of the 3D sensors and recording of the measurement data are done directly in the 3DInspect software. Powerful tools allow point cloud alignment and filtering, intuitive detection and selection of relevant areas, and program combination. The 3D point clouds can be processed as required and measured values can be output to the controller.

The powerful software for all 2D/3D sensors. User-friendly. High-performing. Universal.

3D sensors from Micro-Epsilon are equipped with an easy-to-integrate SDK (Software Development Kit). The SDK is based on the GigE Vision and GenICam industry standards including the following function blocks:

• Network configuration and sensor connection
• Extensive sensor control
• Transmission control of measurement images
• Management of user-defined parameter sets
• C++ sample programs and documentation

Access to the sensor via GigE Vision is also possible without SDK using a GenICam client.

The Industrial Performance Unit is a powerful computing platform for the efficient commissioning of Micro-Epsilon 3D sensors. The fully compatible controller is ideally suited to inline processes in 3D measurement tasks. The intuitive 3DInspect software with Valid3D technology enables simple and fast sensor parameter setting, which allows measurements to start immediately. The Industrial Performance Unit directly processes three-dimensional data, which is subsequently evaluated and assessed via the 3DInspect software. Results can be output via the integrated PROFINET, EtherCAT and EtherNet/IP interfaces. 

The 3D Profile Unit enables the calculation of several individual profiles of scanCONTROL 30xx sensors in a common coordinate system. This is how a composite 2D profile or a composite 3D point cloud can be generated. So the detection of various geometries, the extension of measuring ranges and the performance of thickness measurements is possible. The exact assignment of the position of the sensor to the position of the measurement object can be carried out via the integrated encoder inputs.

The evaluation of the data and the parameterization of the system can be implemented in the 3DInspect software. The 3D Profile Unit controller has an integrated evaluation feature in conjunction with the Industrial Ethernet connection, enabling the application to be controlled and measured values to be output to a PLC. Alternatively, the 3D Profile Unit controller can also be integrated into common image processing programs via GigE Vision and acts as a raw data provider.

Optical micrometers from Micro-Epsilon operate according to the transmitted light principle (ThruBeam micrometer). Here, the transmitter produces a parallel light curtain that is transmitted via a lens arrangement into the receiver unit. The beam is interrupted if an object is in the light path. The resulting shadowing is detected by the receiving optics and output as measurement value. Most optical micrometers are used for dimensional measurements in production, machine monitoring and quality assurance. Parameters such as diameter, gap, height and position are detected with high accuracy.