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With a motorized 100 mm XY stage, Polytec turns its TopMap Micro.View profilometer into a compact, automated measuring station for precise roughness and texture analysis.
LUM and MP2E Solutions have been cooperating in the French market since February 2026, combining measurement technology expertise with application expertise for industry and research.
With its reflectCONTROL sensors, Micro-Epsilon offers a solution for high-precision 3D surface inspection and defect detection on reflective and transparent components.
The combination of SonicTC QuickCheck and Polytec Device Communication enables flexible automation of vibroacoustic test benches in industry—including TCP/IP data streaming and direct integration of laser Doppler vibrometers.
NanoFocus AG will become a fully integrated part of the Mahr Group. The acquisition strengthens Mahr's portfolio in optical surface metrology.
Energy assessment for coating systems: Leutenegger + Frei creates transparency in consumption
A new energy assessment analyzes energy flows in wet paint and powder coating plants in detail during production operations. The aim is to systematically identify potential savings and prepare well-founded investment decisions.
Helmut Fischer showcases measurement technology for paint and material testing at PaintExpo 2026
Helmut Fischer presents solutions for coating thickness measurement, material analysis, and materials testing. The focus is on handheld measuring devices from the DMP series and automation solutions for coating quality assurance.
Artificial intelligence and automation are shaping painting and coating processes. PaintExpo 2026 will use concrete practical solutions to show how data-based systems are advancing efficiency, quality, and sustainability in surface technology.
Wenglor expands its portfolio with flexible laser distance sensors for large-scale production
For applications in surface technology and coating processes, the new P1PC series from Wenglor offers precise laser distance sensors based on triangulation—fast, reproducible, and ideal for series use.
Asis will be presenting automation solutions for coating and surface processes at PaintExpo 2026 in Karlsruhe. The focus will be on retrofit concepts, partial powder coating, and software-supported process analyses.
Ultrasonic-based inline measurement technology enables the reliable detection of gas bubbles in liquid processes, including alkaline electrolysis. In this way, LiquiSonic sensors from SensoTech support process safety and plant availability.
In vacuum coatings, small process deviations determine visible color differences. Inline color measurement systems from Micro-Epsilon enable continuous monitoring of the optical properties in the coating process.
Closed-loop coating control from Coatmaster available on an industrial scale for the first time
With FlexOS V7, Coatmaster is expanding its measurement and control technology to include a closed-loop control concept based on the measured coating thickness - a step towards more stable processes and lower material consumption.
The Wenglor Sensoric Group presented numerous further developments in sensor technology and image processing at the SPS trade fair in Nuremberg. The technical highlight was the world's first time-of-flight sensor series with blue laser light.
Helmut Fischer's new location strengthens customer proximity. The company can now offer technical support and practical advice in industrial measurement technology in Dortmund.
The measuring technology specialist Mahr is cooperating with Sartorius Werkzeuge. Customers can now also purchase measuring instruments from the Mahr portfolio via the tool dealer - this increases the availability of Mahr's precision measuring instruments.
The SKZ has expanded its testing technology with a new measuring system. With the PermeH2O water vapor permeability tester, the barrier effect of films can be examined even more precisely and practically in future.
The measurement technology specialist PhoenixTM has relocated its headquarters from Bad Oeynhausen to the neighboring town of Löhne in the district of Herford.
At SPS 2025, Leuze will be presenting the RSL 200 safety laser scanner as well as new LiDAR and RFID solutions for automation, logistics and production.
With "RAL Colour Feeling 2027+", RAL Farben presents a new trend palette with 15 harmoniously coordinated shades. The collection is intended to provide users with orientation for future color designs.