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Balluff BOS RO72K Optical Sensors

December 3, 2025

Balluff Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of Balluff GmbH, launches its latest, cost-effective photoelectric sensors—the BOS R072K Optical Senor Entry Line.


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FRAMOS FSM-GO Sensor
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FRAMOS FSM:GO Embedded Sensor Module

January 22, 2024

FRAMOS announced the release of FSM:GO – a comprehensive series of deployable optical sensor modules enabling machines to see and think.


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optical inspection

Optical [Big, Bold, Fast] Metrology

Camera-based technologies are making strides in portable measurement for large surfaces.
Cliff Bliss
April 2, 2018

Step into the optical metrology world and one thing is clear. This vibrant business sector continues to innovate new designs of portable coordinate measuring machines (PCMMs) for the inspection of large components and fixtures.


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Active alignment of lens/sensor to 5-6° of freedom. Source: AEi

Maximizing Computer Vision Image Quality with Automated Active Sensor Alignment

Machine vision applications are seeing a shift to high quality, high dynamic range sensors.
Dave Driscoll Michael Thomas
December 1, 2017

New computer vision applications are obtaining maximum image quality by combining high resolution, low-flare lenses with large format, high resolution global shutter sensors.


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Multisensory measurement systems

Why Multisensor Metrology Matters

Each sensor has its own strength for particular measurement situations.
Mark Thomas
April 1, 2016

Manufactured parts need to be measured to ensure they meet the original design intent. Modern manufacturing techniques allow complex parts to be made that can have numerous critical dimensions.


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Expand Your CMM’s Capabilities

Moving from tactile and scanning systems to newer optical and laser sensor technology increases the productivity of your CMM.
Gene Hancz
August 5, 2015

During the past 25 years, coordinate measuring machine (CMM) sensor technology has expanded from tactile and scanning systems to now include optical, laser and surface finish sensors, effectively expanding the CMM’s capabilities.


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Market Analysis: Multisensor Metrology - Demand is set to climb

Vijay Mathew
October 1, 2012

Multisensor systems have come a long way since the introduction of video measurement back in the 1970s. 


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Optical Displacement Sensors

June 30, 2009

OD precision optical displacement sensors connect three sensors to one controller, which reduces the amount of hardware required and eases the measurement of X-, Y- and Z-axes.


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