Micro-Epsilon

More precision for the world of tomorrow

As a leading manufacturer of precision sensor technology, we are shaping the future. Our systems are used whenever accuracy and performance are crucial to success. In machine building and automation as well as in satellite technology and in the production of next-generation batteries and computer chips. As a globally active group of companies, we are making a decisive contribution to the world of tomorrow - and have been doing so for more than 56 years.

High technology

What sounds like the future is already at the heart of what we do today. Hundreds of satellites orbit the earth at low altitudes and provide fast internet connections around the world.

Our tilting mirror systems enable secure laser communication. This is possible at an altitude of over 500 km, at speeds of over 25,000 km/h and distances of up to 5000 km.

These sensor-actuator systems are another milestone in our company's history and demonstrate our ability to turn top performance into series products. With pioneering technologies such as these, we are consolidating our leading position in sensor technology.

More Precision

We strive for greater precision in our products and thus promote innovation. Our displacement sensors achieve resolutions down to the sub-nanometre range, which is less than a millionth of a millimetre. These are used, for example, in semiconductor lithography machines in ultra-high vacuum.

In order to implement such high performance in series products, we rely on the competence network within our group of companies. Consulting, product development, application, electronics, optics, image processing, micromechatronics, simulation, software, system integration, production and quality - all from a single source.

Shaping the future with sensor technology - Corporate Video

Testimonials

As a supplier, Micro-Epsilon has been great ... they've also provided technical support when required and delivered a system that does exactly what we want it to do.

Andy Spalding, Works Engineer | Liberty Speciality Steels

The support from Micro-Epsilon during the specification of this project has been invaluable and their technical assistance one of the keys to the success of this project.

Graham Limb, Technical Director | Donfabs & Consillia Ltd.

The team at Micro-Epsilon have been extremely helpful in the initial training on the equipment and very responsive to our ongoing support requirements.

Paul Cunningham, Director | Acrovision Ltd.

The sensors have performed very well in the demonstrator project where we've tested the ActiWheel system. They are reliable even in the harsh enviroment underneath a train, where dust, dirt and moisture are present ... we didn't even have to clean the sensors after a couple of thousand miles of testing.

Neil Cooney | SET Limited

We selected Micro-Epsilon's sensor because it is easy to fit and easy to changeover when testing different sized turbochargers. Measuring speeds up to around 300,000 rpm have had no reliability problems and the system is very accurate.

Gary Picken, Engine Test Supervisor | Honeywell Turbocharger Technologies

Due to the fast and continuos support, everything is working in my development enviroment ... I was just thinking to myself that I had the fastest third party company support I've ever experienced in 20 years!

Paul Laroche | Leidos Automation

Although this is a fairly unusual application for a colour recognition sensor, we've been very pleased with the sensor's performance during the research. We are also impressed with how easy it is to set up and integrate with our other software prgrams and test platforms.

Daniel Woodhead | Institute of Railway Research at the University of Huddersfield

The scanCONTROL laser sensor is a good piece of kit ... the integration was straightforward too. There are a variety of APIs/software tools provided ... we've also been very happy with the technical support provided by Micro-Epsilon when we've needed this.

Ozan Gurdal, Research Engineer | Nuclear AMRC

It was vital to choose sensors that could deliver the accuracy needed - and the sensors we used delivered just that.

Joe Holdsworth, Systems Engineer | BLOODHOUND Programme Limited

Micro-Epsilon has provided us with an extensive range of high quality sensing equipment, it has supplied both first class products and engineering experts, which will contribute in delivering state of the art research.

Ken Young, Technology Director | The MTC

Our clients are very demanding in terms of the quality of our product and the information it supplies. Micro-Epsilon has been a good partner in the process of product development for this demanding market.

Dr. Tim Clarke, Chairman | Optical Metrology Systems

The recent lunch and learn session with Micro-Epsilon was a great way for Labman engineers to really understand and get a feel for the equipment. Designing custom robotic solutions often throws up challenges; when new devices are demonstrated in front of you it can lead to idea generation for future applications and provides a very effective introduction to new technology.

Andrew Whitwell, Managing Director | Labman Automation Ltd.

The cameras have proven to be reliable and easy to use including the possibility to synchronise the two cameras at two specific locations for full temperature traceability. The cameras are also being used in other specific parts of the steel manufacturing process.

Didier Farrugia, Scientific Fellow, Rolling Fininshing & Measurement Department | Tata Steel UK Ltd.

Everyone here at Geotek who has dealt with Micro-Epsilon, believes they're a very professional bunch. They've also delivered sensors on time and are very open to any new applications we discuss with them. So from our perspective, they've been an excellent supplier.

James Shreeve, Sales & Marketing Director | Geotek Ltd.