Detection of Transparent Injection Solution Bags by Laser Distance Sensors Time of Flight
In the pharmaceutical industry, injection solutions are filled into bags by the manufacturer and later transferred to vials. A laser distance sensor time of flight in the hygienic stainless steel housing reliably detects the transparent bags and controls the handling robot to ensure a continuous material flow. The hygienic design keeps the sensor clean and free of contamination and bacteria. FDA compliant materials and ECOLAB certification make it suitable for harsh environments in the pharmaceutical and food industries.

Fill-Level Measurement in Meat Mincers with Laser Distance Sensors Time of Flight
In the food industry, the fill-level in meat mincers must be reliably measured despite changing products, humidity and cleaning. A laser distance sensor time of flight in the stainless steel housing is installed vertically above the hopper and measures the fill-level during feeding without contact. In this way, it ensures a continuous material supply, avoids empty runs and dry running of the mincer and ensures even utilization of the plant. Thanks to IP69K degree of protection and hygienic housing design, the sensor can withstand high-pressure and foam cleaning without loss of function.

Volume Calculation of Potato Rösti on Conveyor Belt with 2D/3D Profile Sensor
In the production of potato rösti, the exact ratio of salt to raw potato mass must be determined. Before adding salt, the volume of the rösti mass must be calculated. A 2D/3D profile sensor in stainless steel housing (IP69K degree of protection) mounted above the conveyor belt first generates a 2D height profile via laser triangulation. Its evaluation is carried out using uniVision 3 software, which, in combination with the belt speed, calculates the volume. This ultimately allows the calculation of the amount of salt required.

Determining the Ideal Packing Volume of Shipping Boxes Using 2D/3D Profile Sensors
Packing volume plays a key role in large logistics centers. Logistics experts must therefore determine the minimum volume required for final packaging in order to reduce storage costs, save filling material and ultimately define the right size for the outer packaging. For this purpose, the highest point of the object is determined via a 2D/3D profile sensor before the packaging process. The evaluation of the height data takes place in uniVision 3. The box is then individually reduced and sealed. In addition to the highest point, the profile sensor detects the position of the lid flap to accurately identify the box format.

Biomass Volume Calculation in Industrial Heating Systems with 2D/3D Profile Sensor
Volumetric flow measurements of the biomass are carried out to optimize the efficiency of industrial biomass heating systems during the ongoing process. The calculation of the volume can be used to draw conclusions about the energy quality of wood chips or rice husks, for example, and thus optimize the energy efficiency of the boiler. A 2D/3D profile sensor is installed above the conveyor line for this purpose, which generates a 2D height profile of the biomass. Together with the belt speed, the volume can be calculated in uniVision 3.

Dimensioning of Meat and Sausage Products with 2D/3D Profile Sensors
In automated cutting machines, waste must be reduced to a minimum – irregularly shaped meat and sausage products are particularly challenging. In order to achieve constant slice thicknesses and the highest possible yield, the product is measured before cutting. Several 2D/3D profile sensors are used for this, which enable seamless 360-degree measurement to capture the shape from all sides. With the VisionApp 360, several profile sensors can be calibrated to each other so that the combined point cloud can be evaluated in uniVision 3 for area or volume calculation. Thanks to their stainless steel housing with protection class IP69K, the sensors are very robust and resistant to regular cleaning and disinfection processes.

Angle Measurement of Metal Parts on Break Forming Presses via 2D/3D Profile Sensors
In break forming presses, it is necessary to determine the exact angle between the die and the metallic workpiece. This ensures that each pressing process delivers the same results and that each component has the same bending angle. For this purpose, two 2D/3D profile sensors are installed on the press, which travel the entire web width on a carriage and measure the metal part with micrometer precision via laser triangulation. Protective discs prevent contamination of the vibration and ambient light-sensitive sensors.

Detection of Security Labels on Packages via Gloss Sensors
In the pharmaceutical industry, security labels are used to seal packaging units in a tamper-proof manner. When packaging pharmaceutical products, it is essential to check whether the safety labels are correctly applied to the packaging. A gloss sensor mounted next to the conveyor track reliably detects the presence of labels based on the difference in gloss between the matt packaging and the glossy label. This ensures that the packaging is not opened and is protected against unauthorized refilling.

Presence Check of Nonwoven Fabric on the Bottom of Coffee Capsules with Contrast Sensors
In order for hot water in coffee machines to be pressed evenly through the coffee capsules and thus ensure a uniform taste, the capsules must each have a white, wafer-thin nonwoven fabric at the bottom and at the top opening. Contrast sensors are installed above the multi-lane conveyor belt to check the presence of the lower nonwoven fabric before the filling process. The sensors look vertically from above at the lowest point of the capsules and detect the fine contrast between the capsule base and nonwoven fabric. Related applications can be found here.

Quality Control of Automotive Fuses via 2D/3D Profile Sensors
After manual production and installation of fuses and on-board power supplies for passenger cars, the correct cable assignment, as well as the correct arrangement and insertion depth of the fuses, are monitored in testing machines. The latter is made possible by the use of a 2D/3D profile sensor, which measures the entire block via laser triangulation with micrometer precision. The exact insertion height is determined based on the height distance and the intensity image. The test is completed in less than three seconds. Related applications can be found here.

Distinguishing Different Car Body Parts in Automotive Production with Laser Distance Sensors Time of Flight
In the automotive industry, various types of bodywork components must be reliably detected and their position accurately determined during final assembly. Different surface shapes, degrees of gloss or colors must be recognized at the defined scanning points. There, for example, the presence of metal bolts is checked by several laser distance sensors Time of Flight with wintec and part types are differentiated from one another. Despite high reflections, gloss, angles and their installation directly next to each other, the sensors do not influence each other. Related applications can be found here.

Guidance of Ultrasonic Probes on Welded Seams with Smart 2D/3D Profile Sensors
After the submerged-arc welding process, the spiral welds on steel tubes must be examined with ultrasonic probes. A smart 2D/3D profile sensor is installed above the ultrasonic probe to enable precise guidance into the center of the tubes. This profile sensor creates a 2D height profile via laser triangulation, which is evaluated directly in the sensor housing with the configurable standard uniVision software. The combination of software and intelligent hardware ensures continuous control of the probes.