Quality Digest Bio Quality Insider Chromatic, Confocal Noncontact Sensor for Semiconductor and Electronics Measurement MPLS sensor is fast and accurate, well-suited for in-line control requirements Published: Tuesday, May 10, 2022 - 12:00 Comment Rss Send Article (Must Login) Print Author Archive (Marposs: Auburn Hills, MI) -- Marposs, a world leader in measurement, inspection, and test technologies, has announced the availability of its high-performance STIL MPLS-DM sensor, the newest member of its Chromaline sensors family. This noncontact sensor enables fast, high-resolution gauging of distance, roughness, thickness, and shape of all materials, including transparent and polished mirror surfaces such as glass, plastic or silicon wafers, as well as liquids such as paint film. The new MPLS-DM provides high quality control and working frequencies up to 2 kHz in standard mode or up to 6 kHz with a reduced range of the sensor. It is offered in five different models with 180 measuring points aligned along a line ranging from 1 mm to 12 mm and minimum measurable thickness capability of 18 µm to 300 µm, depending upon the model. All units measure 448.9 mm x 184 mm x 497 mm (17.6 in. x 7.24 in. x 19.56 in.). The MPLS-DM synchronizes measurement using an encoder for dynamic acquisitions via Ethernet, with the availability of SDK and protocol commands for easy integration into any system. Based on STIL Chromatic Confocal technology, the MPLS sensor is extremely fast and accurate, making it well-suited for in-line control requirements. The confocal principal Confocal chromatic measuring technology splits white light into different spectra using lenses focused on an object through a multilens optical system. The lenses create and send a chromatically aberrated beam to the target. The target reflects the optical beam back to the probe, where it transmits the reflected optical beam to a spectrometer. The reflected optical beam is composed of rays coming from the outside surface of the object being measured and from the internal surfaces that the beam is able to reach. The reflected light intensity is at a maximum for the wavelengths focused on the surfaces. Electronic processing can then determine the intralayer thickness values of the target, or the distance from the probe to the outside surface and to the intralayer surfaces of the target. For more information on the MPLS-DM sensor, visit Noncontact Measure With Chromaline Sensor (marposs.com) Complete information about Marposs solutions can be found at www.marposs.com, by calling (248) 370–0404, or by emailing marposs@us.marposs.com. Marposs’ STIL MPLS-DM no-contact sensor enables fast, high-resolution gauging of distance, roughness, thickness, and shape of all materials. About Marposs Marposs, founded in 1952, has distinguished itself by supplying advanced solutions that improve quality and productivity while reducing manufacturing costs through technologies such as process control, machine tool monitoring, and precision gauging, as well as leak testing and automated assembly and control lines. A long-time key supplier to the automotive and aerospace markets, Marposs’ growth strategy includes the acquisition of high-quality companies that offer innovative products complementary to its portfolio, enabling penetration into new market sectors. The group currently has more than 3,700 employees worldwide and is present in 25 countries through more than 80 offices. Quality Digest does not charge readers for its content. We believe that industry news is important for you to do your job, and Quality Digest supports businesses of all types. However, someone has to pay for this content. And that’s where advertising comes in. Most people consider ads a nuisance, but they do serve a useful function besides allowing media companies to stay afloat. They keep you aware of new products and services relevant to your industry. All ads in Quality Digest apply directly to products and services that most of our readers need. You won’t see automobile or health supplement ads. Our PROMISE: Quality Digest only displays static ads that never overlay or cover up content. They never get in your way. They are there for you to read, or not. So please consider turning off your ad blocker for our site. Thanks, Quality Digest Discuss ( 0 ) Hide Comments Comment About The Author Quality Digest For 40 years Quality Digest has been the go-to source for all things quality. Our newsletter, Quality Digest, shares expert commentary and relevant industry resources to assist our readers in their quest for continuous improvement. Our website includes every column and article from the newsletter since May 2009 as well as back issues of Quality Digest magazine to August 1995. We are committed to promoting a view wherein quality is not a niche, but an integral part of every phase of manufacturing and services.

(Marposs: Auburn Hills, MI) -- Marposs, a world leader in measurement, inspection, and test technologies, has announced the availability of its high-performance STIL MPLS-DM sensor, the newest member of its Chromaline sensors family. This noncontact sensor enables fast, high-resolution gauging of distance, roughness, thickness, and shape of all materials, including transparent and polished mirror surfaces such as glass, plastic or silicon wafers, as well as liquids such as paint film.

The new MPLS-DM provides high quality control and working frequencies up to 2 kHz in standard mode or up to 6 kHz with a reduced range of the sensor. It is offered in five different models with 180 measuring points aligned along a line ranging from 1 mm to 12 mm and minimum measurable thickness capability of 18 µm to 300 µm, depending upon the model. All units measure 448.9 mm x 184 mm x 497 mm (17.6 in. x 7.24 in. x 19.56 in.). The MPLS-DM synchronizes measurement using an encoder for dynamic acquisitions via Ethernet, with the availability of SDK and protocol commands for easy integration into any system. Based on STIL Chromatic Confocal technology, the MPLS sensor is extremely fast and accurate, making it well-suited for in-line control requirements.

Confocal chromatic measuring technology splits white light into different spectra using lenses focused on an object through a multilens optical system. The lenses create and send a chromatically aberrated beam to the target. The target reflects the optical beam back to the probe, where it transmits the reflected optical beam to a spectrometer. The reflected optical beam is composed of rays coming from the outside surface of the object being measured and from the internal surfaces that the beam is able to reach.

The reflected light intensity is at a maximum for the wavelengths focused on the surfaces. Electronic processing can then determine the intralayer thickness values of the target, or the distance from the probe to the outside surface and to the intralayer surfaces of the target.

For more information on the MPLS-DM sensor, visit Noncontact Measure With Chromaline Sensor (marposs.com) Complete information about Marposs solutions can be found at www.marposs.com, by calling (248) 370–0404, or by emailing marposs@us.marposs.com. Marposs’ STIL MPLS-DM no-contact sensor enables fast, high-resolution gauging of distance, roughness, thickness, and shape of all materials.

Marposs, founded in 1952, has distinguished itself by supplying advanced solutions that improve quality and productivity while reducing manufacturing costs through technologies such as process control, machine tool monitoring, and precision gauging, as well as leak testing and automated assembly and control lines. A long-time key supplier to the automotive and aerospace markets, Marposs’ growth strategy includes the acquisition of high-quality companies that offer innovative products complementary to its portfolio, enabling penetration into new market sectors. The group currently has more than 3,700 employees worldwide and is present in 25 countries through more than 80 offices.

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