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Balluff BOS RO72K Optical Sensors 

Balluff Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of Balluff GmbH, launches its latest, cost-effective photoelectric sensors—the BOS R072K Optical Senor Entry Line. The new optical sensor offering features a streamlined design that easily and seamlessly integrates into existing operations. Sensor functionalities include retroreflective, through-beam, diffuse, and background suppression. 

The BOS R072K Optical Sensor Entry Line is versatile enough to accommodate a broad range of variants and operating principles. Variants include red light and infrared; connectors, cables, and pigtails; and optional potentiometers and light on/dark on switches. This flexibility allows for sensor customization across multiple system setups and integrations.  

Standardized mounting hole distance on the sensors makes installation easy. Versatile connection options provide flexibility for different applications or environments. A compact IP67 housing offers protection from potential debris, moisture or contaminants. The illuminated 360° LED indicator visually relays the sensor status to operators. Multi-piece sensor packaging consolidates units for more convenience and less waste. Balluff’s BOS R072K Entry Line delivers customers the same reliable quality and at a lower cost. 

Balluff Inc. 
https://www.balluff.com/en-us/. 

Mahr Inc. Precimar SM Setting Instrument 

Mahr Inc., a leading provider of dimensional metrology solutions, introduced the new Precimar  SM setting instrument, designed to simplify and accelerate the adjustment of measuring equipment. By automating the process, the Precimar SM eliminates the complexity of manual calibration with gage block combinations and expensive setting rings, resulting in significant time and cost savings.   

Enter the desired reference value, and the Precimar SM automatically positions itself as a setting standard with the relevant dimensions.  

With an exceptional accuracy of 0.7 μm + L / 1000, the device sets a new benchmark in the metrology industry, making it an ideal solution for calibrating measuring equipment such as indicating snap gages, universal measuring instruments, and 2-point inside measuring devices. Designed for production environments and available in measuring ranges of 350 mm, 650 mm, and 1150 mm, the Precimar SM is compatible with a variety of accessories for mounting different types of measuring devices. Its intuitive touch display provides straightforward operation, featuring a wide range of functions, including favorite settings for quick adjustments and barcode scanning for effortless dimension selection.   

Key Advantages:  

• Save time and costs by eliminating the need for setting rings and gage blocks  
• User-friendly touch display with intuitive controls  
• No loss of accuracy compared to setting rings or gage block combinations  
• Flexible applications with an extensive range of accessories  

“With the Precimar SM, we are providing a solution that not only streamlines calibration procedures but also ensures the highest levels of accuracy and ease of use in a production environment,” said Dr. Farzad Azimi, Precision Gages Product Manager at Mahr Inc. “By automating the process, the Precimar SM significantly reduces calibration time while maintaining exceptional precision standards.”  

Mahr Inc. 
www.mahr.com 

LUCID Atlas25 – 25GigE Camera Series 

LUCID Vision Labs, Inc. has announced the launch of the Atlas25 camera series, featuring a 25GigE interface and RDMA (Remote Direct Memory Access) for high-speed industrial imaging applications. 

The Atlas25 combines Sony’s 4th generation Pregius S CMOS sensors with GigE Vision 3.0 and RoCE v2 (RDMA over Converged Ethernet) to deliver up to 25 Gbps data throughput with low latency and minimal CPU overhead. Designed for applications requiring both performance and reliability, the Atlas25 provides a scalable upgrade path from existing 1, 2.5, 5, and 10 GigE systems while maintaining full GigE Vision compliance.

“Atlas25 represents a major step forward for high-bandwidth Ethernet-based imaging,” said Rod Barman, Founder and President of LUCID Vision Labs. “By integrating the optical transceiver directly into the camera and supporting RDMA, we’re enabling customers to capture and transfer large amounts of image data efficiently over long fiber connections without compromising performance or reliability.” 

The Atlas25 camera provides a direct LC duplex multimode fiber connection without the need for an external SFP module, simplifying system design, reducing power consumption, and improving overall reliability. Featuring a compact 55 × 55 mm housing, a new 17-pin GPIO connector with additional input and output lines, and a wide operating temperature range from -20 to 50°C ambient, the Atlas25 ensures reliable operation in harsh industrial environments. 

The first Atlas25 models include the Sony IMX530, IMX531, IMX532, and IMX535 CMOS sensors, delivering resolutions up to 24.5 megapixels and frame rates up to 184 fps. With its fanless thermomechanical design, the Atlas25 dissipates heat efficiently without external heatsinks or fans, ensuring quiet and maintenance-free performance in space-constrained systems. 

With GigE Vision 3.0 and RDMA (RoCE v2) support, the Atlas25 achieves deterministic, low-latency data transfer by bypassing the CPU and operating system layers. This architecture allows image data to stream directly into host memory, freeing up system resources for image processing, AI inference, or other critical tasks. The result is high throughput, reduced CPU load, and predictable real-time performance over standard Ethernet infrastructure. 

LUCID Vision Labs, Inc. 
thinklucid.com/atlas25-25gige-rdma-camera 

Mark-10 MF100 + MESURFlex USB Sensor Interface 

Mark-10, a leading designer and manufacturer of force and torque measurement equipment, announced the release of the MF100 + MESUR®Flex USB sensor interface. The sleek device connects strain gage-based load cells, force sensors, and torque sensors directly to a PC, and gives users precise measurements and complete control over their custom testing applications.  

Designed for systems integrators and engineers, the MF100 can be seamlessly embedded into pre-existing systems. The compact, mountable interface excels in both laboratory and industrial environments; the versatility makes it ideal for applications across industries, including aerospace, automotive and manufacturing.   

The MF100 accommodates an extensive range of sensor capacities: from 0.12 to 750,000 lbF (0.5 N to 4,000 kN) for force sensors and 10 ozFin to 40,000 lbFft (7 Ncm to 57,000 Nm) for torque sensors. The sensor excels in a variety of applications, including multi-point data collection (e.g., measuring load distribution on large structures), force measurement (e.g., conducting inline tests within an assembly process), and weighing applications (e.g., monitoring chemical levels in tanks and hoppers).  

Serving these diverse needs was the impetus behind the development and design of the MF100.    

“We recognized that many of our customers needed a way to integrate their own sensors into custom measurement systems,” Mark Fridman, president of Mark-10, said. “The MF100 delivers both the flexibility systems integrators need and the reliability and precision that Mark-10 is known for.” 

To facilitate integration in pre-existing systems, the MF100 was designed to be as straightforward and user-friendly as possible. The MF100 features a built-in screw terminal block that allows users to quickly connect sensor wires without soldering. MESUR®Flex configuration software guides users through each step of the process, from configuration and calibration to testing.  

The MF100 offers an extensive library of serial commands for functions including live and peak data collection, sensor ID, and more. All configuration and calibration data is saved directly in the interface, which ensures consistency and repeatability.   

The MF100 delivers the same quality and performance that has made Mark-10 a trusted name in measurement for nearly 50 years. With a load accuracy of ± 0.1% of full scale plus sensor, a 7,000 Hz load sampling rate, and data output rates up to 500 Hz, the MF100 provides the precision required for applications that demand the utmost accuracy.    

Mark-10  
mark-10.com 

Creaform CUBE-R M Series 

Creaform, a business of AMETEK, Inc. and worldwide provider of automated and portable 3D measurement solutions, announced the next evolution in its automated quality control for at-line inspection in mass production: the CUBE-R M Series. This modular solution leverages the power of the MetraSCAN 3D-R scanner in an automated 3D measurement cell and offers three standard configurations to accommodate different part sizes. A wide range of options ensure easy integration into any production environment, enabling more inspections with fewer resources and lower costs. 

Unlike one-size-fits-all solutions, this turnkey high-productivity industrial measuring cell adapts to any shop floor and any requirements, and not the other way around. The M2™ inspects parts up to 2 m in length, the M3™ handles parts up to 3 m and the M4™ supports parts up to 4 m, offering significant flexibility in footprint, payload, and part size. Built with modularity in mind, these solutions are future-proof: the wealth of configuration and option choices, as well as Creaform’s ongoing innovation, ensures factories remain agile and ready to evolve. Bringing quality control and inspection ever closer to production, the CUBE-R delivers continuous measurements and uncompromising accuracy, even in vibrating environments and on difficult surfaces, by leveraging hardware-software synergy for smart offline programming, high-frame-rate full-field 3D data, and rapid cycle times through parallel processing. The results: increased productivity, enhanced product quality, and reduced operational costs. 

The M Series offers a range of configurable options designed to enhance integration and operational efficiency for diverse manufacturing environments: 

• Metrology-grade 3D scanning capability: The MetraSCAN-R BLACK+™|Elite HD uses its 69 blue laser lines to deliver an accuracy of 0.025 mm (0.0009 in), 3,000,000 measurements/s and an impressive measurement resolution of 0.015 mm (0.0006 in). These measurements are validated through acceptance tests compliant with the VDI/VDE 2634 Part 3 and ISO 10360 standards and carried out in ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited laboratories. 
• Productivity Kit: Elevating the overall equipment effectiveness, this kit enables uninterrupted scanning workflows by parallelizing inspection and processing activities, eliminating downtime associated with data processing. 
• Removable Mounting Plates: This forklift-compatible kit offers optional pallets so parts and jigs can be preloaded outside the measuring cell, for quick part swaps and minimal downtime. 
• Virtek Iris™ 3D positioning system: Leveraging Virtek’s powerful solutions, this kit uses projected laser-guided patterns for precise alignment and accurate parts and jigs positioning, reducing setup errors and boosting processing speed. 
• Secure Remote Access Kit: This kit includes connectivity tools that enable Creaform’s technical support team to remotely troubleshoot the CUBE-R, accelerating issue resolution and reducing support downtime. 
• Dedicated sheet metal solution: Combining the specialized Sheet Metal Add-on in the Inspection module and the MetraSCAN 3D-R HD, this kit delivers the most accurate and repeatable 3D sheet metal measurements available.   
• Automation module: The digital twin environment module of Creaform Metrology Suite prioritizes ease of use and performance so that all operators, regardless of expertise, can confidently program and operate robotic systems. 

“We believe quality control should drive production, not slow it down,” says Mathieu Desmarais, Product Manager at Creaform. “With the M-Series’ modular design, manufacturers benefit from turnkey yet tailored solutions that scale with their needs, maximizing throughput, system uptime, and accelerating the journey toward 100% inspection and zero defects, while staying future-proof for evolving manufacturing needs.” 

Creaform 
creaform3d.com 

Vision Engineering ProteQ VISO 

Vision Engineering announced the launch of ProteQ VISO, a 3D digital stereo microscope featuring a fully integrated autostereo display. The system delivers true 3D visualization directly on a flat screen—no eyepieces required. 

Engineered for advanced inspection labs, product design, manufacturing, and prototyping, ProteQ VISO sets a new standard for user comfort, digital collaboration, and imaging versatility. The system provides exceptional clarity and depth perception, making it ideal for precision applications in electronics assembly and rework, printed circuit board (PCB) inspection, catheter and stent development, micro-molding, and aerospace component validation. 

ProteQ VISO’s autostereo display technology uses twin cameras and intelligent eye-tracking software to create vivid, true-to-life 3D images—without the need for special glasses or accessories. The result is an immersive, fatigue-free viewing experience with freedom of head movement and consistent image clarity. 

The system’s upright viewing angle, adjustable screen, and eye-point comfort redefine ergonomic microscopy. Combined with live magnification display and a smooth 10:1 zoom range, users can maintain precision and focus during long inspection or design sessions. 

ProteQ VISO’s stereo imaging enhances depth perception, making it easy to manipulate components and assess fine details in three dimensions. When collaboration is needed, users can instantly switch to 2D mode for group discussion or remote sharing. 

For example, electronics engineers can perform solder joint inspection or fine-pitch assembly without eye strain, while medical device developers can visualize catheter braiding, microfluidic channels, or implant geometries in full 3D. In the aerospace sector, ProteQ VISO enables detailed assessments of surface integrity, composite inspections, and precision component prototyping, supporting the highest quality standards. 

ProteQ VISO delivers a full suite of digital collaboration tools designed for today’s connected teams: 

• Image Capture, Playback, and Streaming: Save stills and video directly to USB or PC and share across platforms. 
• Picture-in-Picture and Overlays: Compare reference views with live images and save preset layouts. 
• Annotation and Measurement Tools: Add notes, perform on-screen dimensioning, and create documentation quickly. 
• Seamless Integration: Compatible with external software such as Dimension Two, plus access to email, Teams, and shared files directly from the user interface.  

Additional features include low-heat illumination, a detachable display for cleanroom use, lockable detents, quick-change lighting modules, optional 360° viewing, and sub-stage lighting — all engineered for flexibility and precision. 

“ProteQ VISO represents a major step forward in digital microscopy,” said Richard Nagel, VP Sales and Marketing at Vision Engineering. “It gives engineers and designers the ability to view and collaborate in true 3D—without compromising comfort or productivity. It’s an exciting advancement that brings together optical performance, ergonomics, and digital connectivity in one powerful platform.” 

Vision Engineering Ltd  
www.visioneng.us