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Optical sensors and vision systems
News Release from: NDC Infrared Engineering
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 15 October 2003
NDC invests in optical filter production
New investment in technology delivers enhanced manufacturing capability for precise optical filters at NDC Infrared Engineering: the filters will be used on current and potential new product ranges
Technology investment delivers enhanced manufacturing capability for precise optical filters used across current and potential new ranges NDC Infrared Engineering, the world leader in on-line process measurement and control systems, has invested in a new Satis Vacuum SP-100 sputter coating machine at its UK manufacturing site at Maldon, Essex
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 29 Apr 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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The SP-100 will enable the company to improve the precision, flexibility and cost-effectiveness of its processes for the manufacture of the optical filters used in all NDC Infrared Engineering sensors, systems and third party sales.
The optical filters are a key product component in the extensive range of NDC Infrared Engineering non-contact sensors and systems, allowing measurement of parameters including moisture, fat, protein and continuous web process variables such as coat-weight and film thickness.
The filters are also sold separately to third parties for use in gas sensors, astronomy, medical and general optics.
The SP-100 sputtering technology now gives NDC Infrared Engineering the capacity to manufacture small batches of optical filters more than 50% faster than with past manufacturing methods.
The lower operating costs achieved by using the SP-100 and the automated processes are benefits that are passed on to the end customer.
The SP-100 also allows the flexibility to switch product types quickly so as production efficiency can be opitmised.
"This investment will enable the development of improved products for existing applications which cover extended wavelength ranges and support the continuing development of our range of diverse sensors into new market applications," comments Peter Copsey, Operations Director, NDC Infrared Engineering.
"Furthermore, it means we are able to offer a faster, more flexible service, over an extended range for our growing third party sales business.
Most importantly the technology allows us to continue to deliver quality, excellent service, innovative and cost effective solutions which add value to our customers throughout the world".
For further information on the NDC Infrared Engineering range of sensors and systems, as well as their various applications in the food, web, pharmaceutical and bulk industries, please visit the website.
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