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  1. Vianney

    Measurement of extra-small distances

    Actually, I would like something really precise (to measure about 1mm), the probleme is that the object that moves is really thin (cf picture). Do you think a laser rangefinder could work? I also thought of a microswitch. And I would prefer something not too expensive but that is not the most...
  2. Vianney

    Measurement of extra-small distances

    Hello, I am currently working on seats for the automotive industry and I would like to detect the presence of a small plastic joint automatically. When this small joint is not present, another part of the mechanism is able to move a few millimeters. I thought of using a proximity sensor with...

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