First developments of measurement-
and control-systems starting in 1969. First projects were computerized
controls for electron beam welding machines, peripheral components for machine
attached computers like optocouplers, AD-converters, high-voltage-controllers,
deflection units or missile-controllers.
In 1972 the first optical measurement system for the detection of the eyemovement
was developed. This system was able to detect rapid eye movements exactly.
The contactless system could also control X/Y-mirrors for the generation
of stabilized pictures of the retina. With a resolution in the µm
range and the capture of movements of up to 250 Hz this was quite a sophisticated
technology.
Beginning in 1975, electronic was developed for stratospheric reseach missiles.
Many missiles have been operated with the directional control UNISTAB which
had been developed by Mr. Langer. |
|
In 1985 the MEL GmbH was founded
with the purpose of development and manufacturing of sensors.
First pilot projects were optical precrashsensors for cars, optical 2D-scanners
for security systems.
The optical triangulation distance sensors became a standard product,
as well as in 1994 the scanner for 2D- and 3D-measurements .
The MEL GmbH is still a development company for customer specific solutions
and is well known for its high-tech products throughout the automotive
industry .
2D-Laser scanners are used for quality assurance of mechanical parts
or for gap finding or seam control with welding robots.
The MEL Radio controlled systems are used for the fast identification of
malfunctions and the management of maintenance and repairs in complex production
lines.
The MEL Ident systems control automatic paint shop systems in order to enable
a 100% operational readiness. |
