Sensors for glass handling

Dr. Thomas Rainer, Boraglas GmbH

The author discusses the needs of new sensor technologies in conjunction with the growing automation level in flat glass production lines. He presents different types of sensors for the determination of several properties of each glass pane like glass thickness or coatings and the integration in glass handling systems.

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The Authors

Dr. Thomas Rainer CEO boraglas GmbH 1990 - 1995 Studies of Physics Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg Degree: Diploma (5 years) 1993 - 1995 Scholarship from the Nils-von-Bülow-Foundation at German Society of Glass Technology ... Read more