# Web Edge Sensor Comparison

> Web Edge Sensor Comparison

**Last updated:** 2026-03-07

**Source:** https://r2r.tech/documentation/brochures/web-edge-sensor-comparison

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**Document Type:** Brochures

Web Edge Sensor Comparison

## Transcript

SEE WHY ​ARIS WEB POSITION SENSOR​ IS THE REVOLUTIONARY WEB EDGE SENSOR IN THE MARKET

Sensor Characteristics ARIS WPS U-Shaped U-Shaped U-Shaped Camera Infrared Ultrasonic Pneumatic

Unaffected by Opacity ✔ X ✔ ✔ X

Unaffected by Porosity ✔ ✔ X X ✔ ARIS WPS provides the power of vision Unaffected by Splices ✔ X X X ✔ without the hassle of calibration. Unaffected by Dust ✔* X X ✔ X The unique sensing principle of ARIS Web Unaffected by Temperature Change ✔ ✔ X ✔ ✔ Position Sensor overcomes the limitations of Unaffected by Vacuum ✔ ✔ X X ✔ traditional sensors and camera based sensors.

Unaffected by Ambient Light ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ X The ARIS Web Position Sensor is a patented Unaffected by Vibration or Ringing ✔ ✔ X ✔ ✔ sensor technology that does not require any setup and re-calibration when material Analog or Digital Measurement Digital Analog Analog Analog Digital properties change. It adjusts automatically to Line Detection ✔ X X X ✔ the physical characteristics of the web material and provides a true web position measurement. Contrast Detection ✔ X X X ✔ This revolutionary technology is now available Resolution Unaffected by Range ✔ X X X ✔ at an affordable price.

Automatic Calibration ✔ X X X X * The dust issue can be reduced by using intelligent digital processing algorithms.

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## About Roll-2-Roll Technologies

Roll-2-Roll Technologies designs and manufactures patented fiber-optic web position sensors and advanced web guiding controllers — the precision measurement and control core of modern roll-to-roll manufacturing. Spun out of Oklahoma State University's Web Handling Research Center and trusted by Fortune 500 medical, battery, and nonwovens manufacturers, our patented sensors work without recalibration, with 0.0635 mm resolution and ±0.127 mm repeatability at line speeds up to 760 m/min — typical customer outcomes are 50%+ less downtime and payback under six months. Headquartered in Stillwater, Oklahoma, our team of PhDs, controls engineers, and industry veterans extends the sensor + controller core into complete web guide systems including stepper-motor-based linear actuators (RLA, BLA, LHS).

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