Quick Answer:
Yes. Roll-2-Roll sensors work in vacuum environments and can detect clear films there; ultrasonic sensors can't operate in vacuum at all.
Roll-2-Roll® Sensors are vacuum compatible and can detect clear films in vacuum environments. This addresses limitations other sensing technologies have in vacuum:
- Ultrasonic sensors cannot function in vacuum—no air means no sound waves for detection
- Many optical sensors struggle with clear films even in normal atmosphere
Roll-2-Roll Technologies fiber-optic technology solves both problems, making it a strong fit for applications like:
- Glass manufacturing processes
- Vacuum coating operations
- Specialty film production