Laser Scanners

This category includes systems and machines that utilize lasers to survey an object, a building, or a landscape, and then translate the data into full three-dimensional digital models of the piece being surveyed. Laser scanners are used in the manufacturing process in rapid prototyping, precision alignment, in material processing such as engraving or laser welding, laser and 3D printers, and for precision inspection, among other uses. Laser printers commonly employ multiple moveable mirrors to steer the laser system, along with a software system to control the scanner’s motion and to collect the resulting data. When paired with a coordinate measuring machine (CMM), laser scanners can be used to record data from larger devices, like automobiles.

In-line CT Delivers Real-time Quality Feedback on the Production Line

German luxury automaker BMW uses CT scanning for engine housings of every single one of its advanced iX model EVs.

Articles from Laser Scanners

In-line CT Delivers Real-time Quality Feedback on the Production Line

German luxury automaker BMW uses CT scanning for engine housings of every single one of its advanced iX model EVs.

Bill Obras, REGO-FIX, Omega TMM, ORIOBN, powRgroup, tool holding system, presetters, presetting technology, shallow-tapered collets, toolholder-to-collet and collet-to-tool shank interfaces, collets, milling, drilling, vibration damping, clamps, ER collet

New Partnership Results in Innovative Presetting Solution

REGO-FIX partners with Omega TMM to create the ORION powered by REGO-FIX – a tool measuring machine using REGO-FIX’s powRgrip tool holding system with Omega TMM’s presetting technology.

Fast Easy and Efficient Balancing with Tool Dynamic TD Comfort, HAIMER USA LLC, trochoidal milling, high speed cutting, Tool Dynamic TD Comfort, tool holders, grinding wheels, Balancing in one or two planes, Highest measuring accuracy and repeatability, Unbalance correction by drilling, milling, balancing rings and weights

Balancing Technologies Contribute Significantly to Reliable Machining Operations

By ensuring perfect balance, balancing technologies reduce the risk of damage and improve the overall efficiency of the manufacturing process.

Émilie Péloquin, Evident, OmniScan X4, phased array ultrasonic testing, portable ultrasonic flaw detectors, inspection of large parts

Advanced All-in-One Inspection Tool Designed for Fast, Easy Performance

EVIDENT has released the new OmniScan™ X4 Flaw Detector, which enables inspectors of all skill levels to quickly and accurately detect damage mechanisms in a variety of infrastructure assets.

Evident Corp., MapROVER, SteerROVER, field-proven phased array inspection solutions, pipes, large tanks, pressure vessels, scanners, RECON camera kit, RECON Studio software, Simon Alain

Significant Advancements of Field-proven Phased Array Inspection Solutions

Efficiency-optimizing enhancements unveiled by Evident Corp. on its MapROVER™ and SteerROVER™ corrosion and weld inspection scanners.

Louise Callanan, additive manufacturing, Renishaw, TEMPUS technology, RenAM 500 series metal additive manufacturing systems, RenAM 500 Ultra, Alloyed

New Scanning Technology Achieves up to 50% Reduction in Additive Manufacturing Build Times

Renishaw’s patented TEMPUS technology enhances the class-leading productivity of the RenAM500 series metal additive manufacturing systems with reduced build times, detailed build insights and advanced process monitoring.

Articles from Measurement & Inspection

In-line CT Delivers Real-time Quality Feedback on the Production Line

German luxury automaker BMW uses CT scanning for engine housings of every single one of its advanced iX model EVs.

KUKA Robotics, vision systems, robot vision systems, 2D robotic vision systems, 3D robotic vision systems, KUKA.VisionTech, optical character recognition, Roboception, 3D cameras, KUKA.SmartBinPicking, AI, CADMatch

Vision Systems Let Robots See What They Are Doing

Before manufacturers add vision capabilities, they should consider what their systems must contribute to production operations and select technology that fully meets those needs.

3D Systems’ Geomagic, Hexagon, laser scanning, Design X, Control X, Freeform, Wrap, 3D scan, Norbert Hanke

Hexagon Acquires Inspection and 3D Modelling Software Capabilities from 3D Systems

Hexagon recently announced the acquisition of 3D Systems’ Geomagic suite of interoperable software packages, which are used to create high quality 3D models from multiple sources, including laser scanning.

Emergent Vision Technologies,high-speed GigE Vision cameras

Eyes on Accuracy: Advancements in Video Inspection Eliminate Errors

Video inspection systems allow your shop to take an in-depth, closer look at your products to improve quality control.

AI Photogrammetry, Artec 3D, Artec Studio 19, 3D data capture, Art Yukhin, scanners, LiDAR, laser, and structured light scanners, software, Artec Micro II, Artec Ray II LiDAR data, metrology

New 3D Data Capture and Processing Software Features AI Photogrammetry

Artec 3D now offers Artec Studio 19, an all-in-one software solution for 3D scanning, processing, reverse engineering and quality inspection.

New Partnership Results in Innovative Presetting Solution

REGO-FIX partners with Omega TMM to create the ORION powered by REGO-FIX – a tool measuring machine using REGO-FIX’s powRgrip tool holding system with Omega TMM’s presetting technology.