SiLC launches new laser line scanner for automation
The company says its new Eyeonic Trace, based on chip-integrated coherent FMCW LiDAR technology, offers fast, highly accurate measurements for a wide range of industrial applications
SiLC Technologies has unveiled its new Eyeonic Trace, a class 1 laser line scanner based on SiLC’s chip-integrated coherent FMCW LiDAR technology. The company says its product provides millimetre accurate dimensions on very low reflectivity objects at 1 million points per second from distances as far away as 10 metres.
Designed to be an all-in-one inspection and measurement tool, the Eyeonic Trace operates at 1550 nm and performs reliably in any lighting condition, SiLC says. Its class 1 eye-safe laser allows it to be used around factory workers without the need for restricted areas or special protective equipment. Measuring 200 x 135 x 75 millimetres, SiLC says the Eyeonic Trace easily mounts above a conveyor belt, assembly line, or on the side of a robotic arm. The company adds that, due to its long operating range, the Eyeonic Trace scanner can be placed at almost any height above a conveyor belt to accurately measure large boxes and small items just a few millimetres tall. The long working distance makes it possible to measure very large objects like cars or airplane panels or be used safely away from very hot objects.
The global warehouse automation market is set to grow from $21 billion in 2023 to $91 billion by 2033, fuelled by rising labour costs, faster fulfilment demands, and the push for efficiency. The Eyeonic Trace meets these needs with integrated velocity detection to scan items on conveyor belts moving up to 4 metres per second – more than twice as fast as current systems – boosting throughput and enhancing quality control.
“Our Eyeonic Trace brings game changing levels of performance to industrial automation enabling our customers to accurately size packages for shipment, eliminate damaged goods, inspect for quality, and improve conveyor belt speeds for better efficiency,” said Mehdi Asghari, CEO of SiLC Technologies. “And it does all of this in a completely eye-safe solution, whether it’s day or night, indoors or in direct sunlight.”
