Oct 25, 2017
New digital-encoder-equipped 2D scan heads for larger working volumes
Laser beam deflection and positioning expert SCANLAB GmbH is rounding out its tried-and-proven intelliSCAN product family. The soon available intelliSCANse 20 and 30 scan heads are systems with 20 and 30-mm apertures for a larger working field. Their integrated digital encoder technology ensures highest dynamics along with high resolution and best long-term stability...
Sep 21, 2017
Laser Welding Pros Add Karl Christian Messer to Executive Board
Remote laser welding technology expert Blackbird Robotersysteme GmbH is newly positioning itself for further international growth. Effective September 1, 2017, the addition of Karl Christian Messer to the Executive Board temporarily enlarges it to four persons. After an extensive transition phase, co-founder and current CEO Dr. Wolfgang Vogl will exit the company at...
Jun 23, 2017
More Flexibility for the Packaging Industry
SCANLAB is presenting a new 3D scan solution for industrial cutting and welding applications with multi-kW CO2 lasers at this June's Laser World of Photonics tradeshow in Munich, Germany. The powerSCAN II's low-mass 50 mm mirrors enable small spots together with high dynamic performance. Thanks to the integrated FLEX functionality, the image field size is freely...
Jun 22, 2017
New scan solution utilizes OCT technology to coaxially track and inspect seams
At the Laser World of Photonics tradeshow in Munich, Germany, Blackbird Robotersysteme GmbH (acknowledged remote welding expert and SCANLAB GmbH associate company) will present an entirely new scan solution prototype with integrated distance sensor. Based on optical coherence tomography (OCT), the system detects and measures 3D laser weld seam topographies in high...
Jun 20, 2017
Innovative control concept provides advantages in laser processing
At the Laser World of Photonics tradeshow in Munich, Germany, SCANLAB GmbH and ACS Motion Control Ltd. are premiering a new powerful scan concept. The jointly developed syncAXIS control software enables simultaneous control of a 2D scan head and a 2D mechanical stage with two servo motors. The combined system substantially increases the image field size for wide-area...