The development of laser-based non-destructive testing (NDT) technology has benefitted various industries, including these three examples.

Laser Components USA manufactures high-quality custom quartz glass lenses within a very short time. At the production site in Olching, Germany, substrates with diameters from 0.5 to 2 inches can be shaped into plano-convex, plano-concave, biconvex, biconcave, and meniscus lenses with radii of curvature from 12 mm to 15,000 mm.

The advantages of a 2-methods-in-1 materials analysis solution combining optical microscopy and laser induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) for simultaneous visual and chemical inspection are described. 

The Marposs Grindline laser measuring system for on-line gauging of parts produced by centerless grinding machines such as pins, shock rods, steering racks or other parts needing a single diameter check prevents machining of out-of-tolerance pieces to reduce scrap, save time and help companies achieve zero-defect production.

Origin Technologies Corporation’s automated, EOAT, non-contact blue laser measuring system for gap/flush on a moving assembly line that can work consistently, on various types of body panels and independent of vehicle models to improve build quality.

The Baumer PosCon optical edge sensor will reliably master tasks which previously required complex laser measuring systems.