SiLC Technologies
Prototype of the Eyeonic Trace Laser Line Scanner.
SiLC Technologies Inc (SiLC) unveils its new Class 1 Laser Line Scanner, Eyeonic Trace. Capable of dimensioning objects with extreme accuracy from distances up to 10 meters, the scanner is ideal for industrial automation applications. Eyeonic Trace is an all-in-one inspection and measurement tool for objects located on moving conveyor belts, bucket elevators, and assembly lines, as well as being scanned by a robotic arm.
“What we’re seeing in mobility related to machine vision that is human-like and predictive is following suit in industrial automation, warehouse operations, robotics and manufacturing,” said Dr Mehdi Asghari, CEO of SiLC Technologies. “The new Eyeonic Trace Laser Line Scanner provides better depth precision than the human eye. Not only does our Eyeonic Trace measure objects with great precision, but the laser is also Class 1 eye-safe, which means that factory workers can use it without the constraints of a ‘Keep Out’ area or ‘Special Eye Protection Required’ mandate.”
Key features of the Eyeonic Trace:
- Enhanced measurement accuracy: Ability to measure the depth of objects with millimetre precision (1/32 inch) from 10cm to 10m distances.
- Improved flexibility: The scanner can operate across a wide range and accommodates objects with reflective properties.
- Ambient light immunity: Functions both indoors in dimly lit spaces and outdoors in bright sunlight.
- Compact design: The scanner measures only 200 x 135 x 75 mm.
The Eyeonic Trace is SiLC’s first turnkey, fully integrated product. The solution is built around the Eyeonic Vision Sensor which features a highly integrated silicon photonics chip containing low-loss waveguides, coherent detection, semiconductor optical amplifiers, and other photonic functions. Boasting a wide 72° field of view, the scanner can measure large objects.
Additionally, with the Eyeonic Trace’s long operating range, the scanner can be placed two or three metres above a conveyor belt to measure large boxes, while still having the ability to accurately measure small items a few centimetres tall.
Harvey Weinberg, Director of Sensor Technologies at Microtech Ventures, added, “FMCW LiDAR offers more resolution, which is a huge advantage in automation. Scanning packages at a high speed on a conveyor belt requires a scanner with quick response time, millimetre accuracy, wide field of view, and a long operating range. The Eyeonic Trace is the industry’s first scanner to meet this challenge.”
The Eyeonic Trace will make its first public appearance at CES 2025 with live demonstrations throughout the show.