December 2024 - SmartRay, the leading manufacturer of 3D sensors for quality inspection and metrology, has added a new model to its innovative ECCO X series, giving users a choice of laser wavelengths. First revealed at the Vision Show in Stuttgart, Germany, in October, the ECCO X 100 combines fast, high-resolution inspection with maximum mounting flexibility, to meet the highest customer demands. Uniquely for the ECCO X 100, this model is offered with a choice of two different laser wavelengths, allowing customers to decide whether a blue (450 nm) or red (660 nm) laser is the best solution for their individual application. Providing 100% inspection at metrology grade level, the 3D sensor offers:
- Up to 40 kHz scan rate
- 4096 3D points per profile
- Four connector options
- Compact housing
Designed for high-precision automated inspection, the ECCO X is not only used for flash and gap measurements, as demonstrated at the Vision show, but is also versatile in electronics, home appliance, automotive, and semiconductor manufacturing. The red laser version is specifically developed for the inspection of red-coated/red-colored materials or copper found in hairpins of EV stators for electric vehicle production. On these materials, the red laser can reach seven to eight times faster scan rates by decreasing the exposure time significantly. Having two laser wavelengths available is also beneficial in a multi-sensor set-up. By using different laser colors, there is no interference in the reflection of the different laser lines, and the 3D information can be captured clearly at the highest speeds. Clare Rathsack, business unit manager–ECCO Sensors, said: “Our advanced ECCO X family of 3D sensors is making inline metrology possible. We launched the ECCO X series with the successful ECCO X 025, and the ECCO X 100 is the first sensor to build on that legacy, with more models on the way. It offers exceptional speed and resolution for accurate inspection and precise measurement, with a compact design that’s the smallest in its class."