An all-in-one inspection and measurement tool, the Eyeonic Trace operates at 1550nm and performs reliably in any lighting condition. (Image: SiLC)

SiLC Technologies (Monrovia, CA) unveiled Eyeonic Trace for the first time at Automate 2025. A Class 1 Laser Line Scanner, Eyeonic Trace is an Automate Innovation Award finalist and delivers vision to industrial automation, warehouse operations, robotics, and manufacturing.

The new Eyeonic Trace is based on SiLC’s chip-integrated coherent FMCW LiDAR technology, providing millimeter accurate dimensions on very low reflectivity objects at a blazing fast 1M points/sec from distances as far away as 10 meters.

“Our Eyeonic Trace brings game changing levels of performance to industrial automation,” said Dr. Mehdi Asghari, CEO of SiLC Technologies.

An all-in-one inspection and measurement tool, the Eyeonic Trace operates at 1550nm and performs reliably in any lighting condition. 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 only 200 x 135 x 75 millimeters, the Eyeonic Trace easily mounts above a conveyor belt, assembly line, or on the side of a robotic arm.

Because the scanner has a long operating range, it can be placed at almost any height above a conveyor belt to accurately measure large boxes and small items just a few millimeters tall. The long working distance makes it possible for Eyeonic Trace to measure very large objects like cars or airplane panels or be used safely away from very hot objects.

The scanner is engineered to deliver consistent performance across a wide range of industrial settings and applications, including:

  • Accurate dimensioning of boxes moving at high speed on conveyer belts
  • Volume measurement of loads on conveyor belts or in vehicles (truck/train cars)
  • Measurement of large objects like pallets when used on the end of a robotic arm
  • Scanning of road surface or rails for inspection
  • Monitoring of conveyor belts used in mining where visibility is poor
  • Accurately identify if an object has fallen off of a palette or vehicle presenting a safety hazard.

The global warehouse automation market is set to grow from $21 billion in 2023 to $91 billion by 2033, fueled by rising labor costs, faster fulfillment 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 meters 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 Asghari. “And it does all of this in a completely eye-safe solution, whether it’s day or night, indoors or in direct sunlight.” Automate Booth #9307

For more information, visit https://www.silc.com/eyeonic-trace/.

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