Automated Scanning & Inspection
Remove the operator from the inspection process — and get consistent results every time.
Manual scanning is skilled work — but it introduces variability. When inspection results need to be repeatable, traceable, and fast enough to keep pace with production, automated systems are the answer. Persase designs and deploys portable automated scanning and inspection systems that combine 3D laser scanning with robotic motion control and motorized positioning — delivering complete, consistent inspection data for every part, automatically.
Persase automated inspection cell — 3D laser scanner on a robot arm with motorized rotary stage
What We Deliver
- Robot-mounted scanner systems — a 3D laser scanner integrated onto a robot arm, programmed to move around the part and capture its complete geometry from every required angle — automatically, without an operator guiding the scan
- Motorized rotary stage integration — parts are placed on a motorized rotary stage that indexes to programmed positions during the scan cycle, ensuring full 360° coverage of the part geometry without manual repositioning
- Fully portable systems — the entire inspection cell is designed to be transported and set up at any location — on the production floor, at a supplier facility, or in the field — with minimal setup time
- Offline robot programming — robot inspection routines are programmed offline using simulation software, without taking the system out of production. New parts and programs can be developed, tested, and validated virtually before a single physical scan is run
- Automated CAD comparison & reporting — scan data is automatically registered against the nominal CAD model, GD&T tolerances evaluated, and a complete inspection report generated at the end of every cycle — with no manual intervention required
- Scalable to your throughput — systems are configured to match your production volume and cycle time requirements, from low-volume aerospace components to higher-throughput manufacturing environments
Industries That Use This
| Industry | How they use it |
|---|---|
| Aerospace | Automated inspection of flight-critical components — consistent, traceable results for every part with no operator variability |
| Defense | Repeatable inspection of weapons system components and hardware at production facilities or supplier sites |
| Manufacturing | Production-speed automated inspection cells that eliminate manual bottlenecks and deliver consistent quality data across every shift |
the process
How It Works
The system combines a 3D laser scanner mounted on a robot arm with a motorized rotary stage — creating a fully coordinated inspection cell where both the robot and the stage move in a programmed sequence to capture the complete geometry of every part. The operator loads the part onto the rotary stage, initiates the program, and steps back. The robot moves through its programmed scan path while the stage indexes the part through its rotation positions, ensuring every surface is captured from the optimal angle. When the cycle completes, the scan data is automatically processed, registered against the nominal CAD model, and an inspection report is generated — all without any further operator involvement.
One of the key advantages of this system is its portability. Unlike fixed inspection cells bolted to a factory floor, the Persase automated inspection system is designed to be transported and set up wherever the work is. The robot and rotary stage can be deployed to a production facility, a supplier’s site, or a field location and be operational in a short time — bringing automated inspection capability to the part rather than requiring the part to come to a dedicated inspection room. Offline robot programming means new part programs are developed and validated in simulation without interrupting production, and new inspection routines can be ready to run the moment the system arrives on site.