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SiLC Technologies, a company that specializes in photonic sensors and 4D imaging solutions, showcased its Eyeonic Trace™ during Automate 2025. A revolutionary Class 1 Laser Line Scanner, 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.

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 Eyeonic Trace 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 Dr. Mehdi Asghari, CEO of SiLC Technologies. "And it does all of this in a completely eye-safe solution, whether it’s day or night, indoors or in direct sunlight.”

Key Features of the Eyeonic Trace

• Unparalleled Measurement Accuracy: Measures depth of objects with millimeter precision (1/32 inch) from 10 cm to 10 m distances.
• Exceptional Flexibility: Operates effectively across a wide dynamic range, accommodating objects with diverse reflective properties.
• Ambient Light Immunity: Functions reliably indoors (dim warehouses) or outdoors (bright sunlight); the scanner is unaffected by ambient light.
• Unrivaled Performance: Eyeonic Trace redefines the benchmark for performance with capabilities that far surpass any existing line scanner.
• Advanced Sensing Technology: Powered by SiLC’s proprietary Eyeonic Vision Sensor with a 72° field of view and integrated silicon photonics for accurate measurement of large objects in industrial environments.

2025 Automate Innovation Award - Finalist

Eyeonic Trace has been named a finalist for the 2025 Automate Innovation Award. This recognition highlights Eyeonic Trace as a leading innovation among a competitive field, setting new standards for smarter vision systems in industrial automation. The Automate Innovation Awards recognizes technologies that are pushing the boundaries and improving efficiency, reducing costs, enhancing design quality, and advancing workplace safety.

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