LaserLinc: Innovation Forward in Measurement and Defect Detection

Within a competitive landscape of measurement and control providers, LaserLinc stands apart by moving beyond just measurement. Today’s wire and cable manufacturers need more than numbers. They need insight, control, and systems that prevent costly scrap before it happens.

LaserLinc specializes in high-performance laser and ultrasonic systems. These systems deliver accurate, real-time measurement of critical parameters, such as diameter, ovality, wall thickness, and concentricity, enabling manufacturers to detect deviations early and ensure product consistency. Designed for continuous, non-contact operation directly on the production line, they provide the stability and speed needed to maintain tighter tolerances and improve material efficiency, reducing waste and increasing production yield.

At the center of the LaserLinc platform is Total Vu, the unified HMI that consolidates dimensional measurement, defect detection, and process data into one interface. By displaying real-time process parameters and quality alarms, Total Vu enables operators and engineers to quickly identify line performance variations and make precise adjustments. Its open architecture allows seamless integration with existing plant systems and measurement devices, maintaining current investments while enhancing access to actionable insights and improving process control.

LaserLinc’s newest developments go beyond dimensional measurement. FlawSense II is the next-generation flaw-detection technology. Using laser-line triangulation, FlawSense technology performs true 100 percent surface inspection at line speeds. It generates a full 3D contour map of the product. In contrast to traditional vision systems that rely on 2D images and inference, FlawSense directly detects and measures defects, including lumps, gels, pits, and slits that manual inspection often misses. The system categorizes, tracks, and timestamps each defect, enabling faster root-cause analysis and driving long-term process improvement.

AutoPilot technology boosts ultrasonic system efficiency by automatically aligning and keeping parts in the correct position for measurement. This ensures higher repeatability and consistency of measurements, reduces the need for manual operator intervention, and decreases production line startup times. The Bump and Taper software goes further by providing real-time data on dimensional transitions and potential defects, alerting operators to subtle process changes before they escalate into costly quality issues.

Together, these technologies create a more controlled, intelligent extrusion line, reducing scrap, improving quality, and providing measurable return on investment.