Waterloo Optics had demonstrated its high speed optical scanning technology. This foundational technology enables a new class of products for Automotive, Medical, and Industrial customers. Makers of LiDAR, Optical Sorting Equipment, 3D imaging, medical imaging, etc. will now be able to economically bring their products to the next level.
The plot shows the power consumed as a function of speed. The team ran these tests up to 26,000 rotations per minute. An optical scanner from Waterloo Optics in your application can enable a new level of performance. For example, an optical system system based on this technology running at 25,000 RPM, using a 10 sided polygon mirror can scan light across a field of view 250,000 times a second. If used in a LiDAR system that uses 10 channels, you now have 2.5 Million lines scanned EACH SECOND. We’ve helped leading companies in a range of industries reach new levels of performance. Ask us how.
This technology is based on bearings that have zero mechanical contact. Known as air bearings, our approach does not require any external supply of compressed air. There is no grease or oil that could foul your optics. No grease or oil that can migrate over time and lead to bearing failure. This approach is known as an aerostatic bearing. The motion of the components themselves create a layer of air that serves as a stiff, compressed barrier between a rotating rotor and the stator.
Contact us now to see how your upcoming system can stand out from the competition by working with The Waterloo Optics Company.