Development and production of optical seam tracking and measurement technology for automated joining processes
Metrolux optische Messtechnik GmbH
Berlin (Headquarter) · Korea (HLS Scansonic Korea) · Shanghai (B.I.G. Technology) · Japan (Marubun Corporation) · India (Laser Automation) · France (Industrial Laser Systems) · USA (B.I.G.New on Amplifa
About Metrolux
Metrolux optische Messtechnik GmbH has specialised since 1995 in the development, production and marketing of innovative measurement technology for industrial applications. Originally founded in Göttingen, the company has been part of Berlin.Industrial.Group. (B.I.G.) since 2014. The focus is on optical seam tracking sensors based on proven Scansonic technology, which was previously developed by the sister company Scansonic MI GmbH. The sensor products cover three functions: Finding (positioning of the tool by detecting component edges), Tracking (real-time correction of the robot path during the ongoing joining process) and Inspecting (analysis of seam quality after the welding process). The sensors detect all common as well as highly reflective materials and offer interfaces to all common robots for welding, brazing and adhesive bonding processes. Ten application labs with state-of-the-art robotic technology are available on the B.I.G. campus in Berlin-Marzahn for customer-specific systems and tests. Customers of the technology come from the automotive industry, medical technology, energy technology, tool and mechanical engineering as well as welding and joining automation and robotics. A global sales and service network with branches and partners in Korea, China, Japan, India, France and the USA ensures on-site support.
- Site
- Berlin
- Processes
- Seam tracking / laser beam welding with sensor-guided robot path correction (Tracking), Seam position detection / tool positioning (Finding), Seam inspection / quality analysis after the welding process (Inspecting), Sensor-supported joining processes for welding, brazing and adhesive bonding, Optical measurement technology / laser beam analysis, Development and production of optical sensor technology (custom systems/application labs), Commissioning and setup service, custom sensor solutions/development
- Materials
- all common materials incl. highly reflective materials (for optical seam tracking), All common materials, Seam tracking (Tracking), Seam detection (Finding), Seam inspection (Inspecting), Optical measurement technology / laser beam analysis
- Certificates
- ISO 9001:2015, ISO 9001
- Founded
- 1995
- Industries
- Automotive industry, Medical technology, Energy technology, Toolmaking, Mechanical engineering, Welding and joining automation
- 01
Engineering and custom development of optical sensor technology
- 02
Production of the sensor technology
- 03
Commissioning and setup service
- 04
Application tests in robotics labs
- 05
Worldwide sales and service
Processes and Technology
All common materials
Optical seam tracking on all common materials, including highly reflective material surfaces.
Seam tracking (Tracking)
Real-time detection of workpiece tolerances to correct the robot path during the ongoing joining process.
Seam detection (Finding)
Positioning of the tool at the start, end or specific points of the joint by detecting component edges.
Seam inspection (Inspecting)
Analysis of seam quality after the welding process by detecting and measuring defects and deviations.
Optical measurement technology / laser beam analysis
Core competence in optical measurement technology and laser beam analysis for industrial applications.
Locations
Berlin
DEHeadquarter, development, production, sales and service (Schwarze-Pumpe-Weg 16)
- Materials
- All common and highly reflective materials
- Optical seam tracking sensors (TH6i, TH6D series)
- Finding sensors (FH6D series)
- 10 application labs with robotic technology on the B.I.G. campus Berlin-Marzahn
Sensor Products
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seam tracking / laser beam welding with sensor-guided robot path correction (Tracking)Joining | – | – | – | – | all common and also highly reflective materials |
| Seam position detection / tool positioning (Finding)Joining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Seam inspection / quality analysis after the welding process (Inspecting)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Sensor-supported joining processes for welding, brazing and adhesive bondingJoining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Optical measurement technology / laser beam analysisTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Development and production of optical sensor technology (custom systems/application labs)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
8 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seam guidance/tracking sensor | Metrolux (Scansonic technology) TH6i | – | – | – | Berlin |
| Tracking sensor | Metrolux (Scansonic technology) TH6D Advanced-350 | – | greater working distance | – | Berlin |
| Tracking sensor | Metrolux (Scansonic technology) TH6D Advanced | – | – | – | Berlin |
| Tracking sensor | Metrolux (Scansonic technology) TH6D | – | – | – | Berlin |
| Finding sensor | Metrolux (Scansonic technology) FH6D Advanced | – | – | – | Berlin |
| Finding sensor | Metrolux (Scansonic technology) FH6D Advanced-350 | – | – | – | Berlin |
| Sensor QH6D (mentioned in the contact form) | Metrolux QH6D | – | – | – | Berlin |
| Application labs with robotic technology | – | 10 | – | – | Berlin-Marzahn (B.I.G. campus) |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality
Metrolux operates a quality management system certified to ISO 9001:2015 for the development, production, sales and service of optical sensor technology. Ten application labs with state-of-the-art robotic technology are available on the B.I.G. campus in Berlin-Marzahn for system tests and qualification.
| Evidence | Berlin |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001 |
History
- 1995
Founded as a pioneer in the development, production and marketing of innovative measurement technology for industrial applications in Göttingen
- 2014
Member of Berlin.Industrial.Group. (B.I.G.)
Focus on optical seam tracking sensors, previously developed by the sister company Scansonic MI GmbH