Laser scan heads
FIREFLY 3D
FIREFLY3D
Compact 3D scanning with fast focus control. Easier to deploy than complex integrated systems while delivering high-quality, accurate results. Designed for flexibility, it integrates quickly into existing systems. Balances performance and simplicity for rapid adoption.
Best for: Additive manufacturing, compact 3D systems
Key advantage: Integration
Compatibility: Fiber lasers, ultrafast lasers, modular platforms
Overview
Engineered by our Cambridge Technology and ARGES brand, FIREFLY3D is Novanta’s next generation 3-axis scan head designed for Laser Powder Based Fusion (LPBF) machines in additive manufacturing applications. The FIREFLY3D is an enclosed, compact solution designed to boost performance in the product line thanks to multiheaded machine capability that can achieve up to 100% overlap. Incorporated within the design are features to simplify installation and operation including automated scan field calibration and advanced features such as precise monitoring of the additive manufacturing process.
Increase productivity
Easily add additional scan heads to your machine design to attain the benefits of multi-scanner architectures up to 100% field overlap. This enables various scan head configurations, like single, dual, quad and multi-row, boosting your machines’ productivity to mass produce high fidelity parts
Real time data synchronization
Specifically designed with monitoring and control in mind, the FIREFLY3D can monitor the process out of the box. Users can achieve more control thanks to our advanced processing tools, enabling real time changes to scanning operations.
More power and speed
FIREFLY3D works seamlessly with our laser controller solution, ScanMaster Controller and Software to deliver unparalleled control over the process thanks to our proprietary, ScanPack and other powerful AM focused trajectory control algorithms.
High quality parts
FIREFLY3D is built to deliver high fidelity quality parts thanks to our dedicated high fidelity optical process monitoring ports and high performance digital scanning architecture based on our Lightning™ II technology featuring 24-bit resolution.
Simplified integration
Thanks to our enclosed solution, users can achieve faster installation with pre-programed configurations designed for your specific system.
Specifications
| Model | FIREFLY3D |
|---|---|
| Wavelength | 1050 nm – 1090 nm |
| Laser Power | 1100 W |
| Input Clear Aperture | 20 mm |
| Laser Power / Process Monitoring |
Laser Power Monitoring Port | Optional Power Sensor Process Monitoring: 450 nm – 950 nm | 1200 nm – 2000 nm |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 255 mm x 140mm x 290mm |
