{"id":2666,"date":"2026-05-06T09:58:43","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T09:58:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanta.com\/precision-manufacturing\/?post_type=novanta_story&#038;p=2666"},"modified":"2026-05-12T04:36:13","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T04:36:13","slug":"improving-laser-processing-throughput-accuracy-results","status":"publish","type":"novanta_story","link":"https:\/\/novanta.com\/precision-manufacturing\/resources\/success-stories\/improving-laser-processing-throughput-accuracy-results\/","title":{"rendered":"Improving Laser Processing Throughput, Accuracy, &amp; Results"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-challenge\">The Challenge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Improve throughput, accuracy, and results across a range of laser processing applications<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-application\">The Application<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Laser processing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-solution\">The Solution<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>New, unique laser controller features and proprietary algorithms to improve process throughput and results quality,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ScanMaster laser control solution, from our Cambridge Technology brand enables end-user control and management of their laser scanning solution. With a constant improvement mindset, Novanta ScanMaster controller and software frequently incorporates new, unique features and proprietary algorithms to improve process throughput and results quality, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Intuitive user interface for faster job creation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Easy job creation and flexible system integration with object oriented ScanMaster API<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Large field processing with XY system integration with SyncMaster laser control<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Higher throughput with uniform laser power density, proprietary ScanPack algorithim with the fully digital Lightning\u2122 II scan heads<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unique text-on-path feature to input text around the path of a shape<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Application specific features for high-precision applications: &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"133\" src=\"https:\/\/novanta.com\/precision-manufacturing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/05\/image_fc2de8.png?quality=85&amp;strip=all\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2667\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Trajectory Scan Time Estimation<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; estimate build times using both simulated and actual builds for a laser sintering machine. &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"133\" src=\"https:\/\/novanta.com\/precision-manufacturing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/05\/image_b0b299.png?quality=85&amp;strip=all\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2668\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Proprietary Algorithm<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; accurately delivers uniform laser power density and 24bit GSBus command resolution &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"133\" src=\"https:\/\/novanta.com\/precision-manufacturing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/05\/image_2115dd.png?quality=85&amp;strip=all\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2669\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>High Position Accuracy<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; 24bit GSBus communication protocol delivers industry-best precision for demanding applications &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"133\" src=\"https:\/\/novanta.com\/precision-manufacturing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/05\/image_e53cef.png?quality=85&amp;strip=all\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2670\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3D Wrapping &amp; Tracing<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; eliminates complex processes when applying 3D marking on curved surfaces. &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"133\" src=\"https:\/\/novanta.com\/precision-manufacturing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/05\/image_40ff07.png?quality=85&amp;strip=all\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2671\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Skywriting<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; executes shapes and text at a constant marking speed with precision, delivering uniform laser energy distribution &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"133\" src=\"https:\/\/novanta.com\/precision-manufacturing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/05\/image_16c562.png?quality=85&amp;strip=all\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2672\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>High-Speed Polygonal Scanning<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; minimal set-up time, enables high precision cell sorting for cell therapy manufacturing &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Challenge Improve throughput, accuracy, and results across a range of laser processing applications The Application Laser processing The Solution New, unique laser controller features and proprietary algorithms to improve process throughput and results quality, The ScanMaster laser control solution, from our Cambridge Technology brand enables end-user control and management of their laser scanning solution. 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