{"id":1657,"date":"2026-04-14T08:21:52","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T08:21:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanta.com\/precision-manufacturing\/product\/lightning-ii-3-axis-scan-head\/"},"modified":"2026-06-10T18:22:41","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T18:22:41","slug":"lightning-ii-3-axis-scan-head","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/novanta.com\/precision-manufacturing\/product\/lightning-ii-3-axis-scan-head\/","title":{"rendered":"LIGHTNING\u00a0II, 3-Axis Scan Head"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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Our digital LIGHTNING\u2122 II modular scan head offers the most flexible system integration option out in the market. Designed to be build around your machine, our 3-axis modular scan head can be easily taken apart to fit into your system for a truly customized solution. Packed with the highest speed, accuracy and support for different system integration options, our LIGHTNING\u2122 II scan heads are optimized for demanding applications requiring fast, precise scanning and continuous operation. They ensure high stability featuring nonstop, consistent performance, and offer substantial flexibility when processing over large work fields. This scan head is ideal for demanding laser material processing applications like additive manufacturing, micromachining, and converting. Our 3-axis modular solution is ideal for system engineers looking for a flexible, high-quality beam delivery solution that delivers high throughput and accuracy throughout the job, high quality finish of 3D parts and a flexible system integration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Industry’s highest scanning speed<\/strong>
LIGHTNING \u2122 II achieves a jump speed of up to 50 rad-optical\/sec with 30mm aperture mirrors, thanks to the ingenuity in the design of our lightweight Beryllium mirrors and powerful motors. This ensures parts are build with high throughput, reducing the costs to build parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

High quality parts<\/strong>
LIGHTNING\u2122 II features a digital encoder with 24-bit resolution and advanced digital servo model that ensures a scanning accuracy of 10\u00b5m or better, ensuring parts are built with high-fidelity to the design<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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