Scanlab intelliWELD 3D scan systems

smart welding

Designed for robot-assisted welding applications, intelliWELD  

3D scan systems are capable of swiftly positioning the laser 

beam along 3D contours. While a robot guides the scan system 

along a part’s contour, the intelliWELD quickly and accurately 

deflects and fine-positions the laser spot. Complex motions and 

time-wasting robot repositioning are avoided, thereby boosting 

speeds and cutting weld-to-weld positioning time down to a few 

milliseconds. Hence, beam source utilization climbs significantly,  

as does productivity. 

The intelliWELD system's compactness facilitates straightforward 

mounting onto industrial robots. Its optics are optimized for fiber

coupled disk or fiber lasers with powers up to 8 kW.

The intelliWELD family includes a version with prefocus optics for 

vision-assisted applications (e.g. fillet welding with precise contour 

tracking), as well as the intelliWELD II with integrated zoom axis 

(particularly well-suited for overlap welding, its variable spot size 

enables flexible seam widths).

intelliWELD scan systems use SCANLAB’s fully digital iDRIVE tech

nology, providing an integrated approach to laser and process 

safety. It allows real-time monitoring of all important scan head 

status parameters. And its integrated interlock signal facilitates 

software-independent integration of the scan system into safety 

circuits.

Typical Applications: 

•  Robot-assisted welding (remote welding) 

•  3D applications 

•  E-Mobility 

•  Processing-on-the-fly 

Typical Industries: 

•  Automotive 

•  Mechanical engineering and metalworking 

•  Aerospace industry