OptiScout: Modular optical recognition software for industrial usage in outline-exact digital finishing processes

Version 9
New: Material Database included
New: True Shape Nesting Basic included

Compatibility as a principle!

1st choice in heterogeneous production environments

Import, layout and optimization of job data for the production process

Post Processor for Digital Cutting - Milling - Lasering - Engraving

Contour-accurate finishing of printed and unprinted materials with the help of a camera

Realization of individualized series productions

Central to the realization of process automation

"We maximize throughput by delivering highly-optimized post-processors."

"The integrated nesting reduces process and material costs using powerful nesting algorithms."

"The use of a high-quality CCD camera improves the precision of the output. Flexible marker recognition reliably registers even difficult materials."

"The Compensation of print inaccuracies reduces rejects."

"Data import is possible from virtually all illustration and CAD programs."

"The Macro Editor enables the automation of individual finishing workflows."

"In heterogeneous machine parks, compatibility is a key factor in productive workflow and cost-effective production."

controls machines for cutting, milling, lasering and engraving

Many machine manufacturers - Many machine types - Many materials

SMART PRODUCTION: Individualized serial production of printed and unprinted materials, e. g. from paper, cardboard, Plexiglas, plastic, laminate, fabric, clothing, aluminum,...

Automate Print & Cut Workflows

Workflow with QR Code

The printed QR codes are scanned with the camera and the appropriate file is loaded automatically. Our QR code module automates and accelerates production.

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Import files automatically

Jobs can be imported using a barcode scanner and linked to predefined output profiles.

Flexibly detects video marks and objects

Printed mark

Hole in the fabric

Cardboard edge as mark

The OptiScout registration* recognizes video marks on a wide range of materials with a CCD camera..

*) Registration - Camera-based adjustment of print and cutting contour

Macro Editor - Automate Individual Processes

Program functions are integrated into a macro and executed with a mouse click.

Quick Layer - Influence Output Directly

The Quick Layers allow a direct selection of methods, tools and materials. The output order can be selected; likewise the machine can be changed.

True Shape* Nesting - Make the most of your material

Object entanglement reduces material costs through the use of powerful nesting algorithms. Border distance, part distance, pre-rotation and rotation angle are just some of the adjustable parameters.

Nesting (Basic) - the integrated basic module

Nesting (Pro) - the optional high-end module

*) True Shape - The vector contour of the objects is used for the optimization.

Simulation of the output order

The traverse path of the tool

can be simulated before output. The aim is to calculate this path as optimally as possible.

From several preset sorting algorithms, the best traverse path is determined automatically.

Material Database

The material database is part of OptiScout's standard scope of services. Its function is the inventory of all materials, methods and machine and tool parameters.

The database server has an interface for the feedback of order data after production. This information can either be reported to an MES / MIS system or saved as a JSON / XML job ticket.

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Feed Optimization (Smartfeed)

The aim of the feed optimization is 'minimal segmentation' of object contours. In order to achieve this objective, device feed and segment lines are moved dynamically.

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Segment Helpers

In textile cutting of oversized objects, so-called segmentation helpers are used. They prevent the formation of runs.

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Methods of Overcut Compensation

The goal of overcut compensation is to optimize the cutting quality. Depending on the tool used, different compensation methods are employed.

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Milling Tool Radius Compensation with Cleaning Pass

The task of the radius compensation with subsequent so-called cleaning pass lies in the dimensional accuracy of the workpiece and in the optimization of the surface.

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Laser Cutting Gap Correction

The goal is the exact dimensional accuracy of the lasered object. The deviation caused by the cutting gap of the laser is compensated in the correct direction before output.

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Start Tool Paths - Auxiliary Paths for Milling and Lasering

The task of Start Tool Paths is the optimization of the immersion process of the milling tool. The point of immersion should remain invisible during the milling of the object.

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