LAP DTEC-PRO camera system

The modular DTEC-PRO camera system, from LAP, is designed to make laser-based composite manufacture in the aviation, automotive and other industries fast, safe and flexible.

The camera system reduces the calibration time for the CAD-PRO laser from minutes to seconds. With a combination of ring flash and infrared camera, the system detects reflective targets and sends their position to the PRO-SOFT software. Workpieces known to the system are identified and automatically calibrated for a faster process in manual composite lay-up.

Companies with mobile applications can benefit from the product’s flexibility, as the system can detect position changes and correct the laser projection in seconds. Regardless of whether the workpiece or the camera are moved, the laser projection is immediately shifted into the correct position.

In addition to stationary mounting over workpieces, the camera system can also be used in mobile applications, like on a stand’s support arm. This makes the system suitable for positioning in tight spaces, like interior work in the aviation and automotive industries.

The compact laser projector’s slim dimensions are useful where space is tight and projection distances are short. With dimensions of just 24 x 11 x 11 cm, the fanless device is designed to fit into workspaces without problems. The 2.8 kg weight allows simple, comfortable one-handed mounting, including on the stand’s support arm.

The user-friendly PRO-SOFT control software supports the ‘place and start’ approach: the DTEC-PRO camera function is supported by all current and future PRO-SOFT 5.1 software versions. For existing installations with LAP laser projectors, users can continue to use the interface they are familiar with — a software update is all that is required. After brief instruction, the operator team is ready to start.