FOCUS ON INSPECTION
About the Planar
The InspecVision Planar 2D inspection machine is a high-speed, non-contact measurement system designed to help manufacturers streamline quality control processes.
“ Suitable for rapid 2D inspection, CAD comparison and reverse engineering, the Planar system delivers accurate results in seconds. It is specifically engineered to measure or reverse engineer flat components produced by laser cutting, plasma cutting, water jet cutting and punching systems, as well as certain stamped parts,” InspecVision told ISMR.
“ Capable of capturing up to 40 million measurements in just 0.1 seconds, Planar is the fastest 2D inspection system in the world— ideal for manufacturers requiring rapid, highvolume quality control. Every system is built to deliver ISO 10360-certified accuracy and designed with no moving parts, eliminating common sources of mechanical failure and reducing maintenance costs. It is available in a variety of sizes,” it added.
For enhanced capabilities, the system can be upgraded with the Opti-Scan 3D module, delivering non-contact 3D inspection for manufacturers needing both 2D and 3D measurement solutions.
Below: The Planar P150.35 with SurfScan AOI and OptiScan 3D.
Inset: Part inspection on the Planar. scanning,” confirmed Panhuber managing director, Wolfgang Panhuber.
The benefits were not limited to faster measurement. Operators quickly incorporated the system into their weekly workflow, and because routine maintenance requirements are minimal, support is generally limited to occasional software queries.
Reflecting on the machine’ s design, Wolfgang commented:“ This is a major advantage. It makes the machine fast, simple and low maintenance, while reducing interference and delivering accurate results.”
Inspection trends
Panhuber’ s experience reflects a wider trend across the sheet metal industry. Manufacturers no longer look at inspection simply as a quality function. They want systems that provide immediate feedback, reduce rework and enable quality checks to become part of the manufacturing process rather than a separate stage at the end.
“ As manufacturers continue to automate fabrication, inspection has to evolve alongside it. The goal isn’ t simply to measure parts more accurately— it’ s to provide quality feedback quickly enough to support production, rather than slowing it down,” highlighted Dr Jan Antonis, Managing Director, InspecVision Ltd. As investment in automation continues, inspection needs to evolve at the same pace. Otherwise, it risks becoming the hidden bottleneck that limits the benefits of every other productivity improvement.
For manufacturers looking to improve throughput while maintaining the highest quality standards, the question is no longer whether inspection is important. The question is whether inspection is helping production to move faster— or holding it back. n
Dr. Jan Antonis, Managing Director, InspecVision with the AI-Powered Guidance & Verification( GAV) system.
InspecVision received the‘ King’ s Award for Enterprise: International Trade in 2025’.
About InspecVision Ltd
Based in Northern Ireland, InspecVision is an award-winning manufacturer of precision measurement systems for inspection and reverse engineering of industrial components. It develops, designs and manufactures precision 2D and 3D measurement systems for a wide range of industries. With over two decades of innovation in vision inspection technology, its products are sold in over 40 countries.
InspecVision was awarded the prestigious‘ King’ s Award for Enterprise: International Trade in 2025’ and the‘ Queen’ s Award for Enterprise: International Trade in 2021’ for outstanding export performance. Its latest innovation, the AI-Powered Guidance & Verification system( GAV), received a“ Best Award 2025” in the‘ Sheet Metal, Tube and Profile Processing’ category at the Blechexpo international trade show in Stuttgart, Germany, last year.
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