LASER SCANNERS: Technologies and Applications: How they work, and how they can work for your product

Benner Jr., William R.

ISBN 10: 069274777X / ISBN 13: 9780692747773

Published by Pangolin, 2016

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1st edition. 346 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.82 inches. In Stock.

Seller Inventory # zk069274777X

Bibliographic Details

• Title: LASER SCANNERS: Technologies and Applications: How they work, and how they can work for your product
• Publisher: Pangolin
• Publication Date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 069274777X
• ISBN 13: 9780692747773
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New

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Synopsis

This book describes a variety of laser scanners and how they might be used to create great products. The author begins by illustrating some existing products that use laser scanners. He then discusses several types of laser scanners and how they can be configured for one-dimensional, two-dimensional and even three-dimensional scanning.This book has a special emphasis on galvanometer-based optical scanners because of their versatility and high optical throughput, although other types of laser scanners are also described including acousto-optic, electro-optic, polygonal, resonant, and MEMS scanners. The author developed ScannerMAX scanners; there are chapters devoted to the design features of these "stronger, cooler, faster" devices. Additional information covers signal connections, projection surfaces, and tips for the process of designing new products in general.

About the Author

William R. Benner, Jr. is President and CTO of Pangolin Laser Systems. As President, he sets the general strategic direction for the company and oversees all aspects of company operations. As CTO, he is in charge of all hardware and software development as well as research for new products and new directions for the laser display industry. In addition to having received more than 20 international awards for technical achievement, products invented by Benner and manufactured by Pangolin are currently used by some of the best-known entertainment and technology companies in the world, including Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, DreamWorks pictures, Boeing, Samsung and Lawrence Livermore Labs. Benner holds more than 25 US and International Patents, and has received personal letters of commendation from U.S. President Ronald Reagan and Florida Governor Bob Graham. He has articles published in the SMPTE Journal, The Laserist, EDN magazine and Motorola's Embedded Connection magazine, and is co-author of the Amazon.com best-selling books Game Changers, Win, and The Success Secret. Benner has also been featured on NBC, ABC, CBS and FOX television affiliates. Beyond his work at Pangolin, Benner has also served on several boards as well as serving for seven years as ILDA's Technical Committee Chairman. He also contributed expertise to outside companies including Bliss Lights, Cambridge Technologies, RMB Miniature Bearings and many others. In 2012, Benner started a division of Pangolin called ScannerMAX, dedicated to the development, licensing and manufacture of three new types of galvanometer-based optical scanners, which deliver state-of-the-art performance at the lowest possible price.