CareGlance provides a modular swept‑source optical coherence tomography (SS‑OCT) system that mounts on manufacturing equipment to deliver real‑time, non‑contact 3‑D imaging of melt pools, layer deposition, and surface quality. The hardware and FPGA‑accelerated software generate micron‑scale resolution images and quantitative metrics that can be fed directly into PLC or MES for closed‑loop process control, reducing defect rates and downtime.
Funding
$254.8K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Industrial manufacturing processes such as laser welding, additive manufacturing, and aerospace assembly require real‑time, non‑contact measurement of internal structures. Existing inspection tools are either too bulky, too slow, or lack the resolution needed to detect sub‑micron defects during production, leading to scrap, re‑work, and reduced yield.
Solution
CareGlance delivers a modular Swept‑Source Optical Coherence Tomography (SS‑OCT) platform that can be integrated directly onto production equipment. A compact “Satellite Box” captures back‑scattered light from the process, while a “Core Box” processes the interferometric signal with proprietary reconstruction algorithms to generate high‑resolution 3‑D images in real time. The system operates without physical contact, enabling inline monitoring of melt pools, layer deposition, and surface quality. By converting raw optical data into actionable metrics, it supports closed‑loop process control and predictive quality assurance, reducing defect rates and downtime. The hardware and software are fully customizable to match the optical and mechanical constraints of each application, providing a cost‑effective alternative to traditional laboratory‑grade OCT setups.
Target Audience
Primary customers are industrial manufacturers and process engineers in sectors such as laser welding, additive manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, and food packaging that require high‑precision, real‑time quality monitoring.
Features
- Fully customizable SS‑OCT sensor head (Satellite Box) that mounts directly on laser welding, DMLS/SLM, or other manufacturing machines
- High‑speed swept‑laser source delivering micron‑scale axial resolution and millimeter‑scale imaging depth
- Core Box with FPGA‑accelerated signal processing and proprietary reconstruction algorithm for real‑time 3‑D volumetric imaging
- Inline, non‑contact measurement capability that feeds quantitative metrics to a PLC or MES for closed‑loop control
- Scalable software stack with API integration for data logging, anomaly detection, and dashboard visualization
- Multi‑application support covering laser welding, additive manufacturing, automotive, aviation, food inspection, and packaging quality control
- HIPAA‑grade data security and encrypted communication for proprietary process data