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High-precision, high-speed optical measurement sensors, laser welding, monitoring during welding, and other product solutions necessary for battery development and production.

■ Optical Measurement Sensors ・Enovsaense - Measurement of thickness of opaque materials Thickness of graphite coating on batteries ・Field Sensor - Internal defect inspection Area inspection of defects inside welds (Cracks, blowholes, pinholes, etc.) ・Dual Point Sensor (DPS) - Measurement of electrode thickness High-speed and high-precision measurement using two distance sensors ・FSS - Measurement of insulation layer thickness Combination of galvanometer mirror and OCT to quickly obtain thickness profiles ・CVC (Line Camera) - Burr inspection Automatic inspection of burrs after cutting battery foil ・CLS (3D Line Sensor) - Battery weld joint shape Shape measurement using a high-speed 3D line sensor ■ Welding Monitoring ・LWM - Laser welding In Process monitoring Good product determination based on three types of light during welding Over 15,000 units in operation ■ Laser Welding ・Scan Master - Laser welding Welding head incorporating various functions

• Defect Inspection Equipment

For high-precision thickness measurement of opaque materials, Enovasense's laser photo-thermal sensor can measure thickness from a minimum of 10nm, regardless of the material.

The sensors from the French company Enovasense are high-performance sensors that use laser photothermal technology to measure the thickness of opaque materials non-contactly. ■Features - Non-contact measurement of the thickness of opaque materials is possible, eliminating the need for destructive testing. - A wide measurement range from a minimum of 10nm to a maximum of 1mm. - High precision measurements of 0.5% to 3% or less are achievable, recommended for those lacking accuracy. - Capable of measuring various combinations of materials regardless of the base material. ■Applications Used in a wide range of fields including the automotive industry, aerospace industry, consumer goods, industrial products, medical industry, and semiconductors, for various applications such as coating thickness, metal plating thickness, and paint film thickness. *Currently, Enovasense is a group company of the German optical sensor manufacturer Precitec. *For more details, please refer to the materials. Feel free to contact us with any inquiries.

• Coating thickness gauge

Affordable distance sensors for measuring film and coating thickness, as well as non-contact thickness measurement. Strong performance on slopes, achieving a distance direction resolution of 20nm!

Our optical distance sensor/thickness sensor 'CHRocodile C / CHRocodile Mini' from PreciTech Japan is a compact non-contact sensor with a wide measurement range. It is robust against slopes and offers high resolution in the distance direction starting from 20nm, all at an affordable price of approximately 1 million yen (excluding tax). 【Examples of Use Cases】 ● Complete inspection through height and distance measurement of manufactured products within equipment ● Quality improvement through thickness management of glass, film, and graphite coatings ⇒ Adopted by manufacturers of production equipment, inspection equipment, and integrators. 【Features】 ・Combines high resolution with a price point that lowers the purchasing barrier ・Non-contact measurement of film and coating thickness ・Strong against slopes with an angle tolerance of up to ±45 degrees ・Distance direction resolution starting from 20nm ・Flexible software creation possible with the provided software development kit ・Can be embedded in equipment ・Compatible with rough and mirror surfaces, independent of surface or shape *For product details, please refer to the materials available for download in PDF format. Feel free to contact us for inquiries.

• Distance measuring device

High-speed opaque film thickness mapping and area detection of internal defects using a laser photothermal sensor.

The sensors from the French company Enovasense are high-performance sensors that use laser photothermal technology to measure the thickness of opaque materials non-contactly. This new product is an area sensor that can simultaneously measure approximately 110,000 points, unlike conventional single-point sensors. It can detect not only the thickness mapping of opaque materials but also the presence of defects, chips, and delaminations beneath the surface layer. ■ Features - Non-contact measurement of the following: ☆ Thickness mapping of opaque materials ☆ Detection of defects beneath opaque surface material layers No destructive testing is required. - As an area sensor, it can measure approximately 110,000 points simultaneously in one second. - It can also be applied to detect defects in areas such as welds, where conventional X-ray or CT scans are typically required. - Measurement is possible with various combinations of materials, regardless of the base material. ■ Applications Automotive industry, aerospace industry, consumer goods, industrial products, medical industry, semiconductor field. It can be used in various applications such as coating thickness, metal plating thickness, paint films, and welds. *For more details, please check the PDF download or contact us.

• Defect Inspection Equipment

Non-contact optical thickness measurement. Applicable even for thickness measurements of semiconductor wafers where high precision is required.

The new product "CHRocodile 2LR ver2" is a device that can non-contact measure the thickness of materials such as wafers and coatings. It adopts a new detector different from the previous "CHRocodile 2LR," allowing for approximately twice the thickness measurement range and more precise measurements. It can also be applied inline, and the CHRocodile 2LR has a proven track record with many customers. It is capable of measuring the thickness of semiconductor wafers like Si, as well as films, resins, glass, and solar cells. It supports interference film thickness of up to 16 layers. 【Features】 　■ Wide thickness measurement range, compatible with various materials 　　　With a rich lineup of probes, it covers thicknesses from thin films (around 32μm) to thick films (3900μm). (The high-precision measurement range is 16~1900μm with linearity of 0.35μm) 　■ High resolution (sub-micron, minimum 1nm) 　■ Contributes to reducing development costs and shortening development lead times, 　　　with a software development kit (DLL, etc.) available for device integration 　■ Extensive track record in the semiconductor industry *For more details, please refer to the documentation.

• Coating thickness gauge
• Other inspection equipment and devices

In addition to the conventional chromatic aberration confocal method and spectral interference method, a thickness measurement sensor utilizing laser heating has also emerged. It can measure the thickness of both transparent and opaque materials non-contactly.

Presitech is a German manufacturer of non-contact sensors. It develops and manufactures optical sensors using chromatic aberration confocal method and spectral interference method. At the end of 2022, it acquired the French company Enovasense, adding sensors that utilize laser heating to measure the thickness of opaque materials to its lineup. The company specializes in high-speed and high-precision thickness measurement, which is used for inspecting wafers, coatings, films, paint films, anti-corrosion coatings, and more. It offers a wide measurement range, tolerance angles, and can accommodate various materials, including line sensors and area scanners suitable for full surface measurement. There are numerous achievements in integrating these sensors into semiconductor manufacturing equipment, and they are also used in LCD manufacturing equipment and inline inspection of films. Additionally, they are utilized as embedded sensors for tabletop machines such as standalone units. Enovasense's sensors have also demonstrated success in measuring coating thickness for aerospace-related components. *For product details, please refer to the materials available for download in PDF format. Feel free to contact us with any inquiries.*

• Sensors

We will be holding the second webinar on aluminum foil, which received great acclaim last time. This is an opportunity to deepen your knowledge about aluminum foil, so please join us. 【Webinar Details】 Content: Introduction to the Manufacturing Methods and Functional Aluminum Foils vol.2 Date: February 20 (Friday) Time: 15:00 - 16:00 Participation Fee: Free How to Participate: A Zoom viewing URL will be sent to those who register by the day before. Capacity: 100 people 【Recommended for the Following Individuals】 - Those who have challenges related to metal foils or resin films - Those interested in joint research with foil manufacturers or new business development - Those interested in functional aluminum foils with high smoothness, high corrosion resistance, high strength, and luxurious designs ▼ Register here (Microsoft Forms) https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/UA5g4N2fGU (dummy) ▼ If you have any further questions, please contact us at the email address below. foil-marketing@toyal.co.jp

Iida Manufacturing will exhibit at "Technical Show Yokohama 2026," which will be held at Pacifico Yokohama from February 4 (Wednesday) to February 6 (Friday), 2026. Booth Number: Yokohama Manufacturing Zone (Booth No. A-01 e-2) This exhibition is one of the largest industrial technology and product trade fairs in the Tokyo metropolitan area. This year, it will be held as a hybrid exhibition combining both physical and online displays. ▼ WEB Exhibition Page https://www.tech-yokohama.jp/2026/exhibitor/?detail=101260 We will showcase our processed products, including our patented technologies such as "PTFE and Metal Joining," "Resin Bearings," "PEK Gears," and "PEEK Gears." We look forward to your visit.

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