Buying Laser Rangefinders
Laser rangefinders are instruments that measure the distance to an object using a laser. They typically operate using the direct time-of-flight method or the phase shift method, providing precise distance measurements for various applications.
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- Encyclopedia article: laser rangefinders
- Related articles: optical sensors, triangulation, time-of-flight measurements, interferometers, phase shift method for distance measurements
Aspects to Consider Before Buying
Some aspects to consider before buying laser rangefinders: range, measurement accuracy, update frequency, compatibility with targets, durability, emission wavelength, eye safety, user interface, environmental resistance, calibration needs, maintenance, operational lifespan.
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Find Suppliers for Laser Rangefinders
20 suppliers for laser rangefinders are listed in the RP Photonics Buyer's Guide, out of which 2 present their product descriptions. Both manufacturers and distributors can be registered.
| Suppliers with Advertising Package presenting their product descriptions | |
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 Laser Technology Redefined LEDlas Corp.Hope-IPT No.101, Section 2 Kuang-Fu Road, Hsinchu Taiwan 30013, R.O.C See us at SPIE Photonics West 2025 in San Francisco, January 25–30 (booth 4026)! |  Our cutting-edge range finder utilizes advanced dToF technology to deliver exceptional long-range performance, reaching distances of 2–20 kilometers. Designed with safety in mind, our product is completely eye-safe, making it ideal for a variety of applications. |
 all wavelengths. TOPTICA Photonics AGLochhamer Schlag 19 82166 Gräfelfing Germany See us at SPIE Photonics West 2025 in San Francisco, January 25–30 (booth 1527, 3501, 3603)! |  Laser rangefinders can be used to monitor or measure distances or object lengths. They can also provide positional locations over long distances, e.g. several kilometers, without physically touching the observed object. The laser range finders are regularly used in geodesy, sports, hunting or military. Usually, the distances are measured with accuracies of up to a millimeter, whereas the measured object can even be in motion. In addition, measurements on natural surfaces with low reflectivity are also possible. The Beam smart WS is the ultimate choice when looking for a compact and narrow linewidth OEM diode laser system. It is the wavelength stabilized version of the iBeam smart featuring reliable wavelength-stabilized diodes. Combined with iBeam smart’s flexible, microprocessor based electronics it makes system integration a snap. |
| Other Suppliers | |
|---|---|
| Bresser GmbH Germany | |
| BrightLaser Limited China | |
| CILAS France | |
| DIGCO Inc. China | |
| Dimetix AG Switzerland | |
| Egismos Technology Corporation Taiwan | |
| FLIR Systems GmbH Germany | |
| HTDS France | |
| Jenoptik Optical Systems GmbH Germany | |
| Keyence Corporation of America United States | |
| Leica Geosystems AG Switzerland | |
| MICRO-EPSILON Optronic GmbH Germany | |
| Nikon Corporation Japan | |
| OptiConcepts Inc. United States | |
| OpticsPlanet, Inc. | |
| OPTIX-BD Optische Präzisionselemente GmbH Pistoriusstraße 6A Germany | |
| Sintec Optronics Pte Ltd (HQ) Singapore | |
| SmarAct GmbH Germany | |
