XTIA

XTIA Ltd. provides advanced 3D metrology and automated inspection solutions for the manufacturing industry, leveraging Nobel Prize-winning optical comb technology. The company was established in April 2002 as a technology venture from the Tokyo Institute of Technology and later changed its name from Optical Comb, Inc. to XTIA Ltd., and then back to OptoComb, Inc. in January 2024.

The core of XTIA's offering is the OptoComb sensor, which enables high-speed and high-resolution 3D scanning. This technology allows for the detection of micro-defects such as dents, scratches, and burrs with a resolution as high as 1 micrometer. Its coaxial configuration circumvents shadowing effects that hinder traditional optical sensors, making it effective for inspecting complex part geometries, including deep holes and slits, without being affected by ambient light or reflections from shiny surfaces. The scanners can acquire up to 500,000 data points per second, facilitating rapid inline inspection for manufacturers.

XTIA serves clients primarily in the automotive manufacturing sector, with nearly all domestic Japanese auto manufacturers implementing its technology on their mass production lines. The company's business model involves the development and sale of high-precision, non-contact measuring instruments and a comprehensive software suite for 3D visualization, GD&T analysis, and automated inspection. The company has received investments from entities like the Innovation Network Corporation of Japan and Sojitz Corporation, which has helped expand its inspection outsourcing business.

Keywords: optical comb technology, 3D metrology, automated inspection, non-contact sensor, manufacturing quality control, 3D scanner, inline inspection, microdefect detection, profilometer, absolute rangefinder, industrial automation, automotive parts inspection, machine vision, Quality 4.0, high-speed scanning