Eve 1V is a pioneering system to measure velocity and length. This cutting edge technology is designed to increase efficiency and accuracies in highly precise controlled manufacturing environments. Eve 1V is the second member of the Eve 1 family, following the success of the precedent set by its predecessor, Eve 1D. It pulls sound using a Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave (FMCW) perception platform to deliver high-resolution, precise measurement. Now, this groundbreaking system is poised to meet the increasing pressures of high-speed manufacturing tracks. Its vision is faster production, tighter tolerances and zero defects.
Manufacturers have several obstacles to overcome when accurately measuring velocity and length. With traditional systems that rely on physical interaction, parts tend to break or fall out of place. They are susceptible to contamination by the analytes of interest. The Eve 1V would address all of these concerns. As a non-contact solution, it lets you measure complex parts without ever touching them. Such an approach protects the integrity of fragile cultural materials and accommodates long-term, maintenance-free operation.
The Eve 1V is particularly powerful at overcoming interference from outside elements such as sunlight, reflections, and ambient light. This is necessary to ensure it provides repeatable, accurate measurements across a multi-faceted manufacturing environment. Its unique design, which uses a rotating, refractive core, classifies it as a sort of 4D lidar, measuring both velocity and position within three-dimensional space. With this technology, Eve 1V offers a balance of options for both velocity and length measurement without the complications associated with stitching together frame-by-frame comparisons.
Mina Rezk, a principal architect of Eve 1V, explained just how critical this is. To this end, she pointed out how the system fills key voids in production technology.
“Eve 1V was built to solve that exact gap: A compact, eye-safe, non-contact motion sensor that delivers sub-millimeter-per-second velocity accuracy without touching the material, so manufacturers can eliminate slippage errors, avoid material damage, and reduce maintenance-related downtime, enabling higher yield and more predictable operations,” – Mina Rezk
The benefits of Eve 1V go far beyond to just improve accuracy. The system’s design, from the ground-floor up, has been studiously intertwined with operational efficiency. Without any measuring wheels to wear down, replace, or re-calibrate, a maintenance-free operation is another advantage that comes with attaching the correct counter. Eve 1V employs sustainable, material-conscious technology. This enables non-invasive measurement of fragile, soft, or textured surfaces without harming the material.
General operational robustness of Eve 1V substantially impacts the foundational reduction of slippage error and causing limited service disruption. This is especially critical when considering manufacturing lines that are being pressured to hit productivity targets while enforcing strict quality control measures. The ability to measure a wide variety of materials effectively positions Eve 1V as a versatile tool in modern manufacturing environments.
“That delivers three practical advantages in a factory: One, maintenance-free operation with no measuring wheels to replace or recalibrate; Two, material friendliness—you can measure delicate, soft, or textured surfaces without risk of damage, and three, operational robustness—no slippage errors and fewer stoppages for service,” – Mina Rezk
Eve 1V also builds on the success of its predecessor, Eve 1D—a miniaturized displacement sensor that can track movement down to the micrometer scale. Collectively, these two systems serve to show how the FMCW perception platform can be customized to fit specific industrial requirements. While Eve 1D is primarily designed for distance measurement and vibration detection, Eve 1V emphasizes velocity and length measurement accuracy.
Eve 1V complements its predecessor, Eve 1D—a compact displacement sensor capable of detecting movement at the micrometer scale. Together, these two systems demonstrate how the FMCW perception platform can be tailored to meet different industrial needs. While Eve 1D specializes in distance measurement and vibration detection, Eve 1V focuses on precise velocity and length measurement.
“Together, Eve 1D and Eve 1V show how we can take the same FMCW perception platform and tailor it for different industrial needs: Eve 1D for distance measurement and vibration detection, and Eve 1V for precise velocity and length measurement,” – Mina Rezk