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Can I purchase a laserscan machine for testing my own samples?

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What is LASERSCAN?

Why did AWTA choose LASERSCAN instead of alternative technology such as OFDA?

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Testing equipment > What is LASERSCAN?

What is LASERSCAN?

The LASERSCAN machine is AWTA Ltd's standard method for measuring fibre diameter. It uses a laser beam, advanced electronics and computer software to provide precise measurements of:·

Mean Fibre Diameter;
Standard Deviation of Diameter;
Coefficient of Variation of Diameter;
Comfort Factor; and
Fibre Curvature

The LASERCAN instrument was developed by CSIRO with the assistance of research funds provided by The Woolmark Company via the wool research levy.

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