VolScan Profiler

PRECISION 3D VOLUME MEASUREMENT – NO CONTACT – NO GUESS WORK

Ensure every product you make looks right, weighs right, and performs consistently—without destroying a single sample. The VolScan Profiler from Stable Micro Systems is a high-speed, non-contact laser scanner that delivers precise, repeatable 3D volume and density data in seconds.

Whether you’re in bakery, snacks, pharmaceuticals, or R&D, this is the smarter, faster way to quantify shape, size, and structure.

Why Choose the VolScan Profiler?

Non-contact laser scanning
· Preserves product integrity while capturing ultra-precise measurements. Perfect for soft or fragile samples.
Automated 360° profiling
· Rotates each sample for complete dimensional analysis, eliminating human error and inconsistency.
Fast, high-throughput testing
· Get complete 3D measurements and density results in under 30 seconds. Ideal for busy production lines or quality labs.
Built-in weight integration
· Automatically calculates density without separate equipment, streamlining your workflow.
Advanced yet easy-to-use software
· Visualize 3D models, export detailed reports, and compare batch data with ease—even for non-technical users.
Compact benchtop design
· Fits seamlessly into any lab or production environment without sacrificing performance.
Objective, reproducible data
· Supports data-driven decisions in quality control, product development, and regulatory compliance.

How the test works

The product is speared at each end or located by a suitable mounting device tailored to the specific product. Parameters for each batch under test, which are entered in the software by the operator, include: sample ID name and date. The product is then automatically weighed, and an eye-safe laser device is used to scan vertically to measure the contours of the product at selectable intervals whilst it rotates.

Each interval consists of 400 data points providing a detailed profile of the product. This assessment can be done rapidly, the results being obtained in a period ranging from a few seconds to a few minutes depending upon the chosen interval (0.05mm to 50mm) and the preferred precision. Temperature of the testing chamber can be measured automatically.

A full guide is available in Help File format to assist in setting up and performing tests, explaining the calculations and advising on optimum test settings to suit your product.

Due to the samples being scanned by the laser in a linear manner the mounted sample can be analysed in ‘slices’. This means that every measurement step increment (chosen between 0.05 and 50mm) possesses data and statistics of its own such as circumference, average radius and minimal enclosing circle. This provides more detailed dimensional analysis than any other similar measuring instrument.

How the Technology Works

At the heart of the VolScan Profiler is a non-contact laser scanning system that captures hundreds of vertical profiles around a rotating sample. These profiles are used to reconstruct a true-to-form 3D model of the product’s shape.

A precision balance captures weight during the scan. Together, this enables automatic calculation of:

Volume
Density
Height and width
Symmetry
Cross-sectional area
Shape irregularities

The result: accurate, fast, and repeatable product analysis—with no sample destruction, no water displacement, and no mess.

How a Test Runs: Step by Step

Place your sample on the motorized rotating platform.
The laser scans vertical slices as the sample rotates.
A balance records the weight simultaneously.
The software compiles the data into a 3D model and generates a full report.
Review, compare, and export results instantly in multiple formats.

No need for calibration between runs. No contact. No guesswork. Just fast, reliable volume data you can trust.

Range

VolScan 300

Best For: Small to medium-sized samples. Ideal for R&D, QA labs, and routine testing.

Maximum Product Height: 150 mm
Maximum Product Diameter: 150 mm
Typical Volume Range: Up to approx. 3,000 cm³
Weight Capacity: Up to 1 kg
Measurement Time: < 30 seconds per sample

VolScan 600

Best For: Large-format samples and high-volume testing in industrial environments

Maximum Product Height: 250 mm
Maximum Product Diameter: 250 mm
Typical Volume Range: Up to approx. 6,000 cm³
Weight Capacity: Up to 2 kg
Measurement Time: < 30 seconds per sample

Application Areas

The VolScan Profiler is trusted across industries where volume, shape, and density matter.

Food & Bakery

Monitor volume, oven spring, and shape uniformity of bread, cakes, rolls, and pastries
Compare different formulations or baking conditions
Track batch consistency for QA

Snacks & Extruded Foods

Measure puffed or aerated snack products
Assess air cell structure and expansion characteristics

Plant-Based & Meat Products

Standardize portion control for patties, sausages, and formed products
Ensure density and shape meet brand standards

Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals

Verify tablet or capsule fill uniformity
Detect shape variation or deformation over time

Personal Care Products

Measure solid soaps, bath bombs, and cosmetic forms
Compare drying, molding, or storage effects

R&D and Quality Assurance

Evaluate prototype shapes and structures
Benchmark performance across production variables
Validate claims with quantifiable, visual evidence

Obtain faster, more precise measurements of bakery products

The VolScan Profiler uses a non-contact method to precisely and rapidly measure the volume of bakery products. It rapidly creates a digital 3D model of your products that yields very precise and detailed information for both immediate use or future retrieval.

Rapid assessment of

Bread volume
Maximum width
Specific volume
Maximum height
Length
Volume yield per 100g flour

Use your Volscan Profiler to

Determine the effects of ingredients, formulation or processing variables on end product dimensions
Determine the dimensional properties of your ‘gold standard’ product for future consistent quality control
To assess dimensional changes during storage or transportation
Substantiate your product claims
Compare with competitive products
Provide an objective quantifiable result which can be archived and retrieved for future viewing should you ever need to check back and compare with historical data.

Say goodbye to messy, inaccurate seed displacement methods

If you are still using seed displacement to measure volume, you will love the ease of use, accuracy and cleanliness of the VolScan Profiler. While seed displacement only measures volume, the VolScan Profiler can automatically calculate many critical standard and custom baking parameters.

Smarter Volume Testing Starts Here

With the VolScan Profiler, you move from manual, inconsistent volume checks to automated, science-backed profiling that delivers clarity and confidence. Join leading manufacturers around the world who trust Stable Micro Systems for precise, user-friendly testing tools that drive product excellence.