What different kinds of laser measuring devices are available?
Laser Distance Meters: These are handheld devices and are used for distances up to 650 feet with accuracy up to +/- 1 mm. The Disto brand by Leica is the market leader and has 7 models, the Disto A5, Disto A6, Disto A8, Disto D2, Disto D3, Disto D5 and Disto D8. Laser Range Finders: These are handheld devices. Rangefinder manufacturers include Bushnell, Leica, Nikon and Optonics. A few of the applications include hunting, archery and golf. They generally measure a longer range than Laser distance meters; up to 1000 yards, with accuracy to within +/- 1 yard. Laser Sensors: Laser sensors are commonly used in manufacturing, quality control, and processing applications. They are more appropriate for shorter ranges; from under an inch to several yards. But commonly laser sensors are much more accurate — in the thousandths of an inch. Keyence is a leading manufacturer of laser sensors.
