3D laser scanners are typically used for optimization in sawmills.

Optimization allows computers to make on-the-fly decisions about the best way to cut wood as it moves through the mill. This helps to maximize value and profitability.

Another benefit of 3D laser scanning is that it allows sawmills to gather data about the accuracy and efficiency of different machine centers along their lines. For instance, a scanning system can answer the question “Is my edger actually making the cuts where it thinks it’s making them?”