GLASSQUALITY – WE MAKE QUALITY VISIBLE
See what others miss.
Automated glass quality scanners for flawless results – on every pane, every line.
We offer you state-of-the-art solutions for flat glass quality control. As the world’s leading provider of automated glass quality scanners, we set new standards in the glass industry.
During the glass manufacturing process, especially during tempering and laminating, defects such as inclusions, bubbles, scratches, roller waves, distortions, or anisotropies often occur. Our highly precise scanning systems are specifically designed to reliably detect these defects, ensuring maximum control and safety in your production.
Through rapid automated inspection, our systems enable an increase in production speed without compromising quality. The precision and efficiency of our technology far surpass traditional manual inspections. While human checks can be affected by fatigue or inattention, our scanners inspect every single glass pane with 100% reliability and completeness.
More than 3,000 Glassquality systems are in operation in 61 countries, with a partner network on all continents.
The result: Consistent glass quality, reduced rework, and lower costs thanks to minimized warranty claims. With our systems, you not only enhance your production performance but also secure your long-term competitiveness.
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PROJECTS WE ARE PROUD OF
Every customer project is unique and that’s how we see the cooperation with our customers. Innovation and the consistent quality of our products are the driving force behind what we do – today, tomorrow and in the future.
We are proud to have implemented a wide variety of projects with renowned companies in the glass industry worldwide. Trust connects and this is not only evident in our dealings with our customers, but also with our national and international partners who stand for our automated quality assurance systems worldwide.
“From the initial discussions and planning through to final commissioning, we were completely satisfied at all times and can highly recommend Softsolution as a partner. With the new LineScanner, we are able to take the quality assurance of our insulating glass to an entirely new level, while ensuring that our customers receive an even higher quality standard than before. Ultimately, we as a company also benefit by significantly reducing our complaint rate, as potentially defective glass can be filtered out in advance.”
Tobias Kerscher
Operations Manager
I love the Ospreys, but what I love even more is that my operators all love the Ospreys. It’s been paramount to our improved quality,” said Brown. “The Osprey 10 Complete has not only streamlined our processes but also significantly enhanced the quality of our products, thanks to the ease of use and reliability that our operators experience.
Cory Brown
Director of Operations at United Plate Glass
Here at Saint-Gobain India, our commitment to excellence drives every decision we make. The integration of Osprey 10 Distortion systems, facilitated by LiteSentry – Softsolution, has truly elevated our quality control standards. We are proud to deliver glass panels for solar panels that not only meet but exceed the industry’s stringent requirements for durability and clarity.
Mr. Balasubramanyan C
Business Head – Glass Solutions & Solar Glass Processing at Saint-Gobain India
We are excited to add the LineScanner to our manufacturing process. This system will allow us to detect even the smallest defects in our products, which will help us to ensure that our customers receive the highest quality products possible. In just the few short months since the installation, we’ve already seen tremendous results.
Braxton Smith
Warehouse Operations Manager at The Glenny Glass Co.
With Softsolution’s BowScanner, we’ve not only found a precise solution for monitoring the overall deflection of our glass panes, but also a partner who understands our needs and collaborates with us as equals. The reliable technology has enabled us to make our production processes more efficient and to sustainably ensure the quality of our products. This partnership is built on trust and expertise – a real win for Egger Glas.
Philipp Schuller
Managing Director at Egger Glas
Bringing Together Leading Expertise in Inspection, Process Control and Automated Glass Quality Assurance
In 2021, LiteSentry, Softsolution and Strainoptics joined forces under the Glassquality brand, forming the foundation of Industrial QC, a group of specialists in inspection and quality assurance technology. In 2025, Avalon Vision Solutions joined the group, adding automated vision systems and further strengthening its combined expertise.
Today, the four companies bring together decades of experience and a broad portfolio of innovative solutions for the glass and plastics industries. The technologies cover a wide range of applications, including distortion measurement, surface and anisotropy inspection, optical stress analysis, and automated vision systems for mold protection.
With teams and locations across the United States and Europe, each company retains its individual identity, direct customer relationships, and dedicated market focus, ensuring specialized expertise and support for customers worldwide.
TOGETHER. A PASSION FOR GLASS
Application Areas
Glass is one of mankind’s oldest materials – versatile, as robust as it is fragile. With our quality assurance systems it is possible to test a wide range of glasses for different applications, which will later be used in industry, research, construction or private households: fully automated, reliable and with absolutely unique technologies from LiteSentry – Softsolution.
New Products and Technologies
LineScanner by Softsolution
All in one quality inspection with worldwide unique real scanning technology
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Osprey®25 by LiteSentry
Osprey®25 — The Premier Distortion, Anisotropy and Surface Inspection in a Single Footprint
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BowScanner by Softsolution
Deflection Measurement for Minimizing Breakage Risk and Downtime.
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VirtualDigitizing by Softsolution
A software application for flexible digitization solutions for templates that can be used easily and quickly in any industry.
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Owl® 5 by LiteSentry
Recipe Selection + Fault Detection System
Our popular optical system, the Owl™ 5 increases throughput and efficiency by detecting faults at the start and optimizing your recipe selection and furnace control.
Strainoptics’ GASP® Polarimeters
Used on Architectural Glass or Automotive Glass
The GASP® is the industry standard polarimeter for measuring the surface stress of glass.
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Glass Quality Inspection Systems installed worldwide
LiteSentry™ designs and manufactures patented inspection technology for the glass, solar PV, and sheet plastic industries. Softsolution is the number one worldwide in the development and production of automated quality assurance systems for the glass industry. More than 3,000 Glassquality systems are in operation worldwide. A large network of partners makes our products available on all continents.
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Glassquality. No blind spots. No open questions.
Who we are, what we inspect and which system fits your line.
What is Glassquality?
Glassquality is the joint brand of LiteSentry, Softsolution and Strainoptics, which develop and manufacture automated quality inspection systems for flat glass. More than 3,000 Glassquality systems are in operation in 61 countries, with a partner network on all continents.
Who is behind Glassquality?
Glassquality combines Softsolution (Waidhofen/Ybbs, Austria), LiteSentry (Burnsville, Minnesota, USA) and Strainoptics (Burnsville, Minnesota, USA). Together with Avalon Vision Solutions, they are part of Industrial QC.
Which glass defects can Glassquality systems detect?
Glassquality systems detect defects that occur during tempering and laminating, such as inclusions, bubbles, scratches, edge chips, roller waves, optical distortion, anisotropy, white haze and overall bow. They also measure dimensions, drill holes, glass thickness and coating side.
Which Glassquality system do I need?
The LineScanner by Softsolution is the all-in-one system for surface, edge and dimension inspection of float, tempered, laminated and insulating glass. The Osprey®25 by LiteSentry measures distortion, anisotropy and surface quality at the furnace exit. The BowScanner measures overall bow, and the Owl® 5 optimizes recipe selection and furnace control.
Why use automated glass inspection instead of manual inspection?
Automated inspection checks 100% of every glass pane consistently, while manual checks are affected by fatigue and inattention. Glassquality systems increase production speed without compromising quality and reduce rework and warranty claims.
Which industries use Glassquality systems?
Glassquality systems are used in architectural, automotive, solar and technical glass production, as well as for insulating glass, laminated glass, coated glass and polycarbonate. Customers include Saint-Gobain, Guardian, Pilkington, Cardinal, Viracon and Press Glass.
Can quality data be stored and analyzed?
Yes. Glassquality systems archive all inspection results in a central database with full traceability per pane and order. Real-time monitoring, alarm notifications and statistics help detect process issues before they lead to scrap.
Where are Glassquality sales and service offices?
Softsolution in Waidhofen/Ybbs, Austria, serves Europe, Asia, Oceania, the Middle East and Africa (+43 7442 53988, sales@softsolution.at). LiteSentry in Burnsville, USA, serves North and South America and the Caribbean (+1 507 645 2600, sales4@litesentry.com).
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