About Featured Expert: SmartRay GmbH
Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Wolfratshausen, Germany, SmartRay GmbH develops 
and manufactures advanced 3D sensors and vision systems for industrial automation and inspection. The company is known for combining high-speed 3D imaging with compact sensor design to support inline quality control in demanding production environments.
SmartRay’s product portfolio includes 3D sensors for laser triangulation, high-precision profile measurements, and surface inspection. The company’s ECCO series of 3D sensors is designed for easy integration into existing production lines and optimized for applications such as weld inspection, adhesive bead monitoring, and gap/flush measurements.
Markets served include automotive, electronics, battery and energy storage, consumer goods, and packaging. By delivering accurate and real-time 3D inspection, SmartRay helps manufacturers improve yield, reduce waste, and meet stringent quality standards in dynamic, high-speed operations. For more information, please click here.
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Molly is the Founder, Publisher, and Editor-in-Chief of Components Source Network, the industry’s first and only known 100% woman-owned and woman-led B2B publishing platform serving the global high-tech manufacturing and engineering sectors. Her portfolio includes Industrial Automation Monthly and ten additional specialized e-news publications. With more than 25 years of experience spanning strategic technical marketing, public relations, and business development in highly specialized technical markets, she also leads Embassy Global, LLC, a virtual consultancy that has supported the growth of more than 200 high-tech industry brands worldwide since 2008. In addition to her publishing and advisory work, Molly has been appointed to serve as Second Vice Chair of the Government Relations Team for the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) Forum, beginning in 2026, supporting policy development and advocacy initiatives advancing women-owned businesses. A long-standing voice for small business, supplier diversity, and women in STEM, she was also a 2025 finalist for the WBEC Metro New York Outstanding Advocate Award. Connect with her on LinkedIn.
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