Coatmaster®

The patented and innovative technology for the non-contact measurement of coating properties

Sapience Automation's CoatMaster is the premier contactless coat measurement tool for manufacturers

What is coatmaster®?

coatmaster® is the industry’s most flexible and robust non-contact film thickness measurement system, designed to measure coatings immediately after application on virtually any substrate. Powered by award-winning Advanced Thermal Optics (ATO) technology, coatmaster delivers fast, accurate, and repeatable measurements—whether parts are stationary, moving, flat, curved, or complex.

From handheld inspection to full inline automation, coatmaster gives manufacturers real-time insight into coating quality, process stability, and material usage.

Award-Winning Advanced Thermal Optics Technology

coatmaster’s proprietary Advanced Thermal Optics (ATO) technology measures coating thickness contactlessly and non-destructively, directly after application. Unlike traditional measurement methods, coatmaster requires no surface preparation and produces no harmful emissions, making it safe for both operators and sensitive environments.

What makes ATO different:

Measures wet, uncured, or cured coatings

Works on metal, plastic, wood, glass, ceramics, rubber, paper, and composites

Operates at a distance of up to 1 meter

Measures at angles up to 70°

Suitable for inline, atline, and offline applications

coatmaster® Product Line

coatmaster Flex

Handheld, real-time non-contact film thickness measurement

The most powerful handheld coating thickness device in the industry—ideal for quality checks, troubleshooting, and flexible production environments.

  • Measures moving parts
  • Not sensitive to distance or angle
  • Direct connection & WiFi / cloud options
  • Desktop and browser interface
  • Robust, industrial design
  • Can integrate with coating line control systems

coatmaster Inline & 3D

Designed for automation and full-surface mapping

Built for continuous measurement and advanced process control in automated environments.

  • Inline point measurement or full-area thickness mapping
  • Optimized for robot and line integration
  • Supports closed-loop feedback to spraying parameters
  • Ideal for high-volume production

coatmaster Atline

Stationary measurement for lab and offline applications

Designed for controlled, repeatable thickness mapping outside the production line.

  • Offline part inspection
  • Full surface thickness mapping
  • Ideal for R&D, validation, and quality labs

Product Enhancements & Measurement Accessories

Automation Integration Services

coatmaster integrates seamlessly into automated production environments, enabling closed-loop process control immediately after coating application. Sapience Automation integration capabilities include robot and automation mounting, real-time feedback to spray parameters, built-in quality control interfaces, customizable film thickness dashboards.

Applications Across Coating Technologies

Industrial & Liquid Coatings

Precise thickness measurements—even before drying.

Powder Coatings

Reduce material usage by up to 30% through precise process control.

Lubricant & Sliding Coatings

Maintain tight tolerances for consistent performance.

Thermally Sprayed Coatings

Accurate measurement on sprayed or machined surfaces.

Adhesives

Reliable measurement on rough or soft surfaces.

Video Gallery

Coatmaster Overview

Threaded and Moving Parts

Coatmaster Versatility

Theory of Operation

Calibrating Wet Coating

Downloads & Technical Resources

coatmaster Flex

Handheld Measurements (PDF)

Coatmaster Inline

Continuous Single-Spot Measurement (PDF)

Coatmaster 3D Inline

Full-Area Surface Mapping (PDF)

Coatmaster 3D Modular

Large Part Mapping (PDF)

Coatmaster Atline

Offline Thickness Mapping (PDF)

Ready to Improve Coating Control?

For more information on coatmaster® solutions in North America, contact Sapience Automation.

For inquiries outside North America, please visit coatmaster.com.