General Scanning Inc. 1988 DE-3000 Series-Multi-Axis Laser Controller-Serial #101929.


This item was part of a complete system used by General Motors in the late 80s and early 90s to etch VIN numbers on vehicles. The unit was developed by a company in the USA


This is a General Scanning DE-3000/G3B Multi-Axis Controller.

This is a rack mount laser controller.

Year: 1988

P/N: E00-7009001

Model # DE-3000

Serial #101929


When plugged in the unit turned on but I have no way of knowing if it is functional. Physically the unit is in great condition. It sat inside a air conditioned warehouse since the late 1980s. There are no broken pieces and the unit is well built.

Because I have no way of knowing if the unit is functional im selling it as-is and/or parts only.


The company has a long history of merging with other tech companies and has changed their name several times. From General Scanning Inc. to GSI Lumonics to GSI Group and they are now known as Novanta.