The SCANLAB excelliSCAN 14 scan head is an optical unit for integration in systems for laser cutting or marking. Its newly developed SCANahead control technology attains previously unreachable performance and precision. The formal innovation is represented by a new housing setup, where active air or water cooling are fused in the same basic design. The high quality of the inner optical components is mirrored by the outer appearance. The clear elements with precise details and high-quality surface finish underline that a system representing the core technology of an industrial application deserves more than functional attractiveness.