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(2001), "Miniconoscan launch a compact, cost-efficient system for high accuracy 3D scanning", Sensor Review, Vol. 21 No. 3. https://doi.org/10.1108/sr.2001.08721cad.013
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:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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Miniconoscan launch a compact, cost-efficient system for high accuracy 3D scanning
Miniconoscan launch – a compact, cost-efficient system for high accuracy 3D scanningKeywords: Metrology, 3D scanning
Leicester-based electro optical metrology company, Spectrum Metrology, has just launched a compact 3D scanning system – the Miniconoscan 3000 (Plate 13). This cost-effective, easy-to-handle system combines the inherent capabilities of the patented Conoprobe non-contact sensor with a smart x-y scanning system. The high accuracy and repeatability of the 3D scanning makes it suitable for reverse engineering, quality control and general-purpose 3D applications.
Plate 13
Miniconoscan - a compact, cost-efficient system for high technology 3D scanning
The Conoscan maintains high precision and repeatability over a wide working range. The scale of measurement on the Miniconoscan can simply be altered by changing the objective lens – allowing users to purchase one system with different lenses for a range of applications.
The technology behind this revolutionary system is "conoscopic holography", which uses optical interference through refracting crystals to very accurately measure height changes. This patented technology solves the problems traditionally caused by awkward shapes, steep angles and different materials. Applications are wide ranging and include the small height changes on PCBs, radius and steep angle measurements of moulded plastic parts and holes and radii of any precision machined parts.
Please contact Graham Anderson or Peter Seddon, Unit 15, Barshaw Park, Leycroft Road, Beaumont Leys, Leicester LE4 1ET, UK. Tel: +44 (0)116 235 8355; Fax: +44 (0)116 235 8344; E-mail: SpectrumMetrology@compuserve.com; Web site: www.spectrum-metrology.co.uk