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News Release from: Nikon UK | Subject: INEXIV VMA-2520 3D video measuring system
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 29 August 2007
3D video uprates laser machining service
An innovative micro and nano-engineering centre has become the first UK site to order a precision 3D video measuring system to improve a laser micromachining service.
The micro and nano-engineering centre (metaFAB) at the University of Cardiff, UK, has ordered a Nikon iNEXIV VMA-2520 precision 3D video measuring system By allowing more precise measurement of laser machined components, it will improve metaFABs micromachining service for the medical, diagnostics, industrial automation and optical telecommunications industries
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 27 Nov 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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MetFAB has also ordered an MM800 manual measuring microscope, an AZ100 multi-purpose macro/micro zoom microscope and a SMZ800 stereo microscope.
MetaFAB is one of 22 UK government backed open-access MicroNanoTechnology Centres and a founder of the Next Generation Engineering Consortium (XGEN).
This support offers companies, particularly smaller enterprises and 'start-up' firms, to use equipment, such as the microscopy suite, on a 'pay-for-use basis'.
The Welsh Assembly Government provided financial support for the specific Nikon purchase.
Welsh Assembly Government spokesman, Dr Steve Davies, commented: "We were very pleased to contribute to the purchase of the XGEN Microscopy Suite which will also act as a regional demonstrator site for Nikon in Wales".
* No thermal damage - metFAB aenginees are using short-burst, femto-second lasers to machine materials such as stainless steel, carbon, biopolymers, fused silica and plastics without causing thermal damage to the samples.
They are also using deep UV 157nm laser techniques to fabricate quality microfluidic and optical components from amorphous fluoropolymers, PEEK and quartz.
Professor David Barrow of Microsystems Technology at the University of Cardiff, said: "We considered video-based measuring systems from several companies before opting for the iNEXIV VMA-2520 because it combined both the 3D measuring performance we required with the high spec optical system we needed to view our samples and capture digital images.
We were impressed by Nikon's extended range of measuring and inspection products, and they put together a very cost-effective package that allowed us to equip an entire imaging suite. Request a free brochure from Nikon UK ...
This will not only help us improve our research, and enable high-tech companies in the region to advance their capabilities but also extends our portfolio of companies locating demonstrator equipment at metaFAB.".
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