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News Release from: Vision Engineering | Subject: Mantis family of ergonomic stereo viewers
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 21 November 2007
Stereo inspection systems capabilities
extended
A wider range of options for a family of stereo inspection systems offers extended reach, increased working distance and freedom of mobility.
The Mantis family of stereo inspection systems are used for inspecting and manipulating samples under magnification Now with a wider range of options and accessories, said Vision Engineering, the Mantis family offers increased capabilities including extended reach, increased working distance and freedom of mobility
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 24 Jun 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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Vision Engineering's Mantis family of ergonomic stereo viewers employs patented optical technology to remove the need for restrictive eyepieces of a conventional microscope.
The result is an inspection system providing impressive optical clarity, without the associated eyestrain or fatigue.
A new range of accessories expand the capabilities of Mantis and includes the following.
* Long-reach articulated arm.
* High stability floor stand.
* Episcopic (through the lens) illuminator.
* Floating stage.
For applications requiring extended reach, or additional workspace, the articulated arm provides a highly stable platform for precision magnification tasks, said Vision Enginering to manufacturingtalk.com.
The stable and versatile base enables operators to swing the unit to one side, providing extra work space with a reach of over 800mm.
With the addition of the new floor stand, Mantis becomes a mobile inspection station, ideal for immobile subjects or where viewing requires a standing position.
The episcopic illuminator for Mantis Elite is for inspecting components such as mechanical parts, where bore holes and complex internal/external features require a concentration of illumination.
Examples include intricate medical devices or plastics connectors.
For application requiring UV illumination, Mantis Compact UV provides high resolution inspection for crack detection or conformal coating inspection applications Whatever your requirement, Vision Engineering's said that its Mantis family provides a high resolution, fatigue-free solution to your inspection requirements.
* Vision Engineering - Vision Engineering designs and manufactures eyepieceless and expanded pupil microscopes for laboratory and industrial applications.
Established in 1958, more than 300,000 systems have been installed world-wide for inspection and measurement tasks.
Company headquarters are based in Woking, UK with manufacturing facilities in the USA and UK.
Regional offices are located throughout North America, Japan, Europe and Southeast Asia. Request a free brochure from Vision Engineering ...
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