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Laser Scanner is suited for large-area airborne mapping.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 07:44:33 -0600

Designed to meet airborne surveying requirements, VQ-480 performs simultaneous collection of laser scan data as well as position and attitude data from IMU/GPS. Non-contact DAQ is performed via narrow IR laser beam and line scanning mechanism, and scanner outputs set of 3D coordinates (point cloud). Requiring only one power supply, scanner offers multiple target capacity and delivers accuracy based on echo digitization and online waveform analysis.

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Laser Scanners perform up to 100 scans/second.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 12:16:33 -0600

Featuring pulse repetition rates up to 300 kHz, V-Line 3D Laser Scanners have multiple target capacity with unlimited number of targets for performance in dust, rain, snow, and fog. Units include GPS, LAN, WLAN, and USB interfaces and are suitable for both stationary and mobile terrestrial scan data acquisition. Designed to meet OSHA regulations and ANSI Class 1 eye safe requirements, scanners feature invisible beam that will not distract motorists, workers, or pedestrians.

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Scanners read poor, partially hidden, or damaged bar codes.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 07:41:22 -0600

Models CLV620 and CLV630 are suited for logistics applications such as distribution warehouses, high-speed packaging, and parcel/postal operations. Along with processing capabilities that result in real-time 1,200 Hz scanning, features include ability to track packages with encoder input and an IP65 enclosure rating. Offered in onboard serial and Ethernet communication versions, device allows users to program complex sorting, filtering, and output functionality.

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Airborne Laser Scanner offers 200 kHz at-the-ground pulse rate.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 08:03:01 -0600

Reconfigurable for inside or pod mounting, Leica ALS60 airborne laser scanner has flying height envelope ranging from helicopter-compatible 200 m AGL to 5,000 m AGL for wide-area mapping. Unit allows accurate data collection independent of pulse rate, depending only on flying height. Based on MPiA technology, scanner is suited for LIDAR jobs varying from city mapping applications requiring high point densities to large-area contracts with low point densities.

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3D Laser Scanners feature CMM touch probe technology.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 07:50:48 -0600

Able to collect over 75,000 3D coordinates/sec, manually operated Surveyor WM-Series Systems are fitted with interchangeable laser probes so they can perform high-speed 3D laser scanning, accurate to 12 microns, then convert back to traditional CMM touch probe measuring. Fully functional CMMs include fine adjustment and pneumatic axis locks to each of 3 axes. Available in 4 work-envelope sizes, each machine has volumetric mechanical measuring accuracy of 3.5 + L/250.

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Laser Scanner offers surface reconstruction capabilities.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 07:35:58 -0600

Handheld REVscan self-positioning laser scanner is suitable for reverse engineering, design, shape acquisition, and 3D inspection. It is supplied with VxScan(TM) 2 data acquisition software that incorporates enhanced algorithms for surface boundary recognition and curvature recognition. Software is offered in both English and French versions.

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Laser Scanners use software for optimal performance.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 07:42:58 -0600

Photon and LS Laser Scanners, using FARO Scene v4.5 software, support combining of scans into clusters and their relative alignment. Software also automatically accounts for common slab thicknesses and accelerates scanning alignment by letting users perform registration with common facility objects, including pipes and planes. Other features include support for alignment with checkerboard paper targets and 3D visualization with gap-filling and gradient background color capabilities.

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Terrestrial Laser Scanner rapidly acquires 3D images.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 07:45:40 -0600

With operation rated to 2000 m @ 8,000 points/sec with 10 mm accuracy, LMS-Z620 provides data which lends itself to automatic or semi-automatic processing for generation of products such as textured triangulated surfaces and panorama images. Fully portable system employs definitely orientated, Hi-Res digital camera and can be optionally equipped with integrated inclination sensors for vertical scanner setup position. RiScan PRO operating and processing software is also included.

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Laser Scanners are portable and computerized.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 07:49:56 -0600

Photon 80 and Photon 20 3D Laser Scanners can scan, digitally recreate, and record all of object or area's dimensions. Captured data can be used to create digital model for reverse-engineering, quality assurance, inspection, CAD-to-part comparison, factory planning, investigation, and automatic object recognition in modeling. Battery-powered units offer more than 6 hr of uninterrupted scanning performance, and come with high-definition color bracket and handle for portability.

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Laser Scanners offer volumetric measurement of bulk solids.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 07:51:32 -0600

Model LM3D provides automated volume measurement and mass calculations of bulk materials. Device uses rotating laser head for multipoint laser scans to measure uneven surface of stored materials, creates 3D map of surface, and on-board microprocessor calculates stored material's volume and mass. LM2D incorporates non-contact sensor to measure conveyor speed and scanner head that scans profile of flowing material. On-board microprocessor calculates volume and mass throughput in real time.

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Vision System offers multi-sensor metrology solution.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 07:41:56 -0600

Providing vision, touch probe, and laser scanning, Galileo AV1824 Video Measurement System delivers zoom magnification of 12:1 with programmable magnification range from 15-550x using auxiliary lenses. Dual output LED illuminator, ring light, and co-axial illumination provide optimal lighting. Offering measurement volume of 24 x 18 x 6 in., AV1824 includes Metronics Quadra-Chek® QC-5000 3-D Metrology Software with video edge detection and full CNC control.

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Confocal Laser Point Scanning Systems are fully automated.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 07:55:45 -0600

Able to integrate with Ti-E research inverted microscope, A1 series captures confocal images of cells and molecular events. Model A1 offers paired galvanometers with scanning at up to 4,096 x 4,096 pixel resolution at standard speed of 2 fps at 512 x 512 pixels. Also available, A1R incorporates hybrid scanner system of paired galvanometers coupled to high-speed resonant galvanometer. This supports research methods using photo-activation fluorescence proteins.

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Laser Scanner targets industrial applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 07:50:08 -0600

Featuring full metal construction, Model DS4800 satisfies main identification needs of plant, especially in Shop Floor and Warehousing applications. Smart focus adjusting and DIGITECH(TM) technology maximizes reading rate on low contrast bar codes, while ACR4(TM) reconstruction algorithm optimizes reading performance and max tilt angle on damaged labels. Programmed through multi-language Genius(TM) configuration program, IP65-rated scanner displays status and diagnostic information on 5-LED bargraph.

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Laser Scanner features trigger design.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 07:45:16 -0600

Handheld, single-line MS9590 VoyagerGS provides bar code scanning for general-purpose linear bar code applications commonly found in retail, healthcare, government, and office environments. Customers have option of integrating Electronic Article Surveillance antenna for deactivating security tags and decoding bar codes simultaneously. VoyagerGS is also available with flex stand for hands-free scanning of small items and hang tags.

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Airborne Laser Scanner utilizes waveform digitizing.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 24 May 2007 07:53:18 -0600

With 200 kHz measurement rate and ±2 cm accuracy, LMS-Q560 offers access to detailed target parameters by digitizing echo signal online during data acquisition and through off-line waveform analysis. Class 1 eye-safety allows operation at any altitude, and opto-mechanical beam scanning provides linear, unidirectional, and parallel scan lines. Able to integrate with GPS and INS systems, solution makes use of time-of-flight distance measurement principle with nanosecond IR pulses.

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Laser Scanner Kit is compact and portable.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 08:30:24 -0600

Super Mobile Laser Scanner Kit is based on Laser Scanner LS, which is portable, computerized measurement device that scans, digitally recreates, and records all of object's or area's dimensions to produce 3D photograph on computer screen. Kit also includes scanner-based web server, carbon-fiber tripod, and Wi-Fi/WLAN Scanner Connection, which enables users to control scanning from any Internet-equipped device. Laser Scanner Rucksack is also provided.

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Color Laser Scanner provides computerized measurement.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 07:45:46 -0600

With portable Laser Scanner LS, users can scan, digitally recreate, and record all of object or area's dimensions, creating what looks like photograph on computer screen, but in 3D. Captured data can be used to create digital model for inspection, reverse-engineering, CAD-to-part comparison, factory planning, or investigations. When combined with Nikon D200 and FARO Scene v4.1 software, scanner captures 50 million color pixels in 2.5 min.

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Laser Scanners suit automated warehousing and shopfloor.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 13 Feb 2007 06:50:16 -0600

Equipped with GENIUS(TM) multilanguage software configuration program, Models DS2100N and DS2400N Laser Scanners feature ID-NET(TM) built-in interface for fast scanner interconnection, eliminating need for any external multiplexing device. X-PRESS(TM) HMI presents status and diagnostic information in LED bar-graph, while single multi-function key gives access to relevant functions. ACB(TM) software decodes partially damaged or normally unreadable bar codes due to their high tilt angle.

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Digitizer Combo automates reverse engineering of 3D parts.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 08 Feb 2007 07:00:07 -0600

Combination of VIVID 910 scanner with rapidformXOR software enables 3D parts to be reverse-engineered into parametric model with full history tree. Digitizer scans objects and exports polygonal mesh describing shape of scanned object to INUS Technology's rapidformXOR software, which converts scan data into intelligent features within CAD environment. Commands are available to turn 3D scans into parametric models that are automatically sent to SolidWorks as native part files.

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Mobile Mapping System measures telecom networks.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 22 Jan 2007 07:17:20 -0600

Using Riegl 3D laser scanner controlled by specially designed software, vehicle-mounted WireFinder captures 3D position measurements of overhead telecom network assets such as poles and wires. Integrated satellite positioning system enables measurements to be geo-referenced to real-world coordinates, making resulting data suitable for use in GIS environment. Used while stationary, system has 360° field of view and can capture 12,000 measurements/sec at distances of up to 300 m.

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