Dimensional Measurement System verifies medical parts.

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Designed for medical device manufacturers, SmartScope® Specialist(TM) 300 provides micron-level measurements within 12 x 12 x 10 in. of XYZ travel. Multi-sensor benchtop system features machined-in axial straightness and perpendicularity, and twin-Z elevating bridge for structural integrity. With telecentric TeleStar® motorized zoom optics, grayscale camera, and narrow-band green LED surface and profile illumination, SmartScope Specialist 300 excels at non-contact, high-speed video metrology.



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OGP SmartScope Specialist 300 Dimensional Measurement System Designed for Medical Device Manufacturers



Optical Gaging Products (OGP®) introduces a new dimensional measurement system specifically for medical device manufacturers - SmartScope® Specialist(TM) 300.

This innovative benchtop metrology system offers micron-level measurements within a generous 300x300x250 mm (12x12x10") of XYZ travel to accommodate a multitude of parts. Specialist verifies critical dimensions of a wide range of medical parts from orthopedic implants such as intervertebral disc spacers and artificial discs; the stem, ball and cup of prosthetic ball joints; tibial and femoral knee implants; and tibial and talar ankle implants; to syringe components; to fluid flow components. A measurement routine for one part is easily repeated for a batch of fixtured parts, providing throughput to support production requirements.

SmartScope Specialist offers many OGP technological innovations. The system features a unique mechanical design with machined-in axial straightness and perpendicularity, and a patented twin-Z elevating bridge for structural integrity. With its completely telecentric TeleStar® motorized zoom optics, high-resolution grayscale camera, narrow-band green LED surface and profile illumination, and industry-leading image processing, SmartScope Specialist 300 excels at non-contact, high speed video metrology. An optional laser pointer facilitates feature location to speed video measurements.

Specialist 300 is a versatile multisensor system. Maneuver knees and hips mounted on the MTR rotary indexer into an optimal position for measurement with the SP25 continuous contact scanning probe - a rare capability for a benchtop metrology system. Or use the Specialist configured for ENT applications. Its Feather Probe(TM), with its miniature probes, can access tiny features on the most delicate micro-manufactured parts, such as middle ear prostheses. Use the optional TTL (Through-the-Lens) laser to map complex surface contours. There are SmartScope Specialist configurations for most medical devices.

SmartScope Specialist 300 includes OGP's popular MeasureMind® 3D MultiSensor metrology software that provides integrated multisensor control and functionality. MeasureMind software is multi-dimensional, acquiring and analyzing data from multiple sensors anywhere within the system's measurement volume. Specialist offers robust SmartFeature® software that supports essential 21 CFR Part 11 regulatory requirements. Available SmartFit® 3D fitting software includes extensive tools for comparing measurements to CAD files. Optional software applications are also available to support 3D GD&T, and offline 3D CAD programming.

SmartScope Specialist 300 is a highly capable measurement system designed for quality control of today's diverse range of manufactured medical devices. The system will be exhibited at IMTS 2010, in OGP Booth E-5525. For additional information on this system or any of the OGP metrology solutions, contact Optical Gaging Products at (800) 647-4243, www.ogpnet.com or email at info@ogpnet.com.

Optical Gaging Products is an innovator in non-contact and multisensor dimensional measurement systems, optical comparators, and laser surface scanners for manufacturing quality control. Since its establishment in 1945, OGP has delivered thousands of measurement systems to manufacturing companies worldwide. OGP has facilities in Rochester, NY; Tempe, AZ; Singapore; Germany; Bangalore, India; and Shanghai, China. Optical Gaging Products is one of the Quality Vision International companies.

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