Laser Scanner creates digital representations of objects.
Press Release Summary:
Portable ModelMaker X laser system is suitable for scanning in areas of restricted access or where greater detail is required. It allows objects of almost any size, shape, and material to be scanned for direct inspection against CAD data, reverse engineering, computational fluid dynamics, milling, or visualization. ModelMaker X is 60% smaller and 40% lighter than ModelMaker W, and provides enhanced noise rejection characteristics.Original Press Release:
Smaller, Lighter ModelMaker Laser Scanner Offers Greater Flexibility for High Detail Work
June 6, 2002 -- NVision, Inc. (Coppell, Texas; Detroit, MI) introduces an enhanced version of their popular ModelMaker laser system, designed specifically for applications where greater detail and a smaller, lighter scanning unit are required. "The new ModelMaker X has been developed specifically for customers needing to scan in areas of restricted access or where even greater detail is required, for example on items with a high level of geometric features or objects with rapidly changing curvature," said Steve Kersen, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for NVision.
The new ModelMaker X system builds on the success of NVision's ModelMaker W, the world's first hand-held scanning system, and like its predecessor allows objects of almost any size, shape and material to be scanned. Both are portable, flexible systems which provide customers with a fast, easy means of creating highly accurate digital representations of objects with complex geometries, whether for direct inspection against CAD data, reverse engineering, computational fluid dynamics, milling or visualization.
Designed specifically for high detail scanning or for objects with restricted access, the ModelMaker X retains all the key features and benefits of the ModelMaker W but is around 60% smaller and 40% lighter. The new scanner features a new robust cable design and sensor mounting arrangement. The new optical arrangement provides enhanced noise rejection characteristics in addition to higher data capture and spatial resolution.
As with the W range, sensors are available with three different laser stripe widths so that data capture rates can be maximized depending on the size of object being scanned and point density required. Point spacing, or spatial resolution, as low as 0.025mm can be achieved, while both W and X systems retain the potential to cope with scanning a greater range of surface finishes and colors than competing products.
Kersen said that the existing ModelMaker W continues to be the most cost effective solution for our clients and provides more than adequate scanning detail for the vast majority of applications. "Between them, ModelMaker W and ModelMaker X can cope with virtually all scanning requirements for customers in a wide range of industries," Kersen concluded. For more information, contact NVision, Inc., 417 Forest Ridge Drive, Suite 3, Coppell, Texas 75019. Phone: 972.745.8444. Fax: 972.745.0285. Website: www.nvision3d.com. Email: sales@nvision3d.com.
