Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division has introduced the SmartScan VR800, a revolutionary structured light scanner designed to improve productivity and flexibility in quality inspection. The VR800 includes a motorised zoom lens controlled through software settings, enhancing data resolution and measurement volume without requiring manual adjustments.
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This advancement simplifies workflows, enabling users to seamlessly integrate high-resolution scans of crucial areas with broader scans. Pirmin Bitzi, General Manager for Portable Metrology Devices at Hexagon, highlights the widespread challenge in the industry of adapting optics for various applications. The VR800 addresses this challenge by providing customisable resolution and volume settings, catering to specific project requirements without compromising efficiency.
Utilizing a dual stereo camera system in conjunction with an optical-zoom projection unit, the VR800 achieves exceptional flexibility, enabling the capture of intricate details across a broader measurement range. Its innovative Smart Snap feature streamlines workflows by automatically pairing alignment images with high-resolution scans, eliminating the need for overlapping, data-intensive scans.
This technological advancement is particularly advantageous for various manufacturing sectors, including additive manufacturing, tooling, and casting. The VR800 significantly enhances efficiency in turbine blade measurements, allowing for high-resolution data capture of critical edges and lower-resolution scans for the remainder of the blade. Similarly, molded parts benefit from detailed data capture in key areas while maintaining efficiency for the overall object.
Additionally, the VR800 seamlessly integrates into both semi-automated and fully automated inspection setups, offering adaptability for a wide range of measurement applications. With its cutting-edge capabilities, the VR800 sets a new standard for structured light scanning, providing manufacturers with enhanced productivity and flexibility in their operations.
