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view high-definition 3D images, with impressive depth perception, as easily as real life. This ergonomic design improves comfort, efficiency and productivity by enabling good posture and reducing fatigue. Operators enjoy freedom of head movement, a natural view of the object and easy hand-eye co-ordination for precision inspection tasks, including rework and repair. In addition, there are no limitations for wearers of prescription or safety glasses. The experience is not dissimilar to using a virtual reality (VR) headset, but without the user disadvantages of strapping a unit to their head, and without getting tired eyes or a sense of isolation and dizziness. Vision Engineering’s patented DRV technology aids visual inspection at a host of manufacturing businesses, including those making aerospace and automotive components. Medical device manufacturers, PCB manufacturers and companies producing additive parts/prototypes also benefit. Indeed, the list of applications already extends to fields as diverse as geospatial and ophthalmology. Ahead of its time “A key advantage of DRV is real-time collaboration on a global scale,” says Mr Wheeler. “Users can share 3D HD images across networks to other DRV-Z1 systems for simultaneous remote viewing at 60 frames a second.” With this capability, colleagues can view anything from sensitive objects in strictly controlled environments through to prototypes created thousands of miles away, without ever leaving the office. The result? Big savings in time and cost, along with reductions in carbon emissions. Magnifications of between 6.1x – 93x (additional 2x digital) with zoom capabilities are possible, depending on the selected objective lens (three are available). Users of the DRV-Z1
will also discover a very large working distance of up to 182 mm, allowing them to use tools such as screwdrivers, glue guns and soldering irons while inspecting the process at high resolution. Notably, an integral aperture (iris) allows operators to adjust or increase depth of field at higher magnifications. The big picture “Image capture is another inherent part of the system,” reveals Mr Wheeler. “By simply plugging in a USB drive, the user can capture whatever they see on the screen as a jpg format image.” Although Vision Engineering classes the DRV-Z1 as an inspection system rather than a metrology system, various dimensioning software solutions with different capability levels, such as ViPlus and DimensionOne, are available to provide component measurement. Ultimately, this glasses-free 3D experience with true depth perception, extra wide field of view, HD resolution and excellent subject clarity make the DRV-Z1 an astute choice for inspection applications which would otherwise be problematic using conventional technology. The system is already completely changing the way manufacturers view, capture and share 3D images of objects. This particular vision has become a reality. See live demonstrations from Vision Engineering at the Smart Factory Expo 5-6th June, NEC Birmingham – Stand 4-P60 n www.visioneng.com
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