Measurement & Inspection
• What is the anticipated volume of measurements? Will R&D researchers be using the device, or is to be used in controlling manufacturing processes on the shop fl oor? A hand-held device may be good for one, while
an automated, “lights-out” system is the only solution for the other.
Cius said that biomedical parts that are now measured with Mitutoyo vision measuring systems include orthodontics, angioplasty inserts, stents, hearing aids, and GI bag-clamps. Most of the time with medical applications, research leads to the selection of a vision measuring sys- tem, often Mitutoyo’s Quick Vision vision- based systems. The wide range of op- tions and variety of sensors now available for the Mitutoyo Quick Vision means a solution can be found for most any part, from simple to complicated. Sensors outfi tted on the Quick Vision foundation besides the 2D camera include touch probes, structured light interpretation, lasers, and a new chromatic sensor.
Vision Systems Popular with Device Makers
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Another supplier of multiple metrol- ogy systems is Carl Zeiss Industrial Metrology (Brighton, MI). “Zeiss is one of the few one-stop shops for your medical inspection needs,” said Kevin Legacy, business manager for Metrology Services for Zeiss. He points to three measuring machines suitable for medi- cal implants: the Metrotom, O-Inspect, and Micura. Companies using more than one device can benefi t from the fact that Zeiss’ Calypso software drives each. “A module of Calypso called Master Control Center provides tools to manage two important FDA criteria,” he said. The fi rst is revision control of CMM inspection programs. The second is compliance to CFR Part 11, which covers the trustworthiness of electronic records and signatures.
For measuring inside parts nonde-
structively, or for parts that are fl exible or transparent, Legacy recommends the Metrotom Computed Tomography CMM.
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