VISION ENGINEERING LIMITED
About us
Vision Engineering are world leaders in ergonomic microscopy, digital 3D visualisation and metrology solutions.
Our pioneering eyepiece-less stereo microscopes, digital 3D inspection systems and metrology systems enable our customers globally to improve quality, efficiency and productivity.
Come to stand G240 to experience our exciting new products, which will aid your inspection and measurement productivity, from a price you would not expect.
Experience the latest optical and digital stereo technologies including Mantis and Deep Reality Viewer (DRV) which are supporting collaborative working practices in new product development, quality inspection, reporting, training, and traceability compliance.
Recently launched in its 3rd generation, Mantis is in use in tens of thousands of R&D, manufacturing and analytical sites around the world. Mantis 3rd Gen incorporates the latest developments in optics, digital cameras and fully adjustable LED lighting, to keep Mantis at the forefront of stereo imaging.
Mantis is designed for precision engineering, electronic engineering, medical device manufacture, and a wide range of other applications that require high-quality images and superior ergonomics. It features a unique, patented, eyepiece-less design that delivers a large, high-quality optical stereo image directly into the user’s eyes, making it more comfortable and easier to view than traditional microscopes.
Manipulative, rework and restoration tasks need stereo images, to allow easy hand to eye coordination and depth perception. Mantis 3rd Gen combines stereo optical images, with high resolution camera options for manipulation and recording.
Mantis 3rd Gen features long working distance and excellent depth perception, now with a choice of 3 magnifications, making it ideal for a wide range of applications. It also now comes as standard with five different ways to illuminate your subject, giving you the flexibility to adjust the lighting to get the perfect image for your needs.
Mantis PIXO combines optical and digital technologies, providing perfect synergy between the optical stereo view and a high resolution camera. Capture, review and share detailed images for traceability, collaboration and training. Add text shapes arrows or digital overlays. Compare live images with targets, measures or pre-set guides.
For more information about why Mantis is THE stereo microscope trusted by thousands of customers globally to deliver excellent high quality images for a wide range of applications in an easy to use ergonomic package, visit https://www.visioneng.com/mantis
Also on stand G240 you can experience Vision Engineering’s breakthrough digital stereo technology, Deep Reality Viewer (DRV) which enables real time stereo digital collaboration across teams and supply chains in a completely new way. No special glasses nor headsets are needed to view the stereo HD image.
3D HD images can be shared across networks to other DRV systems in real time, for simultaneous remote viewing. Now your colleagues can view anything from sensitive subjects in strictly controlled environments through to newly made prototypes created remotely, without ever leaving the office. It is easy to record/recall archived 3D images and video.
Ideal for inspection and manufacturing applications, the award-winning DRV-Z1 combines the capabilities of an optical stereo microscope with digital measuring technology, in a single unique system.
Magnifications of between 6.1x – 93x (additional 2x digital) with zoom capabilities are possible, and accurate on-screen measuring can be achieved with our powerful dimensioning software, such as ViPlus and DimensionOne.
To experience Vision Engineering’s next generation magnification, imaging and collaboration solutions, simply come to stand G240, and talk to one of our friendly team about your current challenges – please bring your own samples/components to examine.
See what you’ve been missing – visit Vision Engineering at stand G240.
Products & services
Mantis 3rd Gen
Recently launched in its 3rd generation, Mantis is in use in tens of thousands of R&D, manufacturing and analytical sites around the world. Mantis 3rd Gen incorporates the latest developments in optics, digital cameras and fully adjustable LED lighting, to keep Mantis at the forefront of stereo imaging. Mantis 3rd Gen features long working distance and excellent depth perception, now with a choice of 3 magnifications, making it ideal for a wide range of applications. It also now comes as standard with five different ways to illuminate your subject, giving you the flexibility to adjust the lighting to get the perfect image for your needs. Mantis PIXO combines optical and digital technologies, providing perfect synergy between the optical stereo view and a high resolution camera. Capture, review and share detailed images for traceability, collaboration and training. Add text shapes arrows or digital overlays. Compare live images with targets, measures or pre-set guides. For more information about why Mantis is THE stereo microscope trusted by thousands of customers globally to deliver excellent high quality images for a wide range of applications in an easy to use ergonomic package, visit stand N180 at the show, or online at https://www.visioneng.com/mantis
Evo CAM II
Capable. Powerful. Adaptable. EVO Cam II is a powerful, versatile, yet easy-to-use, high definition digital microscope. Flexible configuration options deliver excellent image quality and optical magnification up to 725x; digital zoom takes you even further. A wide range of precision objectives and wide-field lenses let you choose a configuration that’s an exact match for your unique and individual needs. It’s everything that you would expect from a Vision Engineering microscope. Consistency and versatility Consistent quality inspections across multiple units, multiple users and multiple sites, is easily achievable through a range of tools and by sharing of settings between units. Even in a constantly changing business environment, EVO Cam II adapts to new roles with push button simplicity, delivering capabilities and predictable results whatever the task. Exceptional Images A 30:1 optical zoom range, delivering optical magnification up to 725x, lets you see the detail you need to really understand the subject. Use the digital zoom to increase this to an impressive 9000x maximum magnification. Full HD video brings out every detail, and manual and automatic focusing gives you ultra-sharp images every time. Even large subjects which would defeat lesser microscopes are brought into complete top-to-bottom focus thanks to EVO Cam II’s focus stacking capability. Maximum convenience EVO Cam II is built for convenience. A large field of view and long working distance. For example, a large field of view and long working distance lets you examine a wide range of subjects. Ten pre-sets make it easy to share between users across different applications, and a supervisor-setting lock lets you stay in control. Easy image capture Capture high resolution images at the touch of a button either direct to a USB memory stick, via wireless or direct to a PC. Simple capture and share options aid collaboration, reporting and training.
Lynx EVO
Work better, for longer The Queen's Award winning Lynx EVO stereo zoom microscope is designed to increase productivity through superior ergonomics. Whatever your challenge – inspection, production, reworking, or anything else requiring magnification – 3D depth perception and bright, high resolution, high contrast images lets you work comfortably and with greater concentration. Magnifications from 2.7x to 240x make it ideal for a wide range of applications. Greater efficiency Providing enhanced hand-to-eye coordination, more working space for tools and better peripheral vision for easy interaction with the your working environment, Lynx EVO transforms the way you work. And with no eyepieces to adjust, it’s easy to share between multiple users, increasing productivity and ensuring maximum return on your investment. Dynascope technology for superior imaging Dynascope has redefined the science of microscopy, overcoming the physical limitations of conventional microscopes to help laboratories and workshops improve quality and productivity. At its heart there is a multi-lenticular disc which incorporates more than 3.5 million individual lenses or ‘lenticules’, each just a few microns in diameter. The disk spins at high speed to merge the individual optical paths into a high‐clarity, high contrast image. Exceptional ease of use Lynx EVO is extremely easy to use. There are no eyepieces to set up for different users, and focusing and illumination is controlled with simple dials. Dual iris control is managed with a single slide mechanism. Health and productivity The award-winning Lynx EVO delivers substantial benefits over traditional binocular microscopes, including the ability to wear prescription or safety glasses, superior imaging with less eyestrain, freedom of head movement, better posture, and dramatically improved operator comfort even during longer sessions. It all adds up to greater productivity, faster throughput, improved hand-eye co-ordination and fewer errors.
LVC 200
LVC 200 is part of Vision Engineering's LVC range of fully automated 3-axis measurement systems. Extraordinarily capable, but surprisingly easy to use, LVC measuring systems have the power and versatility to meet the needs of demanding manufacturing environments. Ideal for measuring large components or batches of small components with a measurement range of up to 400mm x 300mm x 200mm. Rapid, cost-efficient measurements A motorised measuring stage and zoom lens work together to automate the movement of the system, reducing measurement time and operator discomfort. Not only that, but the multi-position motorised zoom lens enables rapid magnification changes to be part of measurement programs. Thanks to its rich suite of functionality and incredible value, the LVC-Series is the ideal measurement solution for a wide range of applications including precision engineering, casting, plastic moulding, electronics and medical devices manufacture. Contact measurement for complex parts Optional touch probes make it easy to measure complex features and 3D forms. Probe module changing rack for storing and automatically changing multiple probe modules. Large and multiple small components. A large stage makes the LVC200 ideal for measuring large components, but it can also be used to speed up the measurement of multiple smaller components by using the palletising feature. Load the small components onto the stage and measure them in one program, saving time. Intuitive metrology software Intuitive and user-friendly M-Series software for advanced functionality and comprehensive reporting capabilities is included. Highlights include feature measurements and constructions with geometric tolerancing, programmable illumination, DXF import/export and digital overlays, advanced edge detection, simple SPC and direct data transfer to Excel. Also stitching and pallet programs, a multi-feature finder tool, thread measurement option and formula results via calculation feature.
Swift PRO Series
Swift PRO Series Powerful yet easy-to-use measurement systems, combining video and optical measurement technologies in a robust, compact, and versatile design. - Easy to use with minimal training - Fast and accurate measurements - Ergonomic optical measurement and video edge detection Swift PRO takes the work out of measuring precision-engineered components and reporting the results. With advanced functionality and the benefits of both video and optical measurement technologies, its exceptional ease of use and industry-standard outputs make it a great choice for all manufacturing environments. Because Swift PRO measuring microscopes are so easy to use, they can be operated by anyone from shift workers to advanced users, with minimal training. The exceptional ease of use brings you fast, accurate measurements and a greater return on your investment. The 6.5x zoom lens of Swift PRO Edge enables quick and precise magnification adjustments without the need to change lenses. Swift PRO Duo combines two measuring microscopes in a single, robust device, saving space and money. Use video measuring for bulk and routine work, where the edges of features can be easily identified. For more challenging subjects, with very low contrast between the feature and the background, switch to optical measurement. Unique Dynascope eyepiece-less technology provides high contrast, microscope-resolution images for easy, accurate measuring. Cost efficient Intuitive metrology software The advanced functionality of Swift PRO includes our industry-leading M-series metrology software for quick, accurate part inspections, plus CAD-style part view display for easy inspection of the measured data, and more. Indexed optical zoom The 6.5x indexed optical zoom of Swift PRO Edge makes it easy for you to measure components of different shapes and sizes with precision, offering more flexibility for your measurement tasks.
NEW EVO Cam HALO 4K Digital Microscope
NEW EVO Cam HALO from Vision Engineering, a new 4K digital microscope that redefines the standard for clarity, precision and consistency in inspection and measurement tasks. Suitable for a wide range of inspection applications, EVO Cam HALO combines stunning 4K image quality with advanced, adaptive illumination, and new intelligent software, empowering users to capture the most challenging details with unparalleled accuracy. HALO’s key features include 4K resolution which reveals previously obscured details with remarkable clarity, ensuring nothing escapes the user’s view. A Super-Wide Dynamic Range ensures the user captures images with exceptional brightness and contrast, even in challenging lighting conditions. Additionally available with HALO comes a new enhanced Illumination package, including a quadrant light, panel light, and white/UV light, to optimise illumination for a variety of inspection needs. New Intelligent Hardware and Software automatically detects lenses and adjusts magnification settings, ensuring seamless workflow and accurate results. Real-time insights are available providing intuitive image capture, measurement, and analysis tools, enabling faster and more informed decision-making. Vision Engineering’s popular 360 Direct/Oblique Viewer also works with HALO, enabling users to inspect details from different angles, revealing hidden features that would otherwise be inaccessible. HALO is suitable for a wide range of applications, including Medical Devices Manufacture and testing especially in the practices of inspecting translucent tubes, electro-polished devices, and other medical components with enhanced clarity and accuracy. It is also effective at capturing fine details on small, reflective metal parts for precise inspection and quality control – perfect for Micro Mechanics.
DELTRON compact CMM measuring system
A robust CNC CMM with compact footprint for high levels of measurement accuracy. For those with limited shop floor space, Deltron is a robust and accurate CNC coordinate measuring machine, combined with compact footprint, but with substantial construction to ensure stability. This unique combination is only made possible by its delta mechanism incorporating carbon fibre rod construction, and well developed software control delivering high levels of measurement accuracy and repeatability. Deltron features fully sealed recirculating bearings, delivering four key benefits – no dirt ingress, no gearbox, no compressed air requirement and smooth, fast operation. Together these deliver exceptional accuracy, simplicity and reliability. Scale resolution of 0.1 μm and volumetric accuracy of (2.6+0.4L/100) μm combined with weight-saving carbon fibre arms deliver a high level of confidence in the measurement output – speed and accuracy you can rely on. Deltron’s delta mechanism, precision mechanical bearings and built-in temperature sensors provide the stability and accuracy required from a precision measuring system, even when the ambient temperature is not controlled. Deltron’s leading edge design combines a compact footprint with easy accessibility and surprisingly large measurement volume. As the system has no air bearings and both part and ambient temperatures are compensated, Deltron can be positioned exactly where it is needed. It is at home working alongside machine tools on the shop floor. Use it standalone, with material handling systems, or integrate into automated manufacturing lines for in-process measurement. Versatile Powerful interactive graphics window Automatic feature recognition Teach & repeat programming Run programmes from any point Engineering drawing GD&T Simple PASS/FAIL Free form curve inspection DXF data import/export STEP and IGES export No complex programming language Programming from CAD & Automation options
NEW! ProteQ VISO Digital 3D Inspection system
ProteQ VISO 3D Digital Stereo Microscope - See 3D subjects in all three dimensions - Share live 3D view, anywhere - Ergonomic design, comfortable working ProteQ VISO delivers the synergy of 3D stereo vision and digital imaging in one system. ProteQ VISO brings the advantages of stereo vision into a digital platform. Inspection benefits from natural depth perception and instant capture or sharing of findings. VISO gives teams the insight and confidence to guide intricate components through assembly, to detect flaws earlier in inspection and provide clearer feedback to suppliers and customers. 3D INSPECTION WITH CONFIDENCE ProteQ VISO is the 3D stereo inspection platform built for precision, compliance and collaboration. ProteQ VISO delivers a true 3D stereo image on an auto-stereo display, so depth and form are seen naturally without headsets or glasses. The 2 high-resolution stereo cameras capture detail in Full HD at 60 fps, while the 10:1 zoom enables smooth transitions from assemblies to fine features without losing context. Built for collaboration When inspection results need to be shared, VISO makes it simple for teams to see the same detail at the same time. Live streaming, picture-in-picture and headset-free sharing support rapid decisions and effective communication across departments, sites and supply chains. Live 3D streaming for instant feedback and approvals Picture-in-picture for two-way visual interaction Headset-free remote sharing without specialist equipment Multilingual interface for international teams Ideal for collaboration in contract manufacturing approvals, aerospace and defence supply chains, and design reviews across distributed teams.