Benchtop Metrology System, Sub-Micron Measurements

A dimensional measurement system specifically for medical device manufacturers - SmartScope Specialist 300 - is a benchtop metrology system that offers sub-micron-level measurements within an X-Y-Z travel of 300mm x 300mm x 250mm (12" x 12" x 10") travel to accommodate a wide range of dimensions in a single setup. SmartScope Specialist verifies critical dimensions of a wide range of medical parts - orthopedic implants such as intervertebral disc spacers and artificial discs; the stem, ball and cup of prosthetic ball joints; tibial and femoral knee implants; tibial and talar ankle implants; syringe components; and fluid flow components. SmartScope is capable of accommodating prosthetics, parts that go into higher level assemblies, electronics, injection molded parts, and machined materials. Individual parts and fixtures of numerous parts can be measured interactively or automatically, making SmartScope Specialist equally useful for product development and manufacturing process control.

SmartScope Specialist shares many OGP technological innovations. The system features a mechanical design with machined-in axial straightness and perpendicularity, and a twin-Z elevating bridge for structural integrity. With its completely telecentric TeleStar motorized zoom optics, high-resolution grayscale camera, narrow-band green LED surface and profile illumination, and industry-leading image processing, SmartScope Specialist 300 excels at non-contact, high-speed video metrology. An optional laser pointer facilitates feature location to speed video measurements.

Specialist 300 is a versatile multisensor system. Knees and hips can bemounted on the MTR rotary indexer to maneuver them into an optimum position for measurement with the SP25 continuous contact scanning probe - a rare capability for a benchtop metrology system. There is also a Specialist configured for ENT applications. Its Feather Probe, with ~1mm stylus, can be deployed to probe miniature orifices and slots too small for traditional probes - accessing tiny features on the most delicate micro-manufactured parts, such as middle ear prostheses. There are SmartScope Specialist configurations for most medical devices.

SmartScope Specialist 300 includes OGP's MeasureMind 3D MultiSensor metrology software, which provides integrated multi-sensor control and functionality. MeasureMind software is multi-dimensional, acquiring and analyzing data from multiple sensors anywhere within the system's measurement volume. Specialist also includes robust SmartFeature software that supports essential 21 CFR Part 11 regulatory requirements. Available SmartFit 3D fitting software includes extensive tools for comparing measurements to CAD files.

SmartScope Specialist 300 is a highly-capable measurement system designed for quality control of today's diverse range of manufactured medical devices.