OptiNum
Noomeo\'s OptiNum is one of a new breed of devices to hit the market. It\'s different to other handheld laser scanners insofar as it doesn\'t require the user to place laser targets on the item to be scanned. It is this ease of use that makes it such an attractive proposition for engineers and designers alike.
The scanner is suitable for a wide range of industries, including general reverse engineering and modelling, the mechanical, medical and prosthetics sectors, and even for simple digital archiving of components.
The OptiNum is not a laser scanner, per se. Instead it uses digital image processing technology, a combination of white light and video from its high-definition CCD cameras, to generate its point cloud data.
One of the major strengths of the OptiNum is that it is a lightweight device. At 2kg, it\'s lighter than most laptops, making it easy to transport and manoeuvre. It is powered by an in-built battery and connected to a laptop via a USB connection during operation.
The real beauty of the OptiNum is that it is so quick to get up and running. There is no need for the traditional dots, targets or other means of spatial positioning - everything is done automatically without the end user having to waste time preparing the model. It uses complex algorithms to position itself in relation to the object and the recommended volume for scanned objects is from 10cm3 to 1m3. The device\'s flexibility means it can be used to scan inside larger parts such as aircraft wings, between complex pipeworks, or at the top of high structures.
The scanner comes with NumiSoft acquisition software which enables clean up of the point cloud, automatic meshing and export to ASCII, XYZ, DXF, and STL formats.