Nikon ModelMaker MMDx100 Handheld Laser Scanner
The ModelMaker MMDx100 is a digital handheld laser line scanner from Nikon Metrology formerly Metris that mounts on an articulated measuring arm to capture precise 3D point clouds of physical parts. The ModelMaker MMDx100 has a 100 mm laser stripe and it is the all around model in the MMDx range, which comes in 50, 100, and 200 mm widths. It is designed for 3D inspection reverse engineering, and digitizing work combining non contact scanning with the arm tactile probing in one portable system.
Key Features
- 100 mm laser stripe: a balanced width for general purpose scanning between the high detail 50 mm and the high coverage 200 mm models
- Digital camera technology: a modern all digital scanner head for clean consistent data
- Enhanced Sensor Performance (ESP3): dynamically adapts laser intensity point by point so it can scan materials and surfaces of varying color and finish including abrupt surface transitions without user adjustment
- Reflective surfaces: the combination of ESP3 and a latest generation reflection filter lets highly reflective objects be scanned without spraying them first
- Handles nearly any material: automatic selection of optimal laser stripe settings means little operator tuning
- Ergonomic scanner geometry: a tilted laser plane and camera for comfortable handling
- Fits many articulated arms: compatible with Nikon Metrology MCAx arms as well as most leading third party arms, including Faro and Romer/CimCore
- Quick switching between scanning and probing: the scanner mounting on MCAx arms allows immediate changeover between touch probe and laser scanner
- Software support: works with Nikon’s Focus software and through the Nikon Metrology API in many third party inspection and reverse engineering packages
- Part of a wider system: the MMDx technology is also used in Nikon K-Scan optical CMM system for larger parts
Typical Applications
- 3D inspection and comparison to CAD
- Reverse engineering and digitizing
- Quality control of castings, molds, and sheet metal parts
- Automotive, aerospace, and tooling inspection
- Rapid prototyping and product development
- Digitizing parts with mixed or reflective surfaces
Why Choose It
The nikon modelmaker mmcx gives you fast detailed non contact scanning that adapts to the surface you are scanning with less preparation and fewer rescans. Combined with an articulated arm it provides both laser and tactile measurement in a single portable setup.
