Vision Engineering Mantis
Mantis
The Mantis inspection stereo microscope is used in FAI (First Article Inspection), which is a requirement to ensure that the first product produced is 100% correct. In our industry, we need to ensure that the first off from the SMT assembly line is perfect before running the rest of the batch.
Mantis is an award-winning ergonomic stereo microscope which offers exceptional operator comfort and superb 3D imaging. No awkward eyepieces means a stress-free viewing experience, see more and do more than is possible with conventional binocular microscopes.
See every detail, even with demanding subjects
See the finest detail in a large, high resolution, high contrast, optical stereo image.
Whether you are viewing your subject in the eyepiece-less viewer or a separate monitor, Mantis stereo microscope delivers the superior image quality you need to perform your inspection tasks accurately and quickly.
Work better for longer
Mantis’ superior microscope ergonomics allows higher levels of concentration and lowers fatigue to give you better performance. It enables relaxed, stress-free viewing and the eyepiece-less design reduces eye activity, and thus eye strain.
Manipulate your subject easily with long working distance, accurate 3D view, and quick magnification change.
THE stereo microscope for image quality
Mantis stereo microscopes deliver an unrivalled high quality 3D image, rich in detail and contrast, perfect for 3D observations and manipulation of a wide range of subjects.
Eyepiece-less design
Mantis eyepiece-less technology projects a large high quality 3D image directly to your eye, making it easier to see and more comfortable to view than a binocular stereo microscopes.
The clarity of the 3D image supports enhanced hand-eye coordination, making subject manipulation with tools more accurate, faster and more efficient.
You can even wear corrective or protective eyewear without loss in performance.
Dynamic View Optics (DVO)
Mantis’ unique Dynamic View Optics enables a stereo view, which changes as you move your head. See the sides of a subject as well as the top to gain a greater level of information and understanding.
High performance digital imaging
Use Mantis PIXO’s integrated high quality microscope camera to share your image to a screen. Capture, review, analyse and share high quality images, including annotations, in real time, to improve reporting and communication.
Maximise working effectiveness by adding digital overlays to compare live images with targets, measures or pre-set guides.
Range of optical lens
To ensure you get the highest image quality, each dedicated lens combines the finest optical quality glass and special coatings to give a high resolution, high contrast view. For the most demanding subjects there are is a range of Super Long Working Distance (SLWD) objective lenses.
Maximum eye comfort
Mantis extended pupil eyepiece-less technology increases your eye comfort. The distance from Mantis to the eye, allows access to ambient light, reducing iris activity when working. Common focus distance reduces refocusing effort while working with the system.
You can wear corrective or protective eye glasses with no loss of performance.
Greater separation from the system to your eye reduces the risk of cross contamination and eye infection, so Mantis microscopes can be shared between multiple operators more safely, reducing operator risk.
Postural comfort
Mantis’ extended pupil eyepiece-less technology increases your postural comfort by projecting the image into the eye at a comfortable viewing angle with a neutral neck position. Your head is not required to be in a tightly fixed position, so you have a more natural ability to move while working. There is no need to lean uncomfortably over constraining eyepieces.
Hand-eye coordination
The distinctive stereo view of Mantis gives you both a direct view of the subject and allows peripheral vision. This enhanced view helps you to understand the shape and form of the subject, and also the position of the tools you are using to work on the sample.
Sample manipulation using tools can be carried out with higher levels of accuracy and confidence.
Ease of Use
Mantis has few, simple to operate controls to ensure that every user quickly and effectively becomes confident with the instrument. Rotating the multi-view turret allows three different magnifications of your subject with a simple operation without changing view.
