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Nikon’s MCT225 Brings CT Clarity to Tamron’s Lens Analysis

Makes it possible to check inside Tamron products to see previously undetected voids

Nikon’s MCT225 at Tamron headquarters; two units are currently in operation.

Nikon Metrology Inc.
Wed, 06/05/2024 - 12:01
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Nikon’s X-ray computed tomography (CT) technology has enabled digital camera lens heavyweight Tamron to gain unprecedented insights into the intricacies of its industry-leading components.

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Tamron faced challenges in accurately analyzing the deformation of plastic molded lens components. Nikon’s MCT225 system solved this by enabling the company to create 3D models from CT scans that can be directly compared to CAD models and analysis results using VGSTUDIO MAX software.

This brought in a wave of benefits, eliminated the need for aligning multiple measurement points, and enabled the observation of fiber orientation in Tamron’s fiber-reinforced plastics, a crucial development that improved analysis accuracy.


CT image of an interchangeable lens produced by Tamron. Even after completion, the interior can be evaluated without contact.

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