(NVision Inc: Coppell, TX) -- NVision’s handheld laser scanner is being used by Lockheed Martin engineers at its Missiles and Fire Control division to ensure that the fit of accessories to aircraft exteriors and interiors is positioned perfectly the first time.

The NVision handheld scanner is a powerful portable scanning device capable of capturing 3-D geometry. It is attached to a mechanical arm that moves about the object, freeing the user to capture data rapidly and with a high degree of resolution.

The scanner has helped Lockheed Martin engineers accurately measure millions of points by simply moving it over an aircraft’s surface, enabling perfect fits on first-prototype iterations.

“The handheld laser scanner is a perfect fit for this application because its ability to move freely around a part makes it possible to reverse engineer virtually any size or shape of part,” says Steve Kersen, president of NVision. “An optional tripod provides complete portability in the field. Intuitive software allows full model editing, polygon reduction, and data output to all standard 3-D packages.”

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