UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD · Awarded contract

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Supply of High-Resolution 3D Microscope to University of Sheffield for AMRC Research

Awarded 28 Mar 2024

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Awarded28 Mar 2024

Value£291,029.20

SupplierOptimax Imaging Inspection & Measurement Ltd

AgencyUNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

RegionYorkshire and The Humber

CategoryResearch & Development

Ended 2y 7mo ago1d term

Awarded 28 Mar 2024Expired 29 Mar 2024

About

The University of Sheffield awarded a contract to Optimax Imaging Inspection & Measurement Ltd for the supply of a high-resolution, high-positional-accuracy 3D microscope to support component quality inspection at the AMRC.

The equipment will be used for manufacturing defect detection, including non-contact scans for geometry profile, metallic burring, CFRP delamination, and uncut fibres, with automated scanning, easy configuration changes, and variable light settings for rapid inspection of multiple non-connected regions per workpiece.

The system will handle geometries within a working area of 200 x 200 mm, with scans up to 300 x 300 mm desired, and will also be used for cutting tool scanning to analyze tool wear, requiring the ability to grip and rotate cutting tools.

The contract value was £291,029.2.

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