2. Newton Labs Established in Cambridge, Massachusetts in 1990 as an offshoot of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (M.I.T.); moved to Seattle in 1995 Specializes in machine vision including line laser scanning, optical automation and robotics with an emphasis on Automation…“Machines that can See and Make Decisions” Many of Newton’s projects are the first-of-their-kind in the world Newton internally manufactures all scanning, machine vision and robotics software and hardware, including controllers, cameras, lighting, electronics, machine control and mechanics. The first Newton Underwater Laser Scanner was the NM200UW developed in partnership with Exelon, a major U.S. nuclear utility; specifically designed to operate underwater in-vessel in either PWR or BWR nuclear plants. 2
3. Some comparisons with air scanning: Limited Range-for practical purposes 10 Feet (3 Meters) Very high resolutions can be produced Water clarity is important The Scanner must be held still during the scan for accurate measurements-often more difficult underwater UNDER WATER LASER SCANNING 3
4. Underwater Laser Scanning 4 Measurement – From CAD Models Surface Scanning- Human Viewable High Resolution pictures matched to the scan Crack Detection and Measurement
5. Underwater Laser Scanning 5 Feature Identification and Measurement Complete CAD models- With multiple scans
6. Underwater laser scanning Generally has the same constraints as in air scanning Newton Scanners produce higher resolutions than most in-air scanners 6
7. Models: Functional from 6 Inches (150mm) to 10 Feet (3 Meters) Depths to 6,000 Ft (2000 Meters) Resolutions to less than .001 (0.025mm) Internal Pipe Scanning Internal Tank Scanning Models specifically designed for use in nuclear facilities-both from allowed materials and ease of decontamination NEWTON PRODUCES VARIOUS MODELS OF UNDERWATER LASER SCANNERS 7
8. Newton Underwater Laser Scanners Uses Line Laser technology coupled with a very high resolution camera 8
9. Newton Underwater Laser Scanners All models fully sealed-no moving parts exposed to the water All models produce high-resolution human viewable pictures along with the scan for ease of set-up, alignment and human analysis of the scanned object All cables and connectors rated to 6,000 PSI Minimum size for rated capabilities Designed for many mounting methods Robots Poles ROVs Arms Communication between the head and controller via GigEthernet All Head power supplied through the cable from the controller-no other connection to the head required Machined Photogrammetry targets on the outer surface 9
10. M300UW Underwater Laser Scanner Operate with an effective scanning distance of between 1.5 feet (0.46 m) and 10 feet (3 m) from the target surface Able to scan an area 9 feet by 7 feet(2.80 m by 2.08 m) with an accuracy of +/-1.0 mils (0.025mm). Waterproof to a depth of 320 ft. (100 m) In addition point cloud data output, there is a human-readable video interface on the console which displays the scanned area in real time Size:........................................Height: 14.5 in. (368.3 mm) Width: 5.25 in. (133.35 mm) Length: 5.9 in. (149.86 mm) Weight (in Air).........................20 lbs. (9.1 k) Weight (in Water)...................13 lbs. (5.89 k) (plus cable weight) Head Material..........................Case: Hard Anodized Aluminum Lenses:...................................Fused Silica Fittings & Retainers:...............300 Series Stainless Steel 10
12. M200UW Underwater Laser Scanner Operates from a distance of 6 inches to 3 Ft (150mm to 900mm) Scans an underwater area 3 ft. x 3 ft. x 3 ft. (0.914 m x 0.914 m x 0.914 m) to an accuracy of 0.5 – 0.7 mils Waterproof to a depth of 320 ft. (100 m) Size…………………………..Height: 4.0 in. (101 mm) Width: 4.60 in. (117 mm) Length: 9.13 in. (232 mm) Weight (in Air).........................8 lbs. (3.6 k) Weight (in Water)...................2 lbs. (1 k) (plus cable weight) Head Material..........................Case: Hard Anodized Aluminum Lenses:...................................Fused Silica Fittings & Retainers:...............300 Series Stainless Steel 12
14. NM200UW Nuclear Underwater Laser Scanner Specifically designed to operate underwater, in-vessel, within either PWR or BWR power plants. Developed in partnership with a major U.S. nuclear utility Designed and built to be radiation resistant and has performed well in the presence of Gamma radiation levels of 5kR, with no loss of effectiveness Scans an underwater area 3 ft. x 3 ft. x 3 ft. (0.914 m x 0.914 m x 0.914 m) to an accuracy of 0.5 – 0.7 mils Size…………………………..Height: 4.0 in. (101 mm) Width: 4.60 in. (117 mm) Length: 9.13 in. (232 mm) Weight (in Air).........................8 lbs. (3.6 k) Weight (in Water)...................2 lbs. (1 k) (plus cable weight) Head Material..........................Case: Hard Anodized Aluminum Lenses:...................................Fused Silica Fittings & Retainers:...............300 Series Stainless Steel 14
16. Control Console for the Newton Underwater Scanners Each of the three systems include a control unit, a scanner head, cable and comes loaded with Newton Labs Laser Scanning Software System components are secured in two, airline-transportable luggage cases. Specify Cable lengths – Up to 320Ft (110Meters) available 16
17. Surveyor Surface measuring RobotEquipped withLaser Scanning Wet or Dry Surface Measuring Robot Available in models with magnetic attachment for ferrite surfaces and with suction attachment for all other wet surfaces such as concrete, SS or aluminum Models both tethered or battery operated without tether 17
20. M100IP and NM100IP Internal Pipe Scanners Internal Pipe Scanners are mounted on robot transporters and come in two models: Precision Rotary scanner head – Designed for mounting on a precision robot Static scanner head – Designed for mounting on less than precision Crawlers etc. Both models 8.0” long and 4’ in diameter The NM100IP model is specifically designed for the nuclear plant environment Static Head Rotary Head 20
21. Future Models Newton is continually expanding the range of devises utilizing the Newton Underwater Laser Scanning Technology Contact Newton for any applications that are not currently represented in the product line. 21
