Together with CogniTens patented stereo vision technology the two non-contact optical surface measurement technologies offer optimal shop floor performance alongside with optimal surface data quality.

Optigo RE is a portable, high-performance dimensional measurement platform used in engineering, production, and assembly processes on the shop floor. From die duplication and archiving, through part finger printing and carryover to various other reverse engineering activities Optigo delivers a high quality results which are compatible with downstream software products.

Optigo RE provides a 2 in 1 solution for precise shop floor metrology as well as multipurpose 3D modeling and reverse engineering. Optigo RE allows generating high quality STL and point cloud outputs with emphasis on surface smoothness, tight geometry tracking, crisp closed features, etc.
Optigo RE’s outputs can be easily exported to various reverse engineering, dimensional analysis and other engineering software products such as: Geomagic, Polyworks, Metrologic, Tebis, Rapidform, etc. 

Optigo is especially suited for quickly and accurately measuring existing parts and tools for

• Die duplication
• Part copy to exact
• Engineering / FEA analysis & simulation
• Digital archiving
• Finger printing modifications
• Carry over part / face lift
• Proactive maintenance  of dies

Existing Optigo 200 customers can upgrade to Optigo RE – for more information please contact us.

Optigo RE is a powerful technology module introduced to the Optigo system and can be activated in a push of a button for capturing 3D data optimized for various reverse engineering and detailed analysis applications. 

3D Modeling & Reverse Engineering Features

• Reconstructs a highly detailed 3D representation from the measurements for Reverse Engineering processes
• Offers adaptive point cloud spacing for improved geometrical tracing in curvature areas  
• Provides Improved surface data quality smoother and cleaner 3D surfaces
• Captures finer details & geometrical shapes on the target objects
• Integrates measured feature dimensions into the generated 3D model
• Integrated with the automated STL generation and various output interfaces
• Switching from Dimensional Measurement mode to RE mode by a click of a button

Dimensional Measurement Features

• Comprehensive surface deviation analysis from design intent
• Measures dimensions of common closed features (round holes, slots, and more)
• Measures dimensions of edge points (trim points, round edges, and hem points)
• Measures dimensions of multiple surface points
• Takes and analyzes cross sections measurements and deviations
• Measures dimensions between points and features on an object
• Measures and analyzes part-to-assembly behavior between measured objects

Flexibility & Reliability Features

• Easily used in different prototyping, engineering and production environments
• Withstands changing production floor conditions
• Measures and analyzes a variety of parts and assemblies
• Allows easy reach to various target objects and locations using different accessories
• Provides accurate measurement with high repeatability on large automotive parts and assemblies
• Correlates to CMM and production floor and complies to gauge R&R requirements
• Automatically generates measurement results – no need for post-measurement handling

The Optigo RE based solution offers many advantages. One of its key advantages is that CogniTens provides a complete dimensional measurement solution that includes the various components needed to maximize business return. Reaching meaningful dimensional measurement results faster while preserving the highest standards for accuracy and reliability is at the cornerstone of the Optigo based solution.

• Offers detailed and highly reliable 3D model from small to very large objects 
• Accelerates the processing speed for STL creation
• Generated STL / Point Cloud files are compact in size thanks to an adaptive mechanism
• Dramatically reduces manual work on the automatically generated STL
• Allows using larger field of view lenses with larger surface coverage
• Reduces actual measurement time

Other Optigo RE reported benefits include the following:

Simple & Easy to Use

• Optigo RE offers straightforward preparation of the measurement programs and guidelines.  
• Optigo RE can be easily used by shop floor operators and engineers.
• Optigo RE allows measuring certain parts in free form.
• Optigo RE provides easy to comprehend visual reflection of measurement results.

Shop Floor Proven

• Optigo RE offers robust design suitable for portable operation in engineering / mfg. environments.
• Optigo’s single shot technology makes it immune to various shop floor conditions.
• Optigo RE offers fast precision measurements and high throughput.  
• Optigo RE’s reliability, repeatability and reproducibility are highly correlated with CMMs.

Fast Turnaround to Meaningful Results

• Optigo RE provides comprehensive measurement of full surfaces, closed features as well as edge and surface points.
• Optigo RE provides powerful dimensional analysis capabilities during measurement and post measurement.
• Optigo RE automatically generates meaningful measurement results eliminating the need for point cloud processing.
• Optigo RE generates results in CoreView format as well as other standard outputs & supported formats.

Supports Decision Making & Critical Processes

• Optigo RE results offer comprehensive representation of actual dimensional attributes compared to CMM and checking fixtures measurements.
• Optigo RE’s measurement results support real time engineering decision making as well as accelerate quality iterations.

Scalable Solution

• The benefits of using Optigo RE can be enhanced by leveraging other CogniTens software products such as OptiPlan, Off-Line Measurement, CoreView Pro and the Dimensional Domain Server.
• Implementation of an Optigo RE based solution can be scaled-up to support multiple platforms and software users in numerous sites and facilities across the extended organization.