The MILT, a hand-held instrument used to scan space shuttle tiles to detect and measure the amount of any damage, encompasses a high speed three-dimensional laser scanner with real time processing.
The MILT unit wirelessly transmits flaw dimensions and location information to a laptop computer, enabling the operator to easily take measurements up to several meters away, unencumbered by cables. Several MILT instruments are currently in use at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, where they provide accurate and reliable tile flaw information for the space shuttle maintenance crews.
In addition, MILT technology has been adapted for use in other NASA programs, including the Crew Exploration Vehicle (CEV), the Stardust Sample Return Capsule Program, and the Mars and Lunar Rover Programs.
"Quickparts is very excited to be part of the process that creates award winning custom parts for our friends at NASA. The MILT scanner is an excellent example of a team that believes in bringing technology and innovation together for the purpose of helping mankind," said Ron Hollis, CEO and President, Quickparts.
About Quickparts
Quickparts provides custom manufacturing services for engineers and designers who want to create plastic and metal parts from 3D CAD (computer-aided design) models. Using patented QuickQuote technology, Quickparts is able to provide product designers with an 'instant online quote' for the manufacturing of their custom parts from prototype to production.
Quickparts custom manufacturing services include: Rapid Prototypes (SLA, SLS, FDM, PolyJet), Cast Urethanes, Injection Mold Tooling and Parts, Sheet Metal Parts, CNC Machined Parts, and Plaster and Metal Casting.
For more information about Quickparts, visit www.quickparts.com or call 770.901.3200.
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