The Mantis advantage delivers six key benefits:

• Unique large high quality optical stereo image - See the finest detail in a large, high resolution, high contrast optical stereo image. Whether you are viewing your subject in the eyepiece-less viewer or a separate monitor, Mantis delivers the superior image quality you need to perform your inspection tasks accurately and quickly.
• Ergonomic design for user comfort and productivity - Ergonomically designed Mantis enables relaxed, stress-free viewing and manipulation of your component or sample, improving posture whilst reducing back and neck strain. Additionally, the eyepiece-less design reduces eye activity, and thus eye strain. ‘No touch’ viewing means systems can be operated by multiple colleagues without the risk of cross-contamination.
• 5 different ways to illuminate your subject - 5 separate illumination methods enable superior control of your subject lighting for optimal inspection of a wide range of different materials. Control and eliminate shadows from your image.
• Suitable for a wide range of applications - Long working distance and excellent depth perception makes Mantis perfect for multiple applications including; electronics, medical device manufacture, precision engineering, life science, and many more.
• Mantis PIXO – Digital imaging for collaboration, traceability and training - PIXO combines optical and digital technologies, providing perfect synergy between the optical stereo view and a high resolution camera. Capture, review and share detailed images for traceability, collaboration and training. Add text, shapes, arrows or digital overlays. Compare live images with targets, measures or pre-set guides.
• Versatility - Whatever you need to magnify or work on, Mantis is THE stereo microscope to use. Manipulate your subject easily with long working distance, accurate 3D view, and quick magnification change. A choice of 3 models ensures you get the functionality you need to complete your tasks, with maximum accuracy, efficiency and comfort.

Eyepiece-less design

The eyepiece-less technology of Mantis projects a large, high quality optical stereo image directly into the user’s eyes.

This make the image much easier and more comfortable to view compared with traditional microscopes.

The unique image quality presented by Mantis is a result of bespoke lenses and optics, tailored to each system.

The clarity of the 3D image supports enhanced hand-eye coordination, making subject manipulation with tools more accurate, faster and more efficient.

Custom Optics

To ensure the highest image quality for the user, each lens is tailored to the Mantis system, combining finest optical quality glass and special coatings to give a high resolution, high contrast view.

For the most demanding subjects there is also a range of Super Long Working Distance (SLWD) objective lenses.

Postural comfort

Patented eyepiece-less technology delivers a large image at a position in which the operator sits upright to view. This is a major advantage over traditional microscope image viewing positions, and reduces strain on the operator’s back, neck, and shoulders, Additionally, because the image is comparatively large, the user’s head is not required to be in a fixed position, also improving working comfort.

Maximised eye comfort

The distance from the Mantis to the user’s eye allows access to ambient light, reducing iris activity when working.

Users can wear corrective or protective eye glasses with no loss of performance.

No eyepieces and simple controls which can be operated whilst wearing hand protection, supports ’no-touch’ viewing. The separation from the system to the user’s eye reduces the risk of cross contamination and eye infection.

Mantis can be shared between multiple operators more safely, reducing operator risk. Mantis can be used in otherwise inaccessible environments such as laminar flow cabinets.

Perfect stereo view every time

The simple inter pupillary distance (IPD) control ensures that every user has the perfect stereo view, every time. Simply rotate the control until the binocular image aligns with your eyes.

Dynamic 3D illumination

Mantis features two banks of LEDs which can be set for synchronised or independent operation. Controlling each bank independently gives you the option to add shadow detail, enhancing your 3D understanding of the subject. Additionally it helps prevent unwanted reflections, which can hide subject detail.

EPI illumination

Useful when inspecting component cavities and internal cylinder surfaces (e.g. thread inspection). The episcopic illuminator ensures that the cavity is fully lit by sending light along the same path that the Mantis viewer sees it. If the viewer can see it, it is illuminated, improving inspection capability

Contrast enhancing lighting

For more challenging subjects such as plastics, glass, biological samples and other transparent or translucent materials, Mantis offers contrast enhancing lighting via its optional adjustable contrast enhancing base. Adjust shutter, angle of illumination and intensity for greater light control, highlighting edges and key details within the subject.

Electronics

Improved hand-eye coordination and lower operator fatigue makes tasks such as soldering, PCB inspection and rework easy, especially for extended periods.

Medical

Bright imaging and ease of use makes Mantis a great choice for the inspection of stents, catheters and other medical products.

Plastics and rubber

Mantis makes the quality control of rubber seals and plastic components – and inspection and rework, such as the removal of flash and other injection moulding defects – easier and quicker.

UV Fluorescing Coatings and Dyes

Mantis is ideal for working with UV fluorescing subjects. Coatings, dyes, masking and other subjects can be viewed with white light or excited with UV illumination to fluoresce and viewed easily by the user.