Description
Position stereo optics across wide automotive circuit boards using the Vision Engineering Mantis ME-Uni Boom Microscope. Its dual-pipe horizontal extension bar glides smoothly across 415 mm of transverse travel, floating the eyepieceless viewing head over large electronic panels and tooling jigs. Anchored by an oversized 445 x 315 mm heavy steel base, the 18.5 kg frame eliminates the need for desk clamps or bench drilling, giving toolmakers and prototyping labs rock-solid stability during high-magnification inspections.
The optical head uses patented Dynascope spatial projection to display a large, floating 3D image across an open viewport, removing the restrictive eyecups that cause chronic neck stiffness and eye strain. A quick-turn dual-objective turret holds two lenses simultaneously, letting operators toggle between low-power layout scanning and high-magnification detail checks from 2x up to 20x (objectives sold separately). Surface illumination is handled by an integrated 24-point white LED ring light with a two-stage brightness toggle, powered by an external 100-240V AC desktop adapter.
Key Features of Vision Engineering Mantis ME-Uni Boom Microscope
An industrial eyepieceless 3D stereo microscope platform featuring a dual-pipe universal boom stand and quick-turn dual-objective turret. Combines 2x to 20x magnification capability with a 24-point LED ring light, 415 mm horizontal slide travel, and an 18.5 kg heavy-mass steel base.
- Dual-pipe horizontal slide extension bar provides 415 mm of smooth transverse travel
- Patented Dynascope optical projection screen delivers authentic 3D spatial viewing
- Eyepieceless architecture eliminates eye fatigue, neck strain, and cleanroom contact
- Quick-turn dual-objective turret accommodates two lenses for rapid magnification swaps
- Heavy-duty 445 x 315 mm steel base plate provides 18.5 kg of free-standing stability
- Integrated 24-point white LED ring light matrix provides shadowless surface illumination
- Supports modular 2x, 4x, 6x, 8x, 10x, 15x, and 20x objectives (available separately)
- Complete assembly powered via universal 100-240V AC external desktop power supply
Dynascope Spatial Viewing & Eyepieceless Ergonomics
Traditional stereo microscope tubes force technicians into a rigid, hunched posture that causes severe neck and shoulder strain after just an hour on the line. The Mantis Elite screen eliminates that constraint completely: operators can move their heads freely from side to side without losing the stereoscopic image. That freedom makes hand-eye coordination around micro-soldering tips and precision tweezers feel as natural as unmagnified bench work.
Dual-Pipe Universal Boom & Quick-Turn Turret
The twin-rail horizontal boom design stops the optical head from twisting or pitching off-axis when extended over wide circuit boards. Technicians can glide the head into position, make fine focal corrections via the coarse focus wheel, and lock it down firmly. The quick-turn nosepiece turret lets you switch from broad orientation to detailed solder bridge inspections in a fraction of a second without losing your optical center.
- Dual-rail boom design prevents optical head deflection across the entire 415 mm slide path
- Eyepieceless viewing screen relieves chronic back and neck fatigue during long shifts
- Integrated 24-point LED ring light provides even, shadowless illumination across parts
Vision Engineering One-Year System Warranty
Vision Engineering backs the Mantis Elite ME-Uni with a comprehensive one-year factory warranty covering optical screen alignment, internal mirror paths, and boom stand carrier hardware. The complete package contains the Mantis Elite optical head, universal boom stand chassis base, horizontal double-pipe extension bar, universal power supply block, and user manual.
Vision Engineering Mantis Elite Universal ME-Uni Eyepieceless Stereo Zoom Microscope Head Universal Boom Stand Incident LED Illumination Dual Objective Turret 2x-20x Capability Without Objectives Specs
| Brand | Vision Engineering |
| Full Model Code / SKU | Mantis Elite ME-Uni |
| Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
| Microscope Type | Ergonomic Eyepieceless 3D Optical Stereo Microscope Mounted on a Heavy Cast Dual-Trace Universal Boom Stand |
| Optical System Type | Patented Dynascope Spatial Optical Projection Architecture providing high-depth three-dimensional tracking fields |
| Observation Tube Type | Eyepieceless ergonomic high-comfort visual viewport head displaying a large spatial 3D optical field disk image |
| Tube Inclination & Rotation | Fixed forward ergonomic optical viewing orientation optimizing neutral neck posture during extended inspection runs |
| Eyepiece / Field of Number | None (Replaced by spatial floating eye pupil viewing disks removing the need for restrictive traditional eyecups) |
| Nosepiece Design | Quick-turn manual dual-objective turret assembly for rapid magnification transitions during active workflows |
| Objectives Classification | Precision Precision Optical Objectives with anti-reflective multicoat layers (Objectives sold separately) |
| Objectives Magnification Breakdown | Accepts interchangeable fixed optical lenses spanning a selection range from 2x up to 20x magnification scales |
| Total Magnification Range | System configuration supports an optical inspection ceiling scaling from 2x up to 20x based on objective choice |
| Focusing Type & Graduation | Smooth coarse focus mechanism wheel block acting directly on the universal stand arm mount connector |
| Stage Dimensions & Surface Coating | Oversized weighted stabilization base measuring 445 x 315 mm with a high-mass industrial steel layout footprint |
| Stage Travel Range & Controls | Dual-track horizontal extension slider tracking spanning a maximum transverse travel distance of exactly 415 mm |
| Condenser Type & Numerical Aperture | None |
| Illumination Transmitted Type | None |
| Illumination Epi-EPI/Reflected | Integrated high-intensity 24-point white LED ring light matrix providing shadow-free surface illumination fields |
| Light Intensity Management | Two-stage electronic toggle switch managing active surface brightness balance tracking curves |
| Camera Port / C-Mount Adapter Split | None (Pure spatial optical display layout without native direct digital image capture routing) |
| Contrast Methods Capability | High-comfort spatial 3D stereomicroscopy, macroscopic defect tracking, wide-field surface layer auditing |
| Power Supply & Voltage Input | External switching desktop power brick module accepting 100-240V AC electrical inputs |
| Physical Dimensions & Net Weight | Base width 315 mm, depth 445 mm, vertical pillar shaft height 415 mm, total system assembly mass exactly 18.5 kg |
| Standard Package Accessories Included | Mantis Elite head unit, universal boom stand chassis base, horizontal double-pipe extension bar, power block |
| Primary Application & Environment | Precision mechanical component prototyping labs, automotive circuit board testing benches, toolmaker calibration desks |




















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