ProVision Scope Kit

I manned the MCM booth at a recent tradeshow. One of the items we were exhibiting was the ProVision® Flexible Shaft Scope. It received a lot of attention from show attendees. (I could go into the difference between what men and women did with the sample when they picked it up but that’s a topic best left for another blog…Let’s just say there were differences!) Back to the scope; it received attention because it’s a handy tool. Designed for up close focusing in tight places the flexible fiber optic cable fits into holes as small as ¼” diameter. The omni-directional cable bends in every direction and has a 40° field of view. It has a high-resolution lens and a powerful halogen lamp. The scope is available with an 18” cable or a 36” cable. Each kit includes a clip-on viewing mirror, clip-on retrieval magnet, replacement halogen bulb and hard case. A 37mm camera adaptor, to connect the scope to most digital or film cameras, is available as an optional accessory.

The lens and cable are both waterproof which expands its use. Just imagine what you could do with this…look behind walls, down into drains, inside engines or hundreds of places without costly demolition or disassembly. Who could use this? Anyone: installers, mechanics, electricians, plumbers, exterminators, inspectors, home owners. My friend’s husband could have used this when she thought she dropped her earring down the drain. Instead he took the drain apart (cursing the whole time), only to discover that it wasn’t there. It had actually fallen behind the bathroom trashcan. Oops. I’m sure I don’t need to tell you how upset he was! (Most women reading this are sympathizing with my friend and the men are probably groaning…it all goes back to the differences between men and women!) The ProVision® Scope could pay for itself over and over again in reduced labor time and increased productivity.

Do you have one? If so, how do you use it? If not, what would you do with it if you had one? How could it improve your productivity? I’d like to hear your ideas. (Be creative but keep in mind that it’s not medical grade!)

Have a great day!