A Global Role for Coordinate Metrology

On behalf of the Coordinate Metrology Society Executive Committee, I would like to thank each of you for contributing to the 2010 Coordinate Measurement Systems Conference. Each member of the CMS is responsible for adding to the exchange of technical ideas, concepts, and theory that flows freely among our attendees every year at the conference, from the experts who formally present their work in the open forum to the exhibitors who support our growth through their sponsorship. [full story]

FEATURE ARTICLE

Study: Comparison Between Photogrammetry and Laser Radar
by Randy Fratena and Charles Mitchell

At the Harris Corp. (Government Communications Systems Division—GCSD) solid carbon-fiber and aluminum-shaped reflectors are manufactured to support military ground, sea, and air communications. These reflectors range in size from 1 to 13 m. To meet performance requirements, the surface profile of these reflector dishes are held to rigid tolerances. [full story]

ON THE CASE

Using Laser Trackers for the Construction of Teak Decks
by Automated Precision Inc.

Brothers Michael and Andreas Wolz manufactured 5,000 teak boat decks last year, a hand-crafted product with high requirements for quality. Their business, Wolz Nautic, employs 200 people and offers custom-designed and handcrafted decks for customers who expect absolute accuracy and attention to detail for their boats. [full story]

TOP STORY

3-D Point-Cloud Processing for Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul
by Alberto Griffa

The acronym MRO (maintenance, repair and overhaul) has long been part of the aerospace vernacular. But only recently have service providers adopted automated tools to streamline the upfront process of capturing and digitally reconstructing physical parts that require repairs or redesign. [full story]

NEWS AND FEATURES

• Hubbs Announces Second-Generation Sphere Mounts
• API Wins R&D 100 Award for Volumetric Error Compensation
• Nikon Metrology, Verisurf Team Up to Increase Manufacturing Efficiency
• FARO Introduces World's Most Accurate Break-Resistant SMR
• Hexagon Metrology USA Launches Online Store
• InnovMetric Software Releases Three Instrument Plug-Ins for PolyWorks
• INUS Technology Revenues Jump 50 Percent in First Half of 2010
• Event: Capture 3D Users Group Conference and 3D Metrology Workshop

CMS SURVEY

• Do you use more than one type of 3-D metrology device for your inspection/measurement applications? Click here and choose all that apply.

JOB BOARD

The dimensional metrology industry has numerous great job opportunities available to skilled candidates. Following is a sample of organizations looking for help in this area; just click on the link to go to each company's listing of job openings.

• Direct Dimensions
• NDI
• Geomagic
• Survice Metrology
• Hexagon Metrology
• FARO Technologies
• ATT Metrology
• Nikon Metrology