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(MicroRidge Systems: Sunriver, OR) -- MobileCollect represents the third generation of wireless measurement collection from MicroRidge Systems Inc. Featuring new technology, new features, and new pricing, MobileCollect offers the greatest range of options and flexibility for wireless measurement…
(INUS Technology Inc.: Seoul) -- INUS Technology Inc. has announced that the Mephisto 3-D scanner from 3D Dynamics now includes a license of Rapidform XOS. This powerful combination of hardware and software allows users to capture, process, and edit 3-D scans for a variety of purposes, including 3…
(NIST: Gaithersburg, MD) -- Demonstrating that chemistry sometimes can inform history, researchers from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Colorado College, and Mount Saint Mary’s University in Emmitsburg, Maryland, have shown that sensitive nondestructive evaluation (NDE)…
(Nikon Metrology: Brighton, MI) -- At Eastec 2010, happening May 25–27, Nikon Metrology Inc. will introduce the new MCA II range of articulated arms with a measurement volume between 1.8 and 3.6 meters diameter. Equipped with the brand new ModelMaker MMDx, the MCA II is an ultramodern and accurate…
(Beta LaserMike: Dayton, OH) -- Beta LaserMike, a global provider of precision measurement and control solutions, will display its comprehensive portfolio of system solutions for accurately and cost-efficiently measuring medical tubing during production at Medical Design & Manufacturing East…
(CMSC: Benbrook, TX) -- Join the Coordinate Metrology Society in Reno, July 12–16, at the spacious Grand Sierra Resort for the 26th annual Coordinate Metrology Systems Conference (CMSC).
Rather than focusing on sales, as do most trade shows, this unique event for 3-D coordinate metrology…
(CyberMetrics: Phoenix) -- CyberMetrics Corp.’s Quality Management Division introduces a new product offering, the GAGEtrak Portable Calibration Solution (PCS). Now you can export gauge calibration data from GAGEtrak software to a netbook or laptop to perform calibrations in the field.
All of…
(DALSA: Boston) -- A global provider of machine vision technology, Dalsa Corp. recently launched four new models in the Falcon high-performance area scan camera family. Three of the color models are part of DALSA’s Falcon High Gain (HG) series, and one is part of its extended dynamic range (XDR)…
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xpensive, highly technical metrology equipment, which is used worldwide to measure critical parts in aerospace, automotive, nuclear, and communications industries (to name a few), has increased productivity and quality of virtually every product manufactured today. There’s an accompanying…
(PANalytical: Almelo, the Netherlands) -- PANalytical has extended the compatibility of its Omnian advanced standardless analysis software to now include the compact benchtop MiniPal 4 X-ray fluorescence (XRF) spectrometer. This combination offers a premium XRF solution that is both easy to use…
(Cognex: Natick, MA) -- Cognex Corp. has announced a new option to deliver its VisionView operator interface to any VGA display. VisionView VGA is a low-cost DIN rail-mount adapter that provides direct VGA output for the VisionView application software, allowing operators to connect to any size…
(Eriez Manufacturing Co.: Erie, PA) -- Eriez’ E-Z Tec X-ray Inspection Systems deliver the highest level of product and packaging integrity for pharmaceutical applications.
“When it comes to foreign object detection, most companies leave themselves vulnerable as they restrict inspection of…
(Leica Geosystems: Norcross, GA) -- Following the successful Q4 2009 release of its Leica ScanStation C10 laser scanner, Leica Geosystems announces new system enhancements that provide increased versatility and productivity for as-built and topographic surveys. Based on new versions of scanner…
(FARO Technologies Inc.: Lake Mary, FL) -- FARO Technologies Inc., the world’s leading provider of portable measurement and imaging solutions, has announced the release of FARO Scene 4.7, the latest version of its scan processing software for the FARO laser scanner.
The new Scene 4.7 features…
(Nikon Metrology Inc.: Brighton, MI) -- Nikon has formed Nikon Metrology Inc., a new company that combines Nikon Instruments Inc.’s industrial instruments business with the former Metris business, acquired by Nikon Corp. in 2009. Nikon Metrology Inc., headquartered in Brighton, Michigan, will…
(FARO Technologies: Minneapolis) -- Laser Design Inc. and FARO Technologies have partnered in developing a next generation scanning technology system, the Magnaline 240. This strategic partnership will allow both companies to bring their combined technologies to a wider base of innovative…
(API: Rockville, MD) -- Automated Precision Inc. (API) has announced they will debut their new Smart Scan Solution at the Windpower 2010 conference and exposition in Dallas, May 23–26.
The Smart Scan Solution combines cutting-edge technologies from API and Steinbichler Vision Systems to create…
(Phillips Precision: Boylston, MA ) -- Users of coordinate measuring machines (CMM) are quality control inspectors that may be measured on their contributions to improved inspection processes. A brand-new line of inspection work-holding devices from Phillips Precision, designed with lean…
(InnovMetric Software: Quebec City, QC, Canada) -- InnovMetric Software is proud to announce that in its past fiscal year (April 2009 to March 2010), its worldwide sales of PolyWorks/Inspector Probing licenses have increased by 71 percent. During the same period of time, several automotive…
Hexagon Metrology Inc. announced its latest product at Quality Expo South in Charlotte, North Carolina—the Leica Absolute Tracker AT401, the industry’s first wireless, battery-powered laser tracker.
You’re probably thinking, “Yeah, so what? Another laser tracker. What did they do, marginally…
(Automated Precision Inc.: Rockville, MD) -- Automated Precision Inc. (API) debuted its new Smart Scan solution at the Windpower 2010 conference and exposition in Dallas, Texas, May 23–26.
The Smart Scan solution combines cutting-edge technologies from API and Steinbichler Vision Systems to…
(Geomagic: Research Triangle Park, NC) -- Geomagic announces new versions of its flagship 3-D software for reverse engineering and quality inspection: Geomagic Studio 12 and Geomagic Qualify 12. The new releases bring unparalleled ease of use to the market for 3-D scanning software, along with…
(S. Himmelstein: Hoffman Estates, IL) --The MCRT 79700V digital torquemeter has two ranges with independent outputs, eliminating the cost and inconvenience of swapping between two or more conventional torque meters when production is switched between different products.
The MCRT 79700V Series…
(INUS Technology: Seoul) -- INUS Technology’s next major release of its flagship reverse engineering software, Rapidform XOR, has begun shipping to customers. Rapidform XOR is the only software that combines 3-D scan data processing and parametric solid modeling to give users the ability to create…
(Carl Zeiss: Thornwood, NY) -- Carl Zeiss MicroImaging Inc. introduces the Axio Lab.A1 microscope for examinations in reflected light in the materials sciences. Its intuitive operation makes this upright microscope suitable for routine lab applications in metallography, quality control, and for…
