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(Mitutoyo America Corp.: Aurora, IL) — The new Roundtest RA-220 roundness measuring machine from Mitutoyo America Corp. offers measurement versatility with a compact footprint.
The Roundtest RA-220 analysis options include: roundness, cylindricity, coaxiality, concentricity, radial runout…
(Edmunds Gages: Farmington, CT) -- Edmunds Gages has just introduced the new Accu-Touch readout, a universal gauging amplifier that provides remarkable visual displays of virtually any shop floor, or production-based dimensional measurement. Capable of amplifying results from up to four separate…
(Deutsche Messe: Hannover, Germany) — Under the new motto “Efficiency—Innovation—Sustainability,”on April 19–23, the next Hannover Messe will be showcasing innovations, new developments, and technologies, alongside new materials from the world of industry. With its clear orientation toward energy…
(Whitehouse Scientific: Chester, UK) -- At Powtech 2010, which happens on April 27–29 in Nürnberg, Germany, Whitehouse Scientific will exhibit the company’s new opaque standards for particle size analysis. Managing director Graham Rideal, Ph.D., will also present a lecture as part of the World…
(Sherborne Sensors Inc.: Wyckoff, New Jersey) -- Sherborne Sensors, a designer and manufacturer of inclinometers, accelerometers, force transducers, load cells, rotary encoders, instrumentation, and accessories for military and aerospace customers, has introduced the U2000 series of load cells.…
(Nikon Metrology: Leuven, Belgium) -- Nikon Metrology and Magestic Systems Inc. (MSI) jointly introduce an innovative fabrication solution for increasing production of right-first-time composite parts that harnesses the vast capabilities of both Nikon Metrology’s Laser Radar technology and MSI…
(Hexagon Metrology: North Kingstown, RI) -- Hexagon Metrology announces the release of DataPage+, a completely new version of the long-running DataPage product, which provides seamless integration with PC-DMIS, the de facto standard measuring software. DataPage+ provides meaningful,…
(FARO Technologies: Lake Mary, FL) -- In today’s ultracompetitive manufacturing world, knowledge is power, especially when it comes to knowing about the industry’s most advanced measurement and inspection systems.
To that end, FARO Technologies and Quality Digest are partnering to offer…
Delcam’s PowerINSPECT can now label individual points within point clouds from laser scanners.
(Delcam plc, Birmingham, UK) -- Delcam has launched the 2010 version of its PowerINSPECT inspection software, which offers even easier inspection of parts,…
(Automated Precision Inc.: Rockville, MD) -- Automated Precision Inc. today announced that its pioneering efforts in volumetric accuracy for large machine tools (VALMT) was recognized this week with a Defense Manufacturing Excellence Award presented by the National Center for Advanced…
(3D Engineering Solutions: Cincinnati, OH) -- 3D Engineering Solutions helps OEM’s take advantage of 3-D laser scanning (link to www.3d-engineering.net/3d-digitizing.htm) data collection and CAD modeling tools to reduce overhead/capital expenses in the design, tooling, and quality assurance…
(Renishaw: Torino, Italy) -- GE Oil & Gas, in Florence, Italy, has transformed the performance of a DEA Global coordinate measuring machine (CMM) with a REVO retrofit scanning probe system from Renishaw, producing higher data collection rates to allow form analysis—a function previously not…
(Leica Microsystems: Heerbrugg, Switzerland) -- Digital technologies have revolutionized everyone’s work and everyday lives. In particular, industrial quality control—which places the most stringent requirements on macroscopic and microscopic imaging and image processing—benefits from innovative,…
(Xpect Solutions: Wixom, MI) -- In recent years, Southfield, Michigan-based Bradley-Thompson Tool Co. has focused its precision machining know-how on the aerospace industry—particularly on complex gear box castings.
“We’ve been successful in carving out a niche for ourselves on specific parts…
In today’s ultracompetitive manufacturing world, knowledge is power, especially when it comes to the industry’s most advanced measurement and inspection systems.
To that end, FARO Technologies and Quality Digest are partnering to offer the rare opportunity to experience a live, no-cost video…
(TÜV Rheinland PTL: Tempe, AZ) -- Figures from 13 years of solar technology testing—including the top three quality failures and strongest influences of new manufacturers on module design—show some photovoltaic (PV) modules required a tune-up to pass international qualification standards.…
(Jesse Garant & Associates: Windsor, ON, Canada) -- Using computer tomography (CT) technology similar to what has been used in the medical industry for years, Ontario-based Jesse Garant & Associates has adopted and expanded this technology for automotive, mining applications, and medical…
(Creaform: Lévis, QC, Canada) -- Creaform has launched the fourth version of the proprietary software VxScan. This program can now integrate data acquired by both a Handyscan 3D laser scanner and the HandyPROBE armless and portable CMM in the same referential and in real time. Creaform now offers…
(Cox Instruments: Scottsdale, AZ) -- COX Instruments, a supplier of precision and industrial flow measurement instrumentation for the world’s most demanding applications, has announced its turbine flowmeters are now available with ceramic ball bearings. These rugged bearings are superior to…
(Cognex Corp.: Natick, MA ) -- Cognex Corp. has announced 3D-Locate, a library of 3-D vision software tools that expands application possibilities in vision-guided robotics, assembly, and inspection.
Logistics and package tracking
Robot-guided depalletizing
Precision assembly…
(Carl Zeiss Metrology: Maple Grove, MN) -- In addition to a highly accurate measuring machine, the most important resources in measuring technology are the latest software and detailed application knowledge. Today, knowledge and software updates are increasingly exchanged via the internet. Carl…
(SAKOR Technologies: Okemos, MI) -- SAKOR Technologies Inc., a provider of implementation of instrumentation products for dynamometer testing, introduces the MicroDyne series of small motoring dynamometers. Ideal for a wide range of automotive, military, and aerospace testing applications, this…
(Indicate Technologies Inc.: Santa Clara, CA) -- Indicate Technlogies and the International Institute of GD&T are partnering to present a seminar series that explores the implications of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) as it applies to all manufacturing and design disciplines…
(Criterion NDT: Auburn, WA) -- Criterion NDT Inc. has announced the launch of their company, which provides eddy current nondestructive testing (NDT) instruments, probes, and services for testing critical components in automotive; medical; and bar, tube, and wire markets. Criterion NDT, a former…
Wireless sensor networks are made up of several sensors or nodes that measure conditions and supply data to a control system.
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or many companies, installing wireless technology inside factories, power plants, and nuclear facilities can be risky.…
