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(L.S. Starrett Co.: Athol, MA) -- The L.S. Starrett Co. has developed a new line of AccuPlug bore gages. The AccuPlug consists of interchangeable indicators, handles, plugs, extensions and depth stops for a custom built bore gage built specifically for your application needs.
The AccuPlug line is…
(Hexagon: North Kingstown, RI) -- Hexagon Metrology has announced the launch of the latest generation of the successful Leica T-Scan. More than 15 times faster compared to the previous model, the Leica T-Scan 5 has almost double the stand-off distance, which results in more efficient data capture,…
(Potomac Electric: Boston) -- AVCS-3SD is the only system on the market with fully automatic pressure and process flow control, as well as data acquisition, from 1.3 x 10–3 to 1.3 x 10+5 Pa (1 x 10–5 to 1,000 Torr) with unsurpassed accuracy. The pressure control algorithm, integrated controls,…
(PQ Systems: Dayton, OH) -- A new release of GAGEpack from PQ Systems, provider of quality improvement software and training, offers a “super filter” feature that enables users to see only those gauges relevant to their own divisions, departments, or facilities, and for multiple departments to be…
(CMSC: Benbrook, TX) -- The Coordinate Metrology Society has announced the official last call for papers for the 2014 Coordinate Metrology Systems Conference (CMSC). This is a special year for the organization as it celebrates the 30th anniversary of its annual conference, which will be held July…
(inTEST Thermal: Mansfield, MA) -- A temperature control system for high-speed and high-temperature testing of components, sensors, and PCBs has been introduced by inTEST Thermal. The Thermostream ATS-750 delivers clean dry air from -90 to 300°C to support growing demands for testing electronics…
Every year, we hear scattered stories of inaccurate measures. Gas pumps, grocery scales, grocery scanners, incorrectly labeled products. Considering the many thousands of devices in the average inspector's jurisdiction, it's a testament to the tenacity of the weights and measures officials that we…
(Hexagon Metrology: North Kingstown, RI) -- Hexagon Metrology has released the m&h IRP40.50 infrared touch probe for the North American market. The IRP40.50 is ideal for inspection in tight spaces and was designed to address the needs of miniature machining centers. The m&h IRP40.50 is the…
(BI: Louisville, CO) -- Boulder Imaging (BI) has released a transformational surface detection product, the SCG series grind gauge. The fully automated SCG Series inspection System provides accurate, repeatable, and retrievable grind analyses.
A full analysis of pigment distribution and a final…
(Breuckmann: Meersburg, Germany) -- The range of scanning products offered by Breuckmann now includes the precise stereoSCAN-R16. Three-dimensional metrology at the highest level can be accomplished using this two-camera system, which is usable in almost any situation, thanks to its excellent…
(Delcam: Birmingham, UK) -- Autodesk Inc., developer of 3-D design, engineering, and entertainment software, has completed the acquisition of Delcam, supplier of advanced computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software.
Autodesk announced its intent to acquire Delcam on Nov. 7, 2013, for £20.75 per…
(Hexagon Metrology: North Kingstown, RI) -- Hexagon Metrology introduces the new TESA MH3D-DUAL coordinate measuring machine (CMM) in booth 702 at the Aerodef Manufacturing Expo, Feb. 25–27, 2014, in Long Beach, California.
The MH3D-DUAL CMM offers a unique-to-the-market combination of manual and…
(New River Kinematics: Williamsburg, VA) -- New River Kinematics (NRK), producer of SpatialAnalyzer (SA), a leading portable metrology software, celebrates its 20th anniversary by announcing strong 2013 growth and new expansion of headquarter facilities.
Significant growth in sales of…
(Hexagon Metrology: North Kingstown, RI) -- Hexagon Metrology has announced the Leica B-Probe, an entry-level wireless probing device that extends the capability of the Leica Absolute Tracker AT402. The handheld Leica B-Probe is designed for the inspection, alignment, and assembly of large-scale…
(FARO Technologies: Lake Mary, FL) -- FARO Technologies Inc., the world’s most trusted source for 3D measurement, imaging, and realization technology, has released its most advanced scan processing software solution, SCENE 5.2.
In SCENE 5.2, 3D visualizations are rendered in even greater detail…
(API: Rockville, MD) -- Automated Precision Inc. (API) has announced that company COO Joe Bioty has been named its new president. Bioty has been associated with high technology businesses for more than 40 years and led API as COO since 2010, as well as from 2003 to 2007. Company founder and CEO Kam…
(Hexagon Metrology: North Kingstown, RI) -- Hexagon Metrology has announced the launch of the 7.10.7 SF, a new generation of shop-floor coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) specially designed to excel in harsh industrial environments. The new product line introduces significant advancements based…
(PQ Systems: Dayton, OH) -- PQ Systems, developer of quality control solutions, has launched native language web pages for Mexico, Brazil, Germany, and China.
“The quality industry continues to evolve in these markets and we’re excited to be able to support their efforts,” says Beth Savage,…
(CMSC: Benbrook, TX) -- The Coordinate Metrology Society (CMS), the membership association for measurement professionals, has opened registration for the 2014 Coordinate Metrology Systems Conference (CMSC) to be held July 21–25, 2014, at the Embassy Suites in North Charleston, South Carolina. This…
(Newport Corp.: Irvine, CA) -- Spectra-Physics, a Newport company, introduces HighQ-2, a new ultra-compact, air-cooled, fixed wavelength industrial femtosecond (fs) laser. The ultrafast laser delivers short pulses, high peak power (>190 kW) and a highly focusable beam profile, making it…
(Hexagon Metrology: North Kingstown, R) -- Hexagon Metrology will co-host a HxGN LIVE on Location workshop with the National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR). The workshop, titled “Metrology Solutions for Aerospace Applications,” will focus on the use of metrology to address typical…
(3D Engineering Solutions: Cincinnati) -- 3D Engineering Solutions has partnered with Nikon Metrology to create a first in North America—the first combination of advanced metrology-grade industrial CT scanning capabilities, joined with all the engineering services needed to maximize those…
[Hexagon Metrology: North Kingstown, RI] -- Hexagon Metrology has announced the release of WLS qFLASH, a compact white light solution (WLS) that utilizes state-of-the-art blue light technology, for industrial measurement applications. The new Hexagon Metrology WLS qFLASH is a non-contact, stereo…
(DMSC: Burleson, TX) -- On Dec. 19, 2013, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) approved the Quality Information Framework, v. 1.0 (QIF v1.0) as an ANSI standard. This new standard covers the digital interoperability needs for a wide variety of uses including feature-based dimensional…
(CMSC: Benbrook, TX) -- The Coordinate Metrology Society (CMS) has announced the results of its fourth large-scale measurement study performed at the 29th annual Coordinate Metrology Systems Conference (CMSC) held in San Diego. The study was developed to support the CMS Level II Certification…
