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(GTRI: Atlanta, GA) -- A research team at the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is developing an airborne testing capability for sensors, communications devices, and other airborne payloads. This aerial test bed, called the GTRI Airborne Unmanned Sensor System (GAUSS), is based on an unmanned…
(Neometrix) -- STL models are becoming more popular in the world of manufacturing and they come from a variety of sources. Whether they come from scans, CMM, or CAD, STL files can cause headaches to a machinist receiving them. SpaceClaim is a smart 3D software that can make dealing with STL files…
(Mettler-Toledo: Columbus, OH) -- Mettler-Toledo, a leader in the research and development of products and services in the precision instrument industry, introduces the new DataBridge SS vehicle scale software. DataBridge SS is vehicle scale software that can automate vehicle weighing operations.…
(APQO: Rizal, Philippines) -- The Armand V. Feigenbaum Life Achievement Medal, established by the Asia Pacific Quality Organization (APQO) and the Walter L. Hurd Foundation, has been awarded to H. James Harrington for 2012.
“There were many reputable global applicants for this medal and without a…
(ISPE: Tampa, FL) -- The International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE), a leading authority on best practices for the pharmaceutical industry, has issued updated and expanded guidance to help pharmaceutical companies maximize testing efficiency of computerized and software-based…
(Creaform: Lévis, Québec, Canada) -- How often do engineers get the chance to make their most cherished yet craziest project a reality?
It’s exactly this opportunity Creaform is putting forward through the 2013 edition of its “Put us to the test!” contest.
By entering this competition, engineers…
(ReverseEngineering.com: La Jolla, CA) -- ReverseEngineering.com, a leader in advanced reverse engineering and 3D scanning software, will debut the next major release of ReverseEngineering.com for SolidWorks 2013 at SolidWorks World 2013, which will take place Jan. 20-23, 2013, in Orlando, Florida…
(Hexagon: Stockholm, Sweden) -- Hexagon AB, a global provider of design, measurement, and visualization solutions, has acquired New River Kinematics (NRK), a U.S.-based engineering company that specializes in 3D analysis software for portable metrology applications.
Founded in 1994, NRK completely…
(Hexagon Metrology: North Kingstown, RI) -- Hexagon Metrology Inc. has launched enhanced releases of PC-DMIS 2012 MR1, the popular metrology software, and DataPage+ 2012 Statistical Process Control (SPC) software. Both programs offer new tools and improved features for inspection and measurement…
(Watermark Learning: Minneapolis, MN) -- Watermark Learning, a global provider of business analysis, project management, and business process management training, has partnered with masVenta Business GmbH, a leading German-based training, consulting, and software services organization, to offer…
(COORD3: Wixom, MI) -- COORD3 Metrology LLC, headquartered in Wixom, Michigan, is introducing the new European-manufactured Universal CMMs to the North American market.
“Since taking the company into private ownership three years ago, we have focused on rebuilding our international distribution…
(Global Monitoring: Springfield, PA) -- Equipment condition monitoring is an essential element of predictive maintenance programs. Rather than randomly maintain equipment whether it needs it or not, predictive maintenance (PdM) implements statistical analysis and real-time equipment monitoring to…
(Viseo: Paris) -- Codendi is a collaborative project management platform based on Web 2.0 architecture and allows one to manage projects, requirements, tasks, tests, and documents.
The platform is entirely configurable and self-adapts to numerous types of projects: software development, human…
(Mettler-Toledo: Columbus, OH) -- Weighing large tanks, vessels, and silos presents safety challenges, and weigh modules can be difficult to install, which takes unnecessary time and adds costs. Mettler-Toledo has introduced a new 100 Ton PinMount weigh module that offers manufacturers an…
(ITAMCO: Plymouth, IN) -- Indiana Technology and Manufacturing Companies (ITAMCO) has released the iBlue, the first handheld bluetooth transmitter that gathers crucial production data and sends it to Bluetooth-enabled smartphones, tablets, and computers. The iBlue replaces several tools, including…
(Instron: Norwood, MA) -- Instron, a leading provider of testing equipment solutions designed to evaluate mechanical properties of materials and components, has introduced TrendTracker, a software package for managing and analyzing test results for Bluehill 3 Materials Testing Software.…
(Ford: Dearborn, MI) -- Ford Motor Co. has designed the Key Life Test, which takes less than a year to complete, specifically for its new lithium-ion (li-ion) batteries, drawing on more than 20 years of extensive data and experience to deliver reliable hybrid vehicles today.
The test allows…
(LNS: Cambridge, MA) -- LNS Research, a technology research firm, has launched its inaugural Global Quality Advisory Council (GQAC). The council aims to help executives overcome challenges associated with harmonizing quality across cultures, management systems, and technology.
Managing a global…
(Olympus: Center Valley, PA) -- Designed for multifaceted and complex microimaging applications, Olympus Stream Image-Analysis software v. 1.8 makes it easy to achieve unprecedented levels of accuracy, repeatability, and reliability. Just released to U.S. customers, the next evolution of Stream…
(Mettler Toledo: Columbus, OH) -- METTLER TOLEDO is offering five new scale models in the ICS family: ICS425, ICS435, ICS445, ICS465 and ICS685. The new ICS5 models feature user menus, flexible software and configurable components, ensuring easy integration into even the most complex industrial…
(Meggitt: San Juan Capistrano, CA) -- Meggitt Sensing Systems, a Meggitt group division, has announced the successful application of Endevco 8507C rugged, miniature piezoresistive pressure transducers, as well as its full range of acoustic microphones, to support the requirements of hypersonic,…
(Sunnen Products: St. Louis) -- From Sunnen Products Co., manufacturer and distributor of bore sizing machines and engine-building products, the PG bore gauge takes an intuitive approach to hole gauging with a mechanical design and speedometer-type scale for quick visual confirmation of inside…
(CMS: Benbrook, TX) -- The Coordinate Metrology Society (CMS) has announced its call for papers is now open for the 29th annual Coordinate Metrology Systems Conference (CMSC), to be held July 22–26, 2013, in San Diego, California. The CMS is the eminent membership association for measurement…
(Methods: Sudbury, MA) -- Methods Machine Tools, a leading supplier of innovative machine tools, automation, and machine tool accessories, has introduced hardware and software enhancements to the VisionGauge digital optical comparators, developed by VISIONx. These upgrades are included on both…
(Olympus: Center Valley, PA) -- Designed to provide customers with an effective and streamlined solution for quantifying microscopic residue, defects, and foreign particles, the newly released OLYMPUS Inspector Series 5.2 delivers accurate and reproducible data required to determine if manufactured…
