(Renishaw: West Dundee, IL) -- Renishaw is launching its CARTO Ballbar Connect app for the QC20 ballbar. The use of mobile technology—smartphones and tablets—and their associated apps has become firmly established as part of everyday life. Recognizing how they can also assist in a multitude of working environments, Renishaw has developed a smartphone app for users of its QC20 ballbar.

The new app will provide a simplified user experience for machine operators to complete a valuable machine performance check with minimal training. Dave Wall, director and general manager of Renishaw’s laser calibration products division, says, “We are excited about the release of the CARTO Ballbar Connect app, which opens up the use of QC20 ballbar to a wider range of users who can now access the benefits from regular ballbar testing.”

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