(Hexagon Metrology: North Kingstown, RI) — Hexagon Metrology Inc. has announced the availability of the Universal Jogbox, a new hand-held input device for Brown & Sharpe and Sheffield brand coordinate measurement machines (CMMs) shipped from the North Kingstown, Rhode Island factory. Incorporating a modern touch screen interface with an ergonomic design and soft-touch materials, the Universal Jogbox was designed first and foremost to be extremely tough, designed to withstand the rigors of industrial use with improved resistance to drops and similar shocks.

“Not only does the Universal Jogbox offer improved reliability and robustness, we’ve also included many new features that will streamline the programming and operation of our Brown & Sharpe and Sheffield branded CMMs,” remarks Hexagon Metrology product manager, Eric Bennett. “From the layout of the touch screen interface to the new interaction features with our PC-DMIS measurement software, we’ve taken into consideration how our customers use the CMM and designed a hand-held device that optimizes the workflow.”

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