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Metrology Equipment Maker Upgrades Calibrator, Introduces Higher-Resolution Digital Indicators
Mahr Inc.’s Precimar ICM 100 IP can be retrofit to automatically calibrate dial and digital indicators, test indicators, and dial comparators. Six higher-resolution options expand potential applications for MarCator 1086R-HR and 1087R-HR digital indicators.
LK Metrology Enters Portable Measuring Arm Market
The coordinate measuring machine (CMM) manufacturer is entering the portable measuring arm market with the Freedom line of 24 3D articulating arms. A 6-axis model for touch probing and a 7-axis version for multisensor metrology including laser scanning are available in two accuracy levels.
Company Configures a System for Virtually Any Inspection Application
Kurt Manufacturing’s gaging systems range from manual operation to fully automated and include SPC software and PC integration, custom engineering, and final testing. They’re ruggedly designed to provide many years of use processing tens of thousands of parts.
Higher-Resolution Addition to AICON SmartScan Range
Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence’s R12 is a 12-megapixel version of the company’s AICON SmartScan white light scanner. The higher-resolution camera increases the accuracy of a system known for versatility and portability.
Exact Metrology Set to Open New Center in Moline
Software and hardware training for customers will be a major focus of the new location.
Marposs Expands Optical Measurement Capability With Stil Acquisition
Stil’s high precision measurement technology offers opportunities for use in the glass, glass packaging, plastic, precision mechanics, consumer electronics, semiconductors, and biomedical industries.
Same Show, New Booth – IMTS Update from Haimer USA
Six thousand-square-foot ‘real estate’ will be a dynamic, interactive attendee destination.
LK Metrology Launches New CMM Measurement Services Department
Michigan-based Tech Center houses facility with the latest metrology software.
Affordable Automated Shop Floor Inspection
Fowler High Precision and Verisurf Software partner to offer a lightweight direct computer control (DCC) coordinate measuring machine (CMM) loaded with zCAT software. Because the combination enables in-process inspection, the same employee making the part can now measure the part.
Two Measurement Solutions from Mitutoyo
The multisensor MiSCAN Vision System is a coordinate measuring machine (CMM) with a microscopic-level scanning probe. The compact MiSTAR 555 is a space-saving in-line or near-line CNC CMM designed for high-speed, high-accuracy measurements with assurance from 10° C to 40° C.
CMMs Increase Productivity in Specialized Manufacturing Sectors
Hexagon’s Leitz Reference BX coordinate measuring machine (CMM) accelerates blade and glass measurement up to 50%, addressing long-standing challenges faced by aAerospace and consumer electronics manufacturers. Multisensor 3D OPTIV M CMM gives manufacturers of small and medium precision parts greater configuration flexibility.
Laser Tracker Rental and Rent-To-Own Programs
The Metrology Services Division of Automated Precision Inc. (API) is renting Radian laser trackers with accessories by the day, week, month, or longer. The portable coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) are supplied complete with metrology software or customers can use their own measurement software license.
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