Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "CMMs (Co-ordinate Measuring Machines)",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Manufacturingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Portable CMM arm is 30% more accurate from
FARO Technologies, which we summarised at the time by saying "On show at MACH 2008 will be a portable CMM measuring arm that 30% more accurate, 33% lighter in weight, and offers better performance in scanning dark or reflective surfaces".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release Metrology software made for portable CMM arms from
Faro UK: "Metrology software for portable coordinate measuring arms can easily change/convert between different measurement units or coordinate systems".
In January 2008, we covered the news from FARO Technologies
concerning its CAM2 Q CMM arm software
- take a look at Metrology software made for portable CMM arms
which says: "Metrology software for portable coordinate measuring arms can easily change/convert between different measurement units or coordinate systems".
Take a look also at the news release from Heidenhain (GB), Touch trigger probe has low contact force,
as well as Metrology catalogue includes specifications from Mahr Federal,
and 3D metrology software platform from Hexagon Metrology.
See also:
Portable CMMs are more accurate, lower cost
(October 2007)
An entry-level portable measurement arm with 0.036mm accuracy has a much lower price yet offers more accuracy than its predecessor
Large bridge CMM measures wood machinery
(October 2007)
Biesse Group in Italy has installed one of the largest Metris C3 bridge CMMs from Metris to perform geometrical inspection of prototype and production parts and assemblies of woodworking machinery
News on the Bridge, gantry and horizontal arm CMMs from Metris
(September 2007)
Rebranded bridge, gantry and horizontal arm CMMs fit any measurement volume for automotive and aerospace applications, offer up to submicron measurement accuracy, and feature multi-sensor support
Non-contact system outperforms CMMs
(September 2007)
A turnkey non-contact inspection system is claimed to outperform coordinate measuring machines by an average of 8 to 1 in terms of inspection speed and offers greater accuracy
Laser interferometer upgrades calibration service
(September 2007)
A calibration service company has recently upgraded its laser calibration system with a laser interferometer, which minimises transportation and set-up times
News on the User-friendly software package - CMMs from Eley Metrology
(September 2007)
A modular, user-friendly software package for the UK market includes ARCO QUICK, GRAPHIC and CAD, for use on manual or CNC, bridge type, cantilever and portable arm CMMs
CMMs retrofitted with laser scanning probes
(August 2007)
Highly precise laser probes can be quickly retrofitted to the Wenzel CMMs so can output high density scan data to the system's bundled software for inspection/verification and reverse engineering
Coordinate measurement relies on good software
(August 2007)
Jon Hobden looks at the development of Coordinate Measuring Machines and the importance of finding the right CMM software for a given application
CMM checks telescope mirrors to under 1 micron
(August 2007)
Research and designcentre stipulated a pre-determined positioning capability for a CMM's measuring probe of less than one micron when inspecting 1m parts
Laser scanner checks complex mouldings
(August 2007)
User of spray painting on plastics injection moulded parts with complex shapes and freeform surfaces will use a very fast laser scanning system to improve the quality inspection
CMMs to give F1 firm metrology reports
(July 2007)
Hexagon Metrology is to supply two DEA Global coordinate measuring machines to Red Bull Technology, which provides design and manufacturing services to a Formula One racing team
One scanner makes BLISK measurments fast
(July 2007)
Machining a BLISK is one thing, but measuring it afterwards is awkward, but a UK gas turbine maker now scans them using one scanner instead of a number of CMMs
Probe and sensor firm offers free EMO entry
(July 2007)
Europe's largest international machine tool exhibition takes place in September 2007, and a manufacturer of sensos, probes and scanning equipment is offering free entry tickets
Supplier invests GBP 1m in pre-owned CMMs
(July 2007)
Hexagon Metrology has invested GBP 1 million in revamping its pre-owned CMM sales and aftermarket operations to meet customer demand
Laser technology reverse-engineering equipment
(June 2007)
An organisation has successfully used Faro's Platinum ScanArm reverse-engineering equipment to scan the inside of an aircraft engine compartment
Portable CMM arm and laser tracker wins award
(June 2007)
Faro Technologies received the Spotlight on New Technology Award for its CMM TrackArm which enables users to measure hidden points that other tracker systems miss
Portable and stationary CMM include software
(May 2007)
Hexagon Metrology has reached an agreement to include a PolyWorks software suite with portable and stationary CMMs purchased in North America
Measuring head helps Olympic bobsleigh champion
(May 2007)
Renishaw has used its latest measurement technologies, including the REVO measuring head for co-ordinate measuring machines, to deliver a winning Olympic bobsleigh
Coordinate measurement system has software partner
(May 2007)
Faro Technologies, provider of portable 3D coordinate measurement systems for the computer-aided measuring market, has announced a partnership with Metrologic
Two top-selling portable CMMs in one package
(May 2007)
Faro Technologies has released the TrackArm which combines two of its top-selling portable coordinate measuring machines into a single package
Five-axis measuring improves throughput levels
(May 2007)
Renishaw has introduced a five-axis measuring head and probe system incorporating their Renscan5 technology which improves inspection throughput levels
Metrology and laser scan representatives sought
(May 2007)
GKS Inspection Services is seeking independent manufacturer's representatives with well-established customer bases to represent their metrology and reverse engineering services
Italian coordinate measuring machine firm acquired
(May 2007)
Metris has announced that it has acquired 100 percent of Coord3, an Italian Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) manufacturer with headquarters in Bruzolo, Torinumber
Low cost controller extends flexibility of CMM
(April 2007)
Renishaw has announced the UCClite, a 3-axis universal controller for co-ordinate measuring machines (CMMs) offering probing flexibility and increased throughput
News on the CMMs from Eley Metrology
(March 2007)
The 30th anniversary, in October 2006, was celebrated by Eley Metrology, CMM manufacturer
Profibus user conference programme
(March 2007)
Programme includes presentation focusing on the development of fieldbus systems and the way forward with particular emphasis on integration of fieldbus into modern process systems
Maintenance software discussed in Podcast
(March 2007)
An interview by Ken Rayment of Better Process Podcasts has been announced by SMGlobal, looking at maintenance software
Virtual DMIS quality data software gets dealer
(March 2007)
Eley Metrology has been appointed as an accredited dealer for the metrology software Virtual DMIS, offering seamless collection, analysis, visualization and communication of quality data
CMMs, layout machines, surface tables
(March 2007)
Crown Windley has launched new products under the banner of Eley Metrology following its centenery
3D laser scanning probes are faster
(March 2007)
The next-generation line of 3D laser scanning probes will be available in the second quarter of 2007 from Laser Design
News on the FastMaint Web CMMS 5.0 from SMGlobal
(March 2007)
SMGlobal presents a podcast about maintenance software and the recently released FastMaint Web CMMS 5.0
CMMs offered to machine tool customers
(March 2007)
JSC Sterlitamak MTE are now evaluating Aberlink machines as part of a collaboration agreement, whereby they will also offer Aberlink Axiom Too CMMs to their many machine tool customers
Conference call covers latest on CMM markets
(March 2007)
A conference call will provide an overview of a recent world-wide study about co-ordinate measuring machines, including developments, end-user and geographic trends
Group serves portable metrology market
(March 2007)
The Portable Metrology Group has been set up by Hexagon Metrology to serve the North American inspection and measurement marketplace