Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Coordinate Measuring Machine",
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 Laser trackers measure large components from
Leica Geosystems AG, which we summarised at the time by saying "A USA-based a full service contract measurement company has added four laser tracking units for measuring large components of over 30m long".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Increasing aerospace manufacturing productivity from
Applied PLM Solutions: "An investment in equipment and Dassault Systemes V5 3D technology increased CAV Aerospace productivity and and efficiency in design and manufacturing, reports Nick Lerner".
In August 2007, we covered the news from Hexagon Metrology Europe, Romer
concerning its PowerINSPECT 4315 software upgrade
- take a look at Portable coordinate measuring software upgraded
which says: "Upgraded software for portable coordinate measuring machines has graphical user interface for training and easier use, and a color-coded scheme for points to be measured".
Take a look also at the news release from Hexagon Metrology, CMM checks telescope mirrors to under 1 micron,
as well as HMC machines 'intelligent' transmission parts from Heller Machine Tools,
and One non-contact unit checks mill and turn tools from Blum Novotest.
See also:
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
CMM company manufactures 10,000th unit
(June 2007)
Coordinate Measuring Machine manufacturer, Aberlink continues to increase sales of its 'shop-floor proof' Extreme CMM and has celebrated the production of their 10,000th unit overall
Coordinate measuring machine debuts at exhibition
(May 2007)
Hexagon Metrology will introduce a continuous contact analog scanning option for the Brown and Sharpe ONE Shop Floor CMM at the EASTEC 2007 Exposition
Part inspection time reduced by 50%
(May 2007)
Heat transfer equipment maker has bought a portable CMM for checking their radiators, oil coolers, heat exchangers and charge-air coolers, reducing inspection time by 50%
News on the coordinate measuring machine from Faro UK
(May 2007)
Faro Technologies has released the TrackArm which combines two of its top-selling portable coordinate measuring machines into a single package
Robot-based laser scanner for accurate metrology
(May 2007)
Metris has announced the K-Robot, a robot-based laser scanner that upgrades any industrial robot or actuator into a flexible, productive and accurate metrology solution
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
News on the Coordinate Measuring Machine from Aberlink
(May 2007)
Aberlink has launched the Extreme coordinate measuring machine, a robust design with high precision mechanical bearings rather than the delicate air-bearings typically employed on CMM's
News on the Coordinate measuring machine from NVision
(April 2007)
NVision has introduced MAXOS, the multi-axis optical CMM, offering a significantly faster way to measure high-value precision components in an automatic production environment
Modular fixturing system has advantages
(April 2007)
Witte Bleckede has introduced Alufix Classic, Alufix Light, and Alugrip fixtures, providing a modular fixturing system which is fast, flexible and cost effective
Optical CMM becomes dynamic measuring machine
(March 2007)
Metris released K-Series DMM 3.0, the software that upgrades the K-Series Optical CMM system into a 'Dynamic Measuring Machine'
Scanning conference includes reverse engineering
(March 2007)
With a focus on using non-contact scanning technology to capture and process high resolution 3D spatial geometries, the SME 3D Scanning conference takes place in Detroit
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
Laser scanner creates surface models
(February 2007)
NVision's laser scanner creates surface models of vehicle interiors and occupants, measuring human factors criteria, such as reach, posture, and visibility
DMIS acievements outlined in report
(February 2007)
DMIS has published its end of year report, the board of directors have issued the following statement outlining its achievements
Inspection software with portable CMM
(February 2007)
A portable CMM and Delcam's PowerINSPECT inspection software allowed Townley Engineering and Manufacturing Co from Candler, Florida, to turn a quality problem into a competitive advantage
Inline robot coordinate measuring machine
(January 2007)
Stephane Baldo, president of Orus3D has announced RoboGauge: a comprehensive set of tools to create or transform an industrial robot into a powerful in-line coordinate measuring machine
Professional CAD software part of CMM offering
(November 2006)
Following a period of extensive product development, the largest UK owned Coordinate Measuring Machine manufacturer, Aberlink has launched its own, high quality, professional CAD Software
Modular fixturing systems for die cast parts
(October 2006)
A German manufacturer of die-cast parts has been working for well over a year with Alufix fixtures from Witte Bleckede
Tallest coordinate measuring machine power
(October 2006)
The latest gear technology from Harmonic Drive is helping to power what is believed to be the world's tallest coordinate measuring machine (CMM)
News on the Maxim Coordinate Measuring Machine from Aberlink
(September 2006)
Aberlink are reporting outstanding sales of their ultra high speed Maxim Coordinate Measuring Machine to the shop-floor where low thermal mass and robust characteristics are advantageous
News on the Coordinate measuring machine and scanning from Carl Zeiss, Metrology Division
(August 2006)
Coordinate measuring machine provides a particularly affordable means of entering the world of scanning technology for production and progress inspection of single processing stages
Latest CAD-based measuring software introduced
(August 2006)
Latest CAD-based measuring software optimizes the measurement process and permits measurements on malleable parts such as sheet metal or plastics and makes measuring easier
Linear actuators enhance CMM precision
(July 2006)
A coordinate measuring system is using high performance linear actuators to provide exceptionally high levels of accuracy, with a measuring frequency of 1kHz and a resolution under 30nm
CMM Measures Up To Tube Industry Demand
(June 2006)
ITP has launched a new measuring centre specifically for the inspection of manipulated or bent tubing
CMM at 7.3m height may be world's tallest
(June 2006)
Believed to be the world's tallest co-ordinate measuring machine yet built, it will be delivered to China to measure commercial satellite structures up to 6m high by 3m square
Metalworker goes 'low tech' to enable growth
(May 2006)
Metalworking company has made the radical decision to invest in a basic lathe, which will be used to train new engineers and for the development of one off prototypes
ITP Group Complete Worlds Tallest CMM
(May 2006)
Rugby-based ITP Group believes that the 7.3m high coordinate measuring machine (CMM) it has built for Beijing Space Authority to measure satellites may be the tallest CMM in the world
News on the Coordinate Measuring Machine + milling from ITP
(March 2006)
An automotive plant's existing 26m, four mast, horizontal arm CMM system has been upgraded to CNC for measurement and milling of models from CAD data
News on the Contura G2 coordinate measuring machine from Carl Zeiss, Metrology Division
(January 2006)
A completely redesigned bridge-type CMM features a next generation scanning platform, offering levels of accuracy normally associated with articulating or active scanning technology
Portable CMM moves and takes up less space
(January 2006)
A large manufacturer of precision standardised components for use in injection moulding and die-casting tools finds portable CMM the most versatile and best choice
Coordinate measuring machine has scanning platform
(January 2006)
Carl Zeiss Industrial Metrology has launched Contura G2, a new breed of coordinate measuring machine (CMM)
News on the Coordinate measuring machines - CMM from Hexagon Metrology Europe, Romer
(November 2005)
High-precision, high-speed coordinate measuring machine combines the accuracy of a laboratory measuring device with high speed and much higher acceleration
News on the Portable coordinate measuring machine CMM from Hexagon Metrology Europe, Romer
(November 2005)
Portable CMM is a modular system that combines two different, quickly changeable arm sizes in one single equipment, thus allowing the best accuracy/volume ratio