Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Reverse Engineering",
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 laser tracker is more accurate from
Leica Geosystems AG, which we summarised at the time by saying "Easily portable laser tracker claims substantial advances in thermal stability and volumetric accuracy, accelerated start-up times, major speed improvements and a maintenance-free
internal design".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release Investing in India - metrology experiences from
Renishaw: "To promote business co-operation between the UK and India, Renishaw related its Indian investments experiences at the 'Advanced Engineering Summit' this week".
In January 2008, we covered the news from Jet Edge
concerning its Water jet systems at Allright Tool
- take a look at Water jet cutting increases revenue by 79%
which says: "Within two years of buying its waterjet systems, an Alabama, USA, company saw its annual revenue increase by more than 79% and it grew from 10 employees to 25".
Take a look also at the news release from Leica Geosystems AG, Laser trackers measure large components,
as well as Southern UK manufacturing show expands from European Trade and Exhibition Services,
and Coordinate measuring arm uses laser scanning from Metris.
See also:
Advanced probe made for measuring arms
(December 2007)
In a strategic alliance with Renishaw, FARO Technologies has introduced an advanced probe for measurement arms that increases user productivity and confidence in results
Measurement machine switches between sensors
(November 2007)
Measuring machine provides full 4-axis part measurement using a combination of video, touch probe, micro-probe and optional laser independently in the same set-up
CMM arms now link up to Tebis scanning
(November 2007)
To bring more flexibility to scanning, Faro is now offering links to Tebis surface reverse engineering packages for its FaroArm portable coordinate measuring machines
Manual coordinate measuring arm is lightweight
(November 2007)
A highly accurate, portable, manual coordinate measuring arm can be put to work just as easily in the metrology laboratory as on the shop floor
Measuring arm is highly accurate
(October 2007)
A highly accurate and easy to handle manually operated coordinate measuring arm can be equipped with a variety of touch trigger and laser scanning probes
Measuring arm makes North American sale
(October 2007)
Only two weeks after exhibiting at the recent USA exhibition, Quality Expo, FARO Technologies made its first North American sale of metrology equipment to an aerospace company
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
Modular CMM software is user-friendly
(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
GT1 team takes on point cloud metrology
(August 2007)
A leading GT1 car racing team has signed a technology sponsorship agreement with a provider of standard point cloud metrology engineering software for reverse engineering
Laser scanning and inspection service opened
(August 2007)
Global provider of dimensional measurement, 3D laser scanning and terrestrial scanning services has recently opened a laser scanning and inspection service bureau in the Netherlands
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
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
Smaller hand-held scanner is easier to handle
(July 2007)
A high-speed, hand-held scanner is 30% smaller and weighs 20% less and than its predecessor and features 'instant temperature compensation' for use in almost any environment
Low cost 3D scanner made for digital modelling
(July 2007)
A highly affordable and robust 3D scanner for many manufacturing and design uses makes a digital surface plot of objects such as engineering components, bespoke medical supports and implants
Scanning system checks complex moulding geometry
(July 2007)
A cross sectional scanning inspection system will capture the most complex internal and external geometries of small injection mouldings
Digital factory project invests in RP
(June 2007)
The UK University of Sunderland's AMAP-NEPA Digital Factory project has invested in a 3D fused deposition modelling system that will produce models and invest casting patterns
Forging presses upgraded in short time
(June 2007)
UK heavy fabrication company is able to provide an expert service that can return forging presses, manipulators, to as-new or even superior condition, in a very short time time
Twenty years of 3D laser scanners
(June 2007)
Laser Design has celebrated twenty years of supplying 3D laser scanners for aerospace, automotive and electronics companies, as well as medical devices and reverse engineering solutions
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
Laser probe for portable inspection system
(May 2007)
Romer has announced the launch of the ScanShark V5 laser probe, an addition to their portable inspection and reverse engineering systems, which includes Infinite portable CMM, software and PC
Portable CMM arm assists windshield manufacturer
(May 2007)
Form Tec, based in Martinsville, IN, USA, has purchased a FaroArm to accurately measure the curved planes of their polycarbonate-based windshields and windows
Digital measuring speeds reverse engineering
(May 2007)
Faro Technologies introduced the Platinum FaroArm into the reverse engineering process of a company and reduced pattern production time by 50%
CMM/laser inspection and reverse engineering
(May 2007)
Romer, a Hexagon Metrology company, has announced ScanShark, an inspection and reverse engineering system which utilises portable CMM and non-contact laser scanning technology
Contact and non-contact measuring in one tool
(May 2007)
A stamping and welding facility has acquired a Faro ScanArm to digitally collect and store basic geometric measurements of Honda under-carriage frames
Laser scanners assist in TV car customisation
(May 2007)
Johnny Omundson of Talon Motorsports will use a Faro Laser Tracker and Platinum Faro ScanArm to customise a 1970 Chevelle on Hot Rod TV
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
Laser scanning system for Egyptian mummies
(May 2007)
Geomatics company, Plowman Craven, purchased a robust EuroPac Metrology laser scanning system to investigate mummies in the Bahariyah Oasis, located in Egypt's Western Desert
Metrology services expanded with portable-CMM arm
(April 2007)
GKS Inspection Services has purchased a Faro portable-CMM articulated arm to provide large part inspection, on-site laser scanning and dimensional inspection at its Minnesota office
Video measuring machine improves hand tools
(April 2007)
Stanley Tools' European test laboratory in Rotherham, UK has purchased an OGP 'SmartScope ZIP 250' video measuring machine, including a maintenance and servicing contract to improve tool quality
FeatureCAM CAD/CAM enquires answered on-line
(April 2007)
An on-line forum for users of Delcam FeatureCAM range of CAD/CAM software will be monitored by the company so that it can answer queries and provide tips to users
CAD software donated to women in engineering
(April 2007)
KeyCreator and Envisioneer CAD software licenses provided to 20 students at the women in engineering conference
Portable on-site scanning and inspection
(April 2007)
GKS Inspection Services has purchased a fourth Faro Platinum portable-CMM articulated arm to increase the capacity of its Detroit-area dimensional inspection services
Reconditioning service for machines and parts
(March 2007)
DavyMarkham has announced the introduction of a new dedicated Reconditioning Service, at its Darnall Works, which includes a fast-track capacity able to respond within 24 hours
Surface mount and rapid prototyping
(March 2007)
AWS Electronics will announce its growth into a GBP30M group with three operations in the UK and a factory in Slovakia at Nepcon