http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/indexes/categorybrowseue.html Surface, Profile and Topology systems latest news on Manufacturingtalk en-gb Copyright (C)2008 Pro-Talk Ltd. All rights reserved. Fri, 10 Oct 2008 08:00:00 UT Fri, 10 Oct 2008 08:00:00 UT http://www.pro-talk.com/images/protalklogo90.gif http://www.pro-talk.com/ 90 79 The best way to check the roundness and concentricity of any honed component is on a computer-based form tester and the same applies to checking surface finish, said Mahr UK. Mon, 28 Jul 2008 08:00:00 UT Mahr UK http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/mxn/mxn105.html Mahr Federal has released a Class 1 Universal Gear Tester for fast, accurate analysis of a wide range of gear and gear tool applications on gears with ODs up to 400mm. Mon, 21 Jul 2008 08:00:00 UT Mahr Federal http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/mxe/mxe159.html Shaw Inspections Systems offers X-ray computed tomography inspection services for larger components up to 200kg in weight, 1m in diameter and up to 2m in height. Mon, 23 Jun 2008 08:00:00 UT Shaw Inspection Systems http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/xte/xte107.html Non-contact laser scanner accurately and efficiently digitises complete part geometries where materials are fragile, flexible or on complex metal, plastics or composite parts. Mon, 02 Jun 2008 08:00:00 UT Metris http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/mra/mra169.html Mahr Federal's surface finish guage will index and measure multiple small parts, such as gears, fuel injector components, or inner and outer bearing components. Fri, 23 May 2008 08:00:00 UT Mahr Federal http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/mxe/mxe158.html In manufacturing ultra high precision air bearing spindles, Air Bearings chose a Mahr Federal machine to check spindle characteristics such as roundness, concentricity and cylindricity. Tue, 13 May 2008 08:00:00 UT Mahr UK http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/mxn/mxn106.html Mahr Federal said that its MarSurf WS 1 surface measurement device uses white-light interferometry to provide fast, high precision, non-contact measurement of surface texture. Mon, 28 Apr 2008 08:00:00 UT Mahr Federal http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/mxe/mxe156.html 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. Wed, 01 Aug 2007 08:00:00 UT Hexagon Metrology http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/bwn/bwn114.html 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. Thu, 26 Jul 2007 08:00:00 UT Unimatic Engineers http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/une/une161.html National Instruments has announced NI TestStand 4.0, test management software help engineers develop and deploy automated validation and manufacturing test systems. Mon, 28 May 2007 08:00:00 UT National Instruments http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/nat/nat355.html Alicona Imaging has introduced 4 InfiniteFocus, a 3D surface characterisation device that allows the collection of optical 3D datasets from the surface of a material. Fri, 25 May 2007 08:00:00 UT Alicona Imaging http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/ago/ago102.html Automatic surface inspection system provides early detection and classification os surface defects in press shop and automotive body assembly. Wed, 18 Apr 2007 08:00:00 UT Steinbichler Optotechnik http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/sni/sni100.html Mahr Federal has produced a catalogue detailing over 50 of its most popular precision gauges called "Precision gauges, Best Sellers Guide". Mon, 16 Apr 2007 08:00:00 UT Mahr Federal http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/mxe/mxe150.html The Novo-Gloss Trio has been constructed using the latest in opto-electronic technology, which boasts a battery life of 15,000 readings. Mon, 23 Oct 2006 08:00:00 UT Rhopoint Instruments http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/rhp/rhp100.html Software released for the analysis of micro- and nano-geometry and 2D/3D surface texture includes a full set of 3D parameters conforming to the new ISO standard on areal surface texture. Mon, 16 Oct 2006 08:00:00 UT Digital Surf http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/dxf/dxf100.html Formtester offers all the measurement capabilities, accuracy and repeatability of an existing model, but has a its simplified controller, new software platform and manual center/tilt-table. Mon, 03 Jul 2006 08:00:00 UT Mahr Federal http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/mxe/mxe120.html Tim Carter has been appointed as Sales Manager at Metrology Direct. Tue, 23 May 2006 08:00:00 UT Metrology Direct http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/mwx/mwx100.html Metrology Direct has entered into a distributor partnership with Andilog, Paris. Tue, 23 May 2006 08:00:00 UT Metrology Direct http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/mwx/mwx101.html The Andidoor I measures in-situ the closing force of automatic doors, in accordance with the European standards EN 12453 and EN 12445. Tue, 23 May 2006 08:00:00 UT Metrology Direct http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/mwx/mwx102.html Hand-held laser scanner uses revolutionary digital technology to provide higher productivity, ability to scan a wider range of surfaces and a system that is easy to use and install. Thu, 27 Apr 2006 08:00:00 UT Metris http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/mra/mra104.html Measuring the surfaces of such intricate but critical components is no longer a 'challenge' when using a metrology-grade self-curing rubber product to produce measurable replica. Wed, 15 Mar 2006 08:00:00 UT Quality Gauging Systems http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/brm/brm115.html Stable Micro Systems has announced the appointment of Dr Lisa Young as applications engineer, assisting in the development of new tests and attachments. Tue, 14 Mar 2006 08:00:00 UT Stable Micro Systems http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/sbl/sbl106.html Form Measuring Machine delivers lab quality 3D and form measurements to the shop floor and its automated measurement and low uncertainty facilitate precision results. Tue, 27 Sep 2005 08:00:00 UT Mahr Federal http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/mxe/mxe102.html Portable, easy-to-use gauge performs high-precision form measurements in production environments and its touchscreen software requires no keyboard to perform measurement tasks. Fri, 23 Sep 2005 08:00:00 UT Mahr Federal http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/mxe/mxe100.html Stable Micro Systems has announced the launch of its new Sachet/Tube Extrusion Rig, a device that quantifies the force required to extrude the contents of tube and sachet style packaging. Thu, 18 Aug 2005 08:00:00 UT Stable Micro Systems http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/sbl/sbl105.html Brookfield recently made the first deliveries of the new digital LFRA Plus texture analyser, developed by Brookfield from the pioneering Boucher electronic gel tester and Metric Stevens Tue, 12 Jul 2005 08:00:00 UT Brookfield Viscometers http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/bip/bip119.html Taylor Hobson, an acknowledged leader in metrology design and manufacturing, has introduced the Surtronic 25, the latest addition to its long-standing line of Surtronic roughness checkers. Tue, 05 Apr 2005 08:00:00 UT Taylor Hobson Precision http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/taj/taj101.html The new compact MarForm MMQ44-R Formtester from Mahr Federal offers more than double the accuracy in roundness measurements, improved straightness measurements, and faster measuring speeds. Wed, 23 Mar 2005 08:00:00 UT Mahr Federal http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/mxe/mxe138.html The P7380 new interchangeable Tip-Clip probe tips enhance usability and connectivity for solder-in, 'fixtured' and handheld applications and are 90% more affordable than competing probe tip solutions. Wed, 09 Jun 2004 08:00:00 UT Tektronix http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/tgk/tgk133.html With new equipment and procedures in place, Taylor Hobson laboratory is accredited and authorised to perform Test Measurements to UKAS standards. Tue, 30 Mar 2004 08:00:00 UT Taylor Hobson Precision http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/taj/taj100.html Intelligent Quality Systems CMMaster 3D Optical Surface Gauge provides high-resolution measurements while significantly reducing measurement time. Thu, 26 Feb 2004 08:00:00 UT Intelligent Quality Systems http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/icf/icf100.html Carl Zeiss has developed a quick, simple and economic solution for the precise measurement of surface topography, roughness and layer thickness such as in the fields of films and coatings. Fri, 23 May 2003 08:00:00 UT Carl Zeiss UK http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/cua/cua101.html Facing tighter regulations on their optical glass products, a European company ordered a large optical test fixture to perform optical tests of the sputtered film coatings on glass substrates. Wed, 29 Jan 2003 08:00:00 UT Owens Design http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/oen/oen100.html The combination of video, laser and touch probe technology is used for the precise surface finish and dimensional measurement of components and devices used in the medical industry. Wed, 11 Dec 2002 08:00:00 UT OGP UK http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/ogp/ogp100.html An affordable food texture analyser is designed to reduce the cost of quality testing in food manufacturing and includes routine and sophisticated texture analysis. Tue, 12 Nov 2002 08:00:00 UT Lloyd Instruments http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/llo/llo149.html Specialist advanced surface-testing technology ranges from coating thickness gauges, ultrasonic thickness gauges and roughness gauges to hardness testers for a wide range of finishes. Tue, 01 Oct 2002 08:00:00 UT Scinco Europe http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/sin/sin100.html Mitutoyo's new SVC Series Formtracers combine surface contour and roughness in one unit providing an ideal solution in situations where a total assessment of a surface is needed. Fri, 09 Mar 2001 08:00:00 UT Mitutoyo http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/mto/mto102.html Moore and Wright's pocket-sized Surfmatic 150 roughness measuring instrument has proved a great success since its recent launch, reports the company. Thu, 01 Feb 2001 08:00:00 UT Moore and Wright http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/moo/moo100.html