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Program covers manual/DCC vision measurement
Wilcox Associates has released CAD-based 3D vision measurement program for manual and DCC vision measurement systems, multi-sensor measurement systems and vision probe CMMs.
News from Wilcox Associates (11 July 2008)
Metrology catalogue lists over 6000 products
Eley Metrology's latest catalogue of precision measuring instruments and systems contains a wide selection of measuring instruments with an excellent price/performance ratio.
News from Eley Metrology ( 1 July 2008)
Software raises CMM measurements speed
User application article Wilcox Associates at IMTS will be showing its PC-DMIS 4.3 3D CMM software giving dramatic improvements in measurement speed and support for probes and vision measurement.
News from Wilcox Associates (10 June 2008)
CMMs are easy to use and program
User application article Turbomachinery components demand advanced quality control equipment for which a company reviewed its inspection facilities, particularly in the area of co-ordinate measuring machines (CMM) capacity.
News from Wenzel UK ( 9 May 2008)
CMM builder Wenzel to show advanced probing
As well as demonstrating the Renishaw Revo probe in action on a CMM at MACH 2008, Wenzel will show a compact laser line scanner for reverse engineering or CAD comparison.
News from Wenzel UK (15 April 2008)
Portable CMM arm is 30% more accurate
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.
News from FARO Technologies ( 5 February 2008)
Shop floor CMM cuts inspection times
Drive design, low inertia/high-speed characteristics and intuitive Windows based software, enable a CMM to cut inspection times and eradicate quality department 'bottlenecks'.
News from Aberlink ( 4 December 2007)
Portable CMMs are more accurate, lower cost
An entry-level portable measurement arm with 0.036mm accuracy has a much lower price yet offers more accuracy than its predecessor. Brochure available
News from Faro UK (23 October 2007)
Modular CMM software is user-friendly
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.
News from Eley Metrology ( 5 September 2007)
Portable coordinate measuring software upgraded
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.
News from Hexagon Metrology Europe, Romer (23 August 2007)
Coordinate measurement relies on good software
Jon Hobden looks at the development of Coordinate Measuring Machines and the importance of finding the right CMM software for a given application.
News from WHITE PAPERS by the Editor (16 August 2007)
Precision engineer invests in portable CMM
Precision aerospace component manufacturer has invested in a portable CMM to measure components in-situ and avoid the need to re-set machinery. Brochure available
News from Faro UK (29 June 2007)
Mould injection company chooses portable CMM
User application article A mould injection company has chosen a portable CMM over stationary CMM for the measurement their large, heavy moulds and saves US$7000 in first four months of use.
News from FARO Technologies (29 June 2007)
Portable CMM results in faster inspection
User application article An Amercan tool and die company has chosen a portable CMM resulting in faster inspection of their metal stampings, many of which were too complex for a fixed CMM installation.
News from FARO Technologies (29 June 2007)
Tool dimension calculation process improved
User application article A FaroArm portable CMM from Faro Technologies has reduced the time taken to collect measurements of star wheels in bottling machines by 60%. Brochure available
News from Faro UK (26 June 2007)
Microwave point level switching a safer option
Hawk Measurement Systems has introduced the Microwave Pulse Switch that enables point level switching for presence or absence of most solid and liquid materials.
News from Hawk Measurement America (15 June 2007)
Portable CMM for production floor efficiency
User application article The FaroArm developed by Faro Technologies is lightweight, portable and makes measuring different parts as simple as opening a file or importing a CAD file. Brochure available
News from Faro UK (29 May 2007)
Part inspection time reduced by 50%
User application article 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 from FARO Technologies (28 May 2007)
Digital measuring speeds reverse engineering
User application article Faro Technologies introduced the Platinum FaroArm into the reverse engineering process of a company and reduced pattern production time by 50%.
News from FARO Technologies (22 May 2007)
Contact and non-contact measuring in one tool
User application article A stamping and welding facility has acquired a Faro ScanArm to digitally collect and store basic geometric measurements of Honda under-carriage frames.
News from FARO Technologies (15 May 2007)
Digital measurement of suspension components
User application article Rough Country purchased a FaroArm by Faro Technologies to assist in the design, production and inspection of suspension systems, undercarriages, truck body frames.
News from FARO Technologies (15 May 2007)
Portable, lightweight 3D measurements
User application article A manufacturer of components for air conditioning systems turned to Faro Technologies for a low-cost way to capture, record and display 3D measurements. Brochure available
News from Faro UK (15 May 2007)
Tough CMM uses mechanical bearings
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 from Aberlink ( 9 May 2007)
Camera-based co-ordinate measuring for car maker
User application article Bentley, the luxury car manufacturer, purchased a Venture 3030 camera-based co-ordinate measuring machine from Baty International.
News from Baty International ( 4 May 2007)
Precision measurement of long bores
The LBM series from Eley Metrology is a measuring concept for the precision measurement of long bores.
News from Eley Metrology (30 March 2007)
Virtual DMIS quality data software gets dealer
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.
News from Eley Metrology (29 March 2007)
CMMs, layout machines, surface tables
Crown Windley has launched new products under the banner of Eley Metrology following its centenery.
News from Eley Metrology (29 March 2007)
CAD comparison and dimensional analysis
FitIT is a CAD Comparison and Dimensional Analysis software tool from Eley Metrology Software, which is available for use with Profile Projectors.
News from Eley Metrology (29 March 2007)
Group serves portable metrology market
The Portable Metrology Group has been set up by Hexagon Metrology to serve the North American inspection and measurement marketplace.
News from Hexagon Metrology US ( 6 March 2007)
Vision based coordinate measuring machines
ActiCM, manufacturer of vision based coordinate measuring machines, has signed an agreement with a second Chinese distributor.
News from ActiCM ( 1 March 2007)
Laser scanning microscope is precise
The Zeiss LSM 5 DUO Laser Scanning Microscope has picked up the top prize in the coveted RandD 100 Awards, widely recognised as the 'Science Oscar'.
News from Carl Zeiss, Metrology Division (22 January 2007)
Compact, automatic camera for CMM range
A product of exhaustive in-house development, a compact, automatic camera from Aberlink was designed to supply class-leading, non-distorted aberration free image to PC monitors.
News from Aberlink (18 January 2007)
Sub-contract measuring, training and programming
Status Metrology Solutions will celebrate its 25th anniversary during 2007.
News from Status Metrology Solutions (20 December 2006)
Portable coordinate measuring machines for lab
Romer portable coordinate measuring machines are designed for industries that need to inspect, measure or reverse engineer workpieces on the shop floor or in the metrology lab.
News from Hexagon Metrology Europe, Romer (13 November 2006)
Powerful inspection and reverse-engineering
Romer has announced the release of its Stinger IIi portable CMM, the company's latest offering for engineers and manufacturers who require powerful inspection and reverse-engineering.
News from Hexagon Metrology Europe, Romer (13 November 2006)
Professional CAD software part of CMM offering
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.
News from Aberlink ( 8 November 2006)
CMM sales reported to be 'outstanding'
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 from Aberlink (26 September 2006)
CMM introduces affordable scanning
Coordinate measuring machine provides a particularly affordable means of entering the world of scanning technology for production and progress inspection of single processing stages.
News from Carl Zeiss, Metrology Division (21 August 2006)
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