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News Release from: International Metrology Systems | Subject: Version 2.5 Active MatrixT CAD interface
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 30 October 2003
Interface is bi-directional link for
standard CAD
CAD interface product allows Virtual DMIS users to directly import CAD models from all major CAD systems including CATIA, Pro/E, and Unigraphics as well as all ACIS and Parasolids based systems.
formats International Metrology Systems announces commercial availability of version 2.5 of the new Active MatrixT CAD interface developed by its' sister company, Entelegence Software Solutions Active Matrix allows Virtual DMIS users to directly import CAD models from all major CAD systems including CATIA, Pro/E, and Unigraphics as well as all ACIS and Parasolids based systems
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 2 Mar 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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Providing bi-directional link for most CAD formats
Active CAD interface allows Virtual DMIS users to directly import CAD models from all major CAD systems including CATIA, Pro/E, and Unigraphics as well as all ACIS and Parasolids based systems.
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Active Matrix will be marketed to industrial users through International Metrology Systems' global distribution network.
"We have included a number of new features that are based on direct input from our users," said Dr.Jun Hu, Vice President of Research and Development.
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"In addition to the ability to directly read all the major CAD formats, we have designed this new program to include a CAD viewer/editor, allowing users to manipulate the CAD model to the needs of the metrology and production environment.
Features not needed for metrology or production can be interactively deleted from the model, improving system performance." "Another key request from our users is to install this module on an independent computer," commented Ken Sheehan, vice president of marketing.
"This allows CAD model preparation to be done away from the measuring device - letting users deploy the software in ways that match their existing workflow model, rather than forcing users to change their current practices.
The ability to export a prepared model in virtually all industry standard formats expands the scope of Active Matrix to CAM and PDM applications." About Virtual DMIS - with users on 6 continents in 12 languages, Virtual DMIS is the leading DMIS based Enterprise Metrology Software Solution.
Development continues on Virtual DMIS and in addition to the Coordinate Measuring Machine, applications are now available for other measuring devices such as Vision, Multi Sensor, Articulated Arm, Laser Tracker and Machine Tools.
These applications utilize the same innovative user interface techniques, including the patented "Iconized DMIS", providing a seamless transition from one measurement device to another.
About International Metrology Systems - International Metrology Systems was formed in 1992 through the acquisition of Ferranti Metrology, the original inventors and pioneers of CMM technology in 1959.
IMS produces contact and non-contact measurement systems in a wide variety of configurations from shop floor mobile systems to large gantry style CMMs with a total installed base of over 6000 systems.
IMS' strategic goals include retrofits of existing systems with modern controls and software.
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