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(Nikon Vision Co.: Tokyo) -- Nikon Vision Co., a subsidiary of Nikon Corp., has released the Nikon Laser Rangefinder PROSTAFF 3i—the ideal partner for outdoor activities.
The PROSTAFF 3i employs ID Technology, which displays the horizontal distance in addition to the actual distance. It also…
(TÜV Rheinland ) -- TÜV Rheinland Industrial Solutions (TRIS), a full-service inspection, testing, and certification company, has expanded its metallurgical testing and engineering consulting services andrecently opened a new laboratory in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania. It is holding an open house and…
(NVision: Coppell, TX) A heavy equipment manufacturer with facilities throughout the world has improved the dimensional accuracy of its ground engagement tools by using an NVision HandHeld laser scanner to measure tooling and finished products with a higher degree of accuracy than was possible in…
(Hexagon Metrology: North Kingstown, RI) -- Hexagon Metrology has released of the new-to-the-market HP-O noncontact scanning probe for high-accuracy measurement and inspection applications.
The noncontact probe is an attractive alternative to conventional tactile analog measurement and scanning…
(Starrett: Athol, MA) -- Doug Starrett, president and CEO of The L.S. Starrett Co., announced that Starrett donated more than $100,000 of precision measuring tools to support Workshops for Warriors, a nonprofit that assists the transition of U.S. military veterans into civilian life through…
(OLYMPUS: Center Valley, PA) -- In response to increasing requirements for particle counting and cleanliness inspection, Olympus recently launched Inspector Series 5.64, an advanced image analysis software system that helps turn Olympus microscopes into high-performance analysis stations.
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(Sunnen: St. Louis, MO) -- Sunnen GR-2245/2241 bore gauges combine rugged design with precise, reliable measurement to 0.0001 in. for heavy-duty large-part machining. Standard models are capable of checking bore diameters from 2 in. (50.8 mm) to 12 in. (300 mm) and bore lengths up to 24 in. (600…
(S-T Industries: St. James, MN) -- The new 7600 Series Horizontal Video Inspection System from S-T Industries is an all-new design from the ground up. It features independent X and Y axes, which allow this instrument to handle very substantial part weight without significant error from deflection…
(Fluke: Everret, WA) -- Maintenance technicians make better, faster decisions when they have field access to maintenance records and when they can review measurements in real time with team members and supervisors. Yet records are usually kept back in the office and team members are rarely in the…
(Creaform: Lévis, Quebec, Canada) -- Creaform, a global leader in portable 3D measurement solutions and 3D engineering services, has launched two completely new versions of the Go!SCAN 3D scanner. Both versions provide unmatched fast and reliable 3D measurements, while offering the easiest portable…
(FARO: Lake Mary, FL) -- FARO Technologies, the world’s most trusted source for 3D measurement, imaging, and realization technology, has released the Focus3D X 130 laser scanner.
The Focus3D X 130, the newest member of Focus3D X Series range of laser scanners, delivers tremendous power, compact…
(AICON: Braunschweig, Germany) -- AICON’s 3D Arena will facilitate vehicle designers’ work in the future. The new tracking system enables them to determine the absolute position of machines in working space, i.e., processing machines such as mobile milling machines or measuring devices such as…
(Polyworks: Quebec, QC, Canada) -- To mark its 20th anniversary as an independent, hardware-neutral, 3D metrology software company, InnovMetric Software Inc. is has announced the release of PolyWorks 2014, a groundbreaking version of its universal 3D metrology software platform. PolyWorks 2014…
(Origin Technologies: Fort Worth, TX) -- Origin Technologies Corp., a global provider of off-the-shelf contour measurement systems, has released its latest LaserGauge sensor, model HS722. This handheld laser profiling system is the smallest of the LaserGauge product line.
“The HS722 is our…
(Spectrum Metrology: Leicester, UK) -- Spectrum Metrology will host a metrology open day at the National Space Centre in Leicester, United Kingdom, this June in conjunction with Taylor Hobson and FARO The event will take place Wednesday, June 25, 2014, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Spectrum Metrology is…
(Basis Software: Colorado Springs, CO) -- Basis Software Inc., announced the release of the Surphaser Model 50HS laser scanner, the first release in an upcoming line of competitively priced long-range scanning products.
The Surphaser Model 50HSX is an entry level version of the popular ER_100HSX…
(Hexagon Metrology: North Kingstown, RI) -- Hexagon Metrology has announced the next generation of the ROMER Absolute Arm. The enhanced portable measuring arm features optimized ergonomics, a new wrist design, and greater stability to create a better user experience while further reducing operator…
(inTEST Thermal: Mansfield, MA) -- A new control platform, the TS Controller, for Sigma Systems’ cryogenically and mechanically cooled thermal chambers and plates has been introduced by inTEST Thermal. Burn-in and testing of components, sensors, and PCBs typically involves temperature cycling from…
(Phillips Precision: Boylston, MA) -- Phillips Precision unveiled a new 12-in. docking rail as part of the Inspection Arsenal Loc-N-Load CMM fixture system at Quality Expo in Dallas. The new rail is designed to fit smaller coordinate measuring machines (CMM) while also satisfying users of larger…
(L.S. Starrett Co.: Athol, MA) -- The L.S. Starrett Co. has developed a new line of AccuPlug bore gages. The AccuPlug consists of interchangeable indicators, handles, plugs, extensions and depth stops for a custom built bore gage built specifically for your application needs.
The AccuPlug line is…
(Hexagon: North Kingstown, RI) -- Hexagon Metrology has announced the launch of the latest generation of the successful Leica T-Scan. More than 15 times faster compared to the previous model, the Leica T-Scan 5 has almost double the stand-off distance, which results in more efficient data capture,…
(Potomac Electric: Boston) -- AVCS-3SD is the only system on the market with fully automatic pressure and process flow control, as well as data acquisition, from 1.3 x 10–3 to 1.3 x 10+5 Pa (1 x 10–5 to 1,000 Torr) with unsurpassed accuracy. The pressure control algorithm, integrated controls,…
(PQ Systems: Dayton, OH) -- A new release of GAGEpack from PQ Systems, provider of quality improvement software and training, offers a “super filter” feature that enables users to see only those gauges relevant to their own divisions, departments, or facilities, and for multiple departments to be…
(CMSC: Benbrook, TX) -- The Coordinate Metrology Society has announced the official last call for papers for the 2014 Coordinate Metrology Systems Conference (CMSC). This is a special year for the organization as it celebrates the 30th anniversary of its annual conference, which will be held July…
(inTEST Thermal: Mansfield, MA) -- A temperature control system for high-speed and high-temperature testing of components, sensors, and PCBs has been introduced by inTEST Thermal. The Thermostream ATS-750 delivers clean dry air from -90 to 300°C to support growing demands for testing electronics…