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(Schneider Messtechnik, Bad Kreuznach, Germany) -- Schneider Messtechnik, a leading company in the field of production measurement technology, has launched V-CAD rapid, a 2D optical measuring device that is both mobile and compact.
“Thanks to the intuition-based user interface of the M3 measuring…
(Paul N. Gardner: Pompano Beach, FL) -- Paul N. Gardner Co. recently released three products for testing paints and coatings: an anti-sag meter, multiple clearance square applicator, and a stainless-steel bar film applicators.
Anti-sag meter
Coatings applied on nonhorizontal surfaces will sag due…
(Dimensional Control Systems: Troy, MI) -- Dimensional Control Systems (DCS), developer of variation analysis and quality management system software and provider of engineering services, is presenting at RTT Excite 2013 June 20–21, 2013, at RTT’s (developer of unique solutions for product…
(Hexagon Metrology: North Kingstown, RI) -- Hexagon Metrology has announced the release of the Optiv Classic 443 tp coordinate measuring machine (CMM), the newest model in the Optiv Classic series. The unit comes touch-trigger probe ready and includes a high-resolution color CCD camera for…
(CMSC: Benbrook, TX) -- The Coordinate Metrology Society (CMS) has filled all 27 speaker slots at the 2013 Coordinate Metrology Systems Conference (CMSC) scheduled for July 22–26, 2013, at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina in San Diego, California. Each year, the event attracts hundreds of 3D…
(Costa Mesa, CA) -- The ATOS Core series is the newest addition to the ATOS product line of advanced 3D scanners engineered by optical metrology systems expert GOM in Braunschweig, Germany. The ATOS Core is truly a mini-powerhouse. It fuses the latest 3D scanning technology and intelligent…
(Hexagon Metrology: North Kingstown, RI) -- Hexagon Metrology has announced the launch of PC-DMIS 2013, a significant development release of the world’s most popular metrology software. PC-DMIS focuses on the collection, evaluation, management, and presentation of manufacturing data to reduce…
(Hexagon Metrology: North Kingstown, RI) -- Hexagon Metrology has introduced PC-DMIS Touch, a revolutionary measurement software for portable arm and DCC CMMs. Utilizing high-resolution multi-touch display technology, users physically interact with measurement sequences, feature variables, and…
(NIST: Gaithersburg, MD) -- The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is hosting and co-organizing the 2013 North American Coordinate Metrology Association (NACMA) meeting, Aug. 27–30, 2013, at NIST in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
The NACMA @ NIST conference is focused on training for…
(NIST: Gaithersburg, MD) -- The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is hosting and co-organizing the 2013 North American Coordinate Metrology Association (NACMA) meeting, Aug. 27–30, 2013, at NIST in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
The NACMA @ NIST conference is focused on training for…
(Hexagon: North Kingstown, RI) -- Hexagon Metrology today officially unveiled HexagonMetrologyU, the first e-learning portal designed to engage and support the metrology industry. The interactive platform debuts over 30 online courses covering metrology fundamentals, basic and intermediate…
(NVision: Coppell, TX) -- Lighting Science uses the HandHeld laser scanner from NVision to ensure the dimensional integrity of the extremely complicated castings it purchases and uses in its roadway light emitting diode (LED) fixtures. In the past, it was difficult to inspect the castings because…
(Artec: Palo Alto, CA) -- Artec, developer of 3D scanning and 3D facial recognition technology has announced a new generation handheld, 3D scanner—Spider—named for its many “eyes.”
Unlike other handheld scanners, Spider has been developed for scanning objects with many small details, such as…
(Coordinate Metrology Society: San Diego) -- The Coordinate Metrology Society (CMS) recently announced the Library of Congress has issued ISSN numbers for the print and online versions of The Journal of the CMSC. ISSN 2328-6067 has been assigned to the print version of The Journal of the CMSC, and…
Don't forget, this week is World Metrology Week (Monday was World Metrology Day in case you missed it). Quality Digest and the Coordinate Metrology Society have joined forces to bring you extra features, photos, games, contests, and prize drawings, all of which will appear in portions of the…
(Hexagon Metrology: North Kingstown, RI) -- Hexagon Metrology has launched the Hexagon Metrology Support Center in conjunction with World Metrology Day, May 20, 2013. The online portal is a centralized resource for support of any Hexagon Metrology product. Customers will have 24/7 access to a…
(API: Rockville, MD/Stuttgart, Germany) -- Automated Precision Inc. has unveiled a revolutionary advancement in laser tracker technology—the world’s first completely wireless, controller-free laser tracker: the Omnitrac 2.
Built on the frame of the API’s Radian tracker, the Omnitrac 2 offers an…
(Carl Zeiss Microscopy: Thornwood, NY) -- Carl Zeiss Microscopy LLC is holding two workshop series on its scanning electron microscope (SEM) products. Separate events will be held for the ZEISS Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope (ΣIGMA, SUPRA, ULTRA, and MERLIN Series), and the EVO Series…
(Verisurf: Anaheim, CA) -- ATS International B.V. and Verisurf Software Inc. have signed a technology partnership agreement to integrate Verisurf Software with ATS CM4D software to automate product-quality validation solutions and further developments in this field.
ATS International B.V. and…
(Brunson: Kansas City, MO) -- Brunson Instrument Co. has launched the Brunson EasyConnect instrument mounting system, the newest addition to its line of instrument stand accessories.
Using the Brunson EasyConnect, a metrology technician can instantly connect and disconnect a laser tracker,…
(API: Rockville, MD) -- Automated Precision Inc. (API) has reached a long-term agreement with software provider New River Kinematics. As a result of this agreement, API trackers, such as the Radian, will continue to work with NRK’s SpatialAnalyzer software.
API’s laser trackers are designed to…
(Creaform: Lévis, Quebec, Canada) -- Creaform, a leader in portable 3D measurement solutions and 3D engineering services, has launched the MetraSCAN-R series of robot-mounted optical CMM 3D scanners for automated inspection on and off the production line. The devices were premiered last week at the…
(Delcam: Birmingham, UK) -- The 2013 release of Delcam’s inspection and reverse-engineering software, PowerINSPECT, offers unique dual-device inspection options that allow measurement with two portable devices at the same time. PowerINSPECT is believed to be the only inspection software that…
(Hexagon: North Kingstown, RI) -- Hexagon Metrology released its preliminary agenda for HxGN LIVE, which builds on this year’s theme, Great Stories Start Here. The annual conference will be held June 3–6, 2013, at the MGM Grand Resort in Las Vegas. Hexagon Metrology will host the largest gathering…
(FARO: Lake Mary, FL) -- FARO Technologies Inc., a trusted source for 3D measurement and imaging technology, will be a corporate sponsor of the upcoming traveling exhibition, SuperScan: Digitizing the World. Commencing in early 2014, the exhibit will incorporate 3D imaging technologies and software…
