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(Leica Geosystems, Norcross, GA) -- Geo-Instruments has implemented one of the industry’s first automated laser scanning systems using Leica Geosystems technology for near-real-time geotechnical monitoring. The system is used to support construction of the Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority’s…
(Cognex Corp.: Natick, MA) -- Cognex Corp. has introduced the In-Sight 5605, a high-resolution, self-contained vision system offering unprecedented power and flexibility for applications that require visualization of very small defects, even in a large field of view. The In-Sight 5605 offers the…
(PANalytical: Almelo, the Netherlands) -- Global X-ray analytical instrument manufacturer, PANalytical, has changed the game in multipurpose X-ray diffraction (XRD) with the launch of its Empyrean high-performance diffractometer. Every major element of Empyrean is new: the X-ray source, the state-…
(Gradient Lens Corp.: Rochester, NY) -- The new Hawkeye Rigid Video Borescopes offer the convenience and image quality of video built right into every scope. This new line of direct-to-video borescopes has integrated charge-coupled device (CCD) cameras built into each of 18 models of Hawkeye Pro…
(Instron: Norwood, MA) -- Instron announces its new line of universal materials testing equipment. The 5900 Series offers exceptional performance packaged in innovative frames, designed with enhancements that deliver superior accuracy and reliability, improved ergonomics, and an enhanced overall…
(The Modal Shop: Cincinnati) -- Major parts recalls cost a company more than just money. A damaged reputation can be a large, long-term loss, negatively affecting sales for years to come—especially if the recalled parts are safety-critical. Avoiding major recalls can be done simply, quickly, and…
(Pointools: London) -- Software from Pointools is being used to create 3-D walk-through models to explore the viability of laser scanning on the moon and Mars. Researchers from Navajo Technical College, together with representatives from NASA and New Mexico Tech, laser scanned a volcanic formation…
(Pinpoint Laser Systems: Peabody, MA) -- Pinpoint Laser Systems is introducing a new four-axis microgage receiver that provides useful alignment information for evaluating and correcting machinery alignment problems. The new 4-D Microgage Receiver measures two linear axes, X and Y, and their two…
(EMVA: Munich) -- During a press conference at AUTOMATICA 2010, European Machine Vision Association (EMVA) Vice President Cor Maas noted, “The European machine vision industry is well on track to return to substantial growth this year. Results of our current European market survey point to an 11-…
(NVision: Coppell, TX) -- Materials Analysis Inc., a Dallas engineering firm specializing in litigation support, is using noncontact 3-D scanning to provide critical assistance in product liability cases. The technology is invaluable for showing details that are invisible to the eye or that might…
(Advanced Test Equipment Rentals: San Diego) -- Advanced Test Equipment Rentals, a provider of electronic test and measurement equipment rentals, is pleased to announce immediate availability of the Keithley 2015 Total Harmonic Distortion Multimeter.
Combining audio band quality measurements…
(Cybermetrics Corp.: Phoenix) -- The Bosch Group is a global supplier of technology and services for automotive and industrial technology, consumer goods, and building technology. Bosch chose GAGEtrak Calibration Management Software to track its metrology assets, schedule calibrations, and…
(UNIDO: Vienna) -- Kandeh K. Yumkella, director-general of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), says that Bangladesh has the potential to become the metrology hub of South Asia.
“Bangladesh is growing rapidly, and global metrology and calibration standards could…
(NIST: Gaithersburg, MD) -- In an advance that sounds almost Zen, researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and JILA, a joint institute of NIST and the University of Colorado at Boulder, have demonstrated a new type of pulsed laser that excels at not producing light…
(EDAX Inc.: Mahwah, NJ) -- EDAX Inc., part of AMETEK Inc.’s Material Analysis Division, a provider of X-ray microanalysis and electron diffraction instrumentation, continues to lead the industry with its recent release of OIM 6.0. The software is the first microanalysis package written for 64-bit…
(AIA: Ann Arbor, Michigan) -- The Vision Show, held in Boston, May 25–27, had double the attendees of 2009’s show and conference. The positive response to the show and conference parallel the recovery of the market and growth in the industries that are seeking vision and imaging solutions. The…
(Veeco Instruments Inc.: Plainview, NY) -- As part of its ongoing series of live webinars on 3-D, noncontact surface profilometry, Veeco Instruments Inc. will be hosting a free online seminar on “NonContact, 3-D Optical Surface Profilometry for Ophthalmic Manufacturing.” Andrew Masters, Ph.D.,…
(SICK: Minneapolis) -- Join SICK product experts in West Chester, Ohio, at the 2010 SICK Solutions Forum, June 23, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Cincinnati Marriott North Union Center to take part in hands-on product demonstrations and interactive displays as well as in-depth application and…
(MRPC: Butler, WI) -- MRPC, a single-source provider of medical device components and assemblies, continues its commitment to product quality and responsiveness by advancing the application of scientific molding across multiple manufacturing processes.
Scientific molding is a disciplined…
(DALSA: Billerica, MA) -- DALSA Corp., a global provider of machine vision technology, recently announced a new gigabit Ethernet (GigE)-ready vision appliance called GEVA, which stands for GigE Vision Appliance. Compatible with the full range of DALSA Genie and Spyder3 cameras, GEVA offers a cost-…
(CMSC: Benbrook, TX) -- The Coordinate Metrology Society invites you to join them for the Coordinate Metrology Systems Conference (CMSC), July 12–16, at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Nevada.
Why attend?
The latest in cutting-edge portable coordinate metrology systems, software, and…
(CMS: Benbrook, TX)-- The Coordinate Metrology Society (CMS) has announced the organization has chosen 25 technical white papers to be presented at its annual Coordinate Metrology Systems Conference (CMSC), July 12–16, at the world class Grand Sierra Resort located in Reno.
White paper…
(Buehler: Lake Bluff, IL) -- Buehler’s new OmniMet 9.5 image acquisition and quantitative analysis software improves lab efficiency and increases operator appeal compared to previous generations of the product. Specific improvements include browsing the database using a typical PC-style folder…
(Mettler-Toledo Inc.: Columbus, OH) -- Mettler-Toledo introduces the new VLM3 ‘A’ series dual-ended-beam weigh module. The VLM3 is now available in painted carbon steel or glass bead blasted stainless steel mounting hardware. Carbon steel assemblies are provided with the nickel plated alloy steel…
(Verisurf Software: Anaheim, CA) -- Verisurf Software and Mastercam resellers will present a Master3DGage webinar that will introduce the new affordable, portable Master3DGage coordinate measuring machine (CMM) designed for rapid machine-shop inspection.
Unlike expensive fixed CMMs with 2-D…
