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(Michigan Metrology: Livonia, MI) -- Michigan Metrology, experts in solving problems related to surface texture, wear, finish, and friction, announce an online, two-day class in surface texture, friction, and wear. The class, which will be held online March 10–11, 2021, is part of a suite of online…
(ESPRIT: Camarillo, CA) -- ESPRIT, the industry’s most trusted CAM software for CNC programming, optimization, and simulation, announces the debut release of its on-demand training platform, ESPRIT Learning Center, to the general public.
Traditionally, ESPRIT’s applications engineers lead in-…
Shape, color, and gloss: Those are an object’s three most salient visual features. Currently, 3D printers can reproduce shape and color reasonably well. Gloss, however, remains a challenge. That’s because 3D printing hardware isn’t designed to deal with the different viscosities of the varnishes…
(Nikon Metrology: Brighton, MI) -- Safety standards are becoming ever stricter throughout manufacturing, particularly in the aerospace and automotive industries. Companies using X-ray CT (computed tomography) for nondestructively testing safety-critical components in those and other sectors are…
(LMA Consulting Group: Claremont, CA) -- Manufacturing and supply chain expert, Lisa Anderson, president of LMA Consulting Group Inc., is seeing manufacturers embrace smart manufacturing with a sustainable approach. Not only are manufacturers embracing the use of AI and other technologies, but…
(Vision Engineering: New Milford, CT) -- Vision Engineering broadens its range of popular ‘LVC’ automated video measurement systems with the addition of LVC200 and higher specification “Plus” variants.
Ideal for measuring large components or multiple small components, quickly, easily, and…
(Marposs: Auburn Hills, MI) -- Marposs, a world leader in measurement, inspection and test technologies, has announced Minimicromar3, an in- and post-process grinding gauge designed for small diameter measurement. This ultra-compact gauge is well-suited for the manufacturing of very small ground…
(Marposs: Auburn Hills, MI) -- Marposs, a world leader in measurement, inspection, and test technologies, announces the availability of its Aeroel Wireline laser measuring system designed for in-line checking of drawn wire diameter and ovality. Wireline is a contactless gauging system well-suited…
(Citius Publishing: Austin, TX) -- Everyone should be aware that organizations need to improve and adapt to survive. Because of this aspiration, a business may undertake a process improvement program such as lean or Six Sigma; however, often, these process improvement program undertakings are not…
At the beginning of the Covid-19 crisis, the state of Massachusetts assembled a manufacturing emergency response team as part of its efforts to respond to the desperate need for personal protective equipment (PPE), particularly masks and gowns. The Massachusetts Emergency Response Team (M-ERT)—…
(Creaform: Lévis, Canada) -- Creaform, a worldwide leader in 3D measurement solutions, announces the latest release in its R-Series lineup, including the new MetraSCAN-R BLACK|Elite as well as the addition of four different models in the CUBE-R 3D scanning measuring machine. Creaform also launched…
(Digital Metrology Solutions: Columbus, IN) -- Digital Metrology Solutions, provider of measurement software, consulting, and training, has announced the kickoff of its “Notepad Series” videos. These short, informal sessions make surface texture understandable for those who rely on the information…
(Exact Metrology: Cincinnati) -- Exact Metrology, a comprehensive metrology service provider, recently released the Hexagon RS6 laser scanner, designed for high-speed and accuracy scanning. It scans up to 1.2 million points/sec with a scan rate of 300 Hz. The RS6 also has a wider laser stripe of…
(The L.S. Starrett Company: Athol, MA) -- The L.S. Starrett Company, a global manufacturer of precision hand tools and gauges, metrology systems and more, has introduced the new AVX550 Multi-Sensor Vision System equipped with dual optical systems and touch-probe capability to measure parts with a…
(Exact Metrology: Cincinnati) -- From Oct. 11, 2019 to April 26, 2020, the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration in New York exhibited “Sisters in Liberty: From Florence, Italy, to New York, New York.” The exhibit was a collaboration between Kent State University in Kent, Ohio, and the Opera…
(NVision: Southlake, TX) -- Hamar Industries Inc. was able to design three new roof rack product lines in just one-third the usual time by utilizing the engineering services of NVision Inc. NVision's 3D laser scanning captured the exact geometry of three vehicles' roof profiles and the data was…
(Brooks Life Sciences: Chelmsford MA) -- Brooks Life Sciences, a division of Brooks Automation, announces the immediate availability of BioStore IIIv, an automated next-generation alternative to manual -80° mechanical freezers. BioStore IIIv provides the documentation rigor when managing high-value…
(Michigan Metrology: Livonia, MI) -- Michigan Metrology, experts in solving problems related to surface texture, wear, finish, and friction, are now offering courses in surface texture analysis, friction, and wear in online formats.
“These courses are designed for scientists, engineers, and…
(The L.S. Starrett Company: Athol, MA) -- The L.S. Starrett Company, a leading global manufacturer of precision hand tools and gages, metrology systems, and more, has introduced more than 100 electronic digital micrometers with new features for improved ergonomics, functionality, and productivity.…
(ISO: Geneva) -- Clinical investigation of medical devices is naturally highly regulated, with numerous national and regional rules and requirements that must be adhered to by manufacturers and investigators, as well as other parties involved in clinical trials.
ISO 14155: “Clinical investigation…
(Productivity Press: New York) -- Sharing best practices across industries and functions is an accepted approach to continuous improvement. The benchmarking trend of the 1990s has evolved with the help of competitive analysis, performance excellence awards, and other corporate recognition programs…
(ISO: Geneva) -- The committee responsible for the development of the international standard, ISO 9001:2015—"Quality management systems—Requirements," has announced a user survey to gather information on the value of ISO 9001:2015.
According to a press release from ISO/Technical Committee 176/…
(NIMS: Fairfax, VA) -- The National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS), established in 1995, is marking its 25th anniversary in 2020 with fresh, forward-thinking methodologies for skills training, performance validation, and credentialing that address the competencies needed by today’s…
(Thomas: New York) -- Thomas, the leader in product sourcing, supplier selection, and marketing solutions for industry, has released the results of its latest survey canvassing North American manufacturing and industrial sectors. This installment in the Thomas Industrial Survey Series generated…
(AIMS Metrology: Dayton Ohio) -- AIMS Metrology, a Dayton, Ohio-based OEM for coordinate measuring machines, announced today it has raised the bar for shop floor CMMs with its introduction of the new Summit 10.10.10. Engineered with a 5-axis REVO-2 dynamic scanning probe and 1 meter cubed capacity…
