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F ounded in 1995, Per Scholas is the largest and oldest professional IT workforce development program in New York City, providing technology education, access, training, and job placement services for people in underserved communities. Per Scholas believes that one of the most effective ways to…
(Renishaw: Gloucestershire, UK) -- ATOM is Renishaw’s noncontact optical linear and rotary incremental encoder system combines miniaturization with exceptional performance and reliability.
ATOM linear and rotary (angle) encoder systems feature integral set-up LEDs that are usually sufficient for…
(ThomasNet: New York) -- ThomasNet today announced that it is bringing “Buy it Now on Amazon” functionality to ThomasNet.com. This e-commerce capability supports ThomasNet.com’s position as the leading platform for product sourcing and supplier discovery. Purchasing professionals and engineers can…
(Van Daele & Associates Inc.) -- Businesses do a poor job picking managers to lead their employees, collectively costing companies billions of dollars each year, according to the recent Gallup report “State of the American Manager.”
The report is based on more than “four decades of extensive…
(HEIDENHAIN: Schaumburg, IL) -- The HEIDENHAIN 4×12 Inspection Master is now available for use in calibrating optical comparator system axes. It is especially useful in verifying its X and Y axis position when using the calibration standard in conjunction with evaluation electronics from…
(Thomson Reuters: New York) -- Thomson Reuters, a leading source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals, has published the findings of its sixth annual Cost of Compliance survey, which reveals that regulatory fatigue, resource challenges, and personal liability are expected to…
(FDA: Silver Spring, MD) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has taken important steps to help manufacturers develop biologic products called biosimilars. Biosimilars are highly similar to, and have no clinically meaningful differences from, an already approved biological product.…
(Vision Engineering: New Milford, CT) -- Mantis Elite-Cam HD brings image and video-capture capabilities to the outstanding optical performance of the Mantis family of “eyepiece-less” stereo microscopes. Vision Engineering, a global manufacturer of unique ergonomic stereo microscopes and…
(NIST: Gaithersburg, MD) -- The National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) has announced that it will hold two separate competitions in 2016 for MEP centers in 21 states and Puerto Rico. The upcoming competitions are part of a…
(Zontec: Cincinnati) -- Zontec, the international developer of statistical process control (SPC) software solutions, has released an update to its Synergy 2000 Multi-Function Toolbox for the worldwide market. The Multi-Function Toolbox is an easy-to-use utility program that automates data transfer…
(FARO: Lake Mary, FL) -- FARO Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:FARO), the world’s most trusted source for 3D measurement, imaging, and realization technology, announces the acquisition of kubit GmbH, a global leader in the development of software for surveying and as-built documentation. The acquisition…
(NIST: Gaithersburg, MD) -- In April, the Dimensional Metrology Group from the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Physical Measurement Laboratory (PML) hosted a three-day hands-on training event for 13 industry and government attendees. The class was given in response to an industry-…
(Origin Technologies: Madison, AL) -- Origin Technologies Corp., a global provider of off-the-shelf contour measurement systems, has announced the availability of its latest LaserGauge DSP sensor, model HS770. This portable, hand-held Multi-Vector laser profiling system provides complete 3D…
(API Services: Newport News, VA) -- Konecranes Machine Tool Service recently invested approximately $300,000 in machine tool metrology equipment from Automated Precision Inc. (API). The new Radian laser tracker and four new 6D laser systems enable Konecranes Machine Tool Service to capture…
(Third Dimension: Bristol, UK) -- Third Dimension, the leading supplier of hand-held precision measurement solutions, recently celebrated its success in being named as winners of a Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the international trade category—the UK’s highest accolade for business success.…
(Capture 3D: Miami, FL) -- A GE Aviation open innovation challenge designed to uncover new methods of conducting high-speed, automated inspections of turbine airfoils garnered 51 entries from 48 different participants in 18 countries. The winning entry was submitted by Capture 3D, of Costa Mesa,…
(Verisurf: San Diego, CA) -- Verisurf Software has been selected by Workshops for Warriors to provide 20 fully licensed seats of Verisurf 3D measurement software, in support of the group’s mission to train, certify, and place veterans into advanced manufacturing careers. Each fully bundled seat of…
(Creaform: Lévis, Quebec, Canada) -- AMETEK Creaform has introduced VXinspect, a powerful and intuitive 3D inspection software platform that includes all the tools for first-article inspection (FAI) and quality control. VXinspect provides simple integration for contact (probing) and noncontact (…
(Hexagon: North Kingstown, RI) -- Hexagon Metrology today announced the release of the RS3 upgrade package delivering a dramatic performance improvement for the ROMER Absolute Arm with integrated laser scanner. The RS3 doubles the scan rate of the previous RS2 integrated scanner, enabling users to…
(FARO: Lake Mary, FL) -- The FARO ScanArm HD is an attachment for the FaroArm that combines all of the advantages of a hard probing system with the capabilities of noncontact 3D laser scanning.
This combination provides rapid point-cloud collection with high-definition resolution and precise…
(R&R: Grand Haven, MI) -- R&R Vision Fixtures’ new Quick Slide Plate in conjunction with its Quick Load Corner enables users to extend the reach of travel on their vision systems, making it possible to hold and stabilize parts while enabling complete access and viewing circumference around…
(Creaform: Lévis, Québec) -- Creaform, a global leader in portable 3D measurement solutions and 3D engineering services and software, has released VXmodel, its 3D scan data post-treatment software module, fully integrated in VXelements 4.0. It provides the simplest and fastest path from scans to…
(CMS: Hollywood, FL) -- The Coordinate Metrology Society (CMS) has announced the agenda of its popular, next-generation Measurement Zone providing both educational and competitive programs at the upcoming Coordinate Metrology Systems Conference (CMSC).
Located in the CMSC exhibition hall, the…
(ZEISS: Maple Grove, MN) -- The NEX series of instruments from ZEISS Industrial Metrology integrate additional measurement analysis with new detectors. SURFCOM NEX 100 offers a single hybrid detector to measure surface texture and contour at the same time. RONDCOM NEX Rs offers best-in-class…
(PQ Systems: Dayton, OH) -- PQ Systems announces the release of SQCpack 7, a comprehensive update to their best-selling statistical process control (SPC) solution that helps organizations utilize the power of data analysis to improve quality.
SQCpack 7 is an easy and scalable application that…
