Location, location, location! Last month, a diverse assortment of metrologists, scientists, engineers, quality control specialists, manufacturers, educators, and students streamed into the 2013 Coordinate Metrology Systems Conference (CMSC). This annual event was staged at the beautiful Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina in downtown San Diego. I must report the weather and the venue were sublime for the 29th gathering of the Coordinate Metrology Society (CMS).

The marine skyline in sunny California wasn’t the only attraction to lure more than 500 measurement and inspection professionals to the conference. Perhaps it was the packed exhibition hall or the record-breaking 27 technical presentations. It might have been the portable 3D metrology certification program, the workshops, the user group meetings, or the sumptuous banquet. Whatever the appeal, the event’s congenial, educational atmosphere keeps those who want to broaden their skill sets and knowledge of 3D portable measurement coming back year after year.

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