The 23rd Coordinate Metrology Systems Conference convened at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Nevada, July 16-20, 2007. The CMSC Society hosts this gathering each year. The organization is comprised of 3-D measurement technology professionals, service providers, and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) of portable coordinate measurement systems, software, and peripherals. This year’s conference offered a multi-faceted program consisting of a sold-out exhibition hall, advanced workshops, industry updates, and a full roster of white paper presentations by experts in the field of metrology, the science of measurement. The conference schedule also included numerous user appreciation events and networking opportunities for the CMSC community of experts and novices. Many attendees enjoyed a sold-out guided tour of Fallon Naval Air Station and Virginia City, which included panoramic views of the Washoe Valley, Reno, and the Sierra Nevada mountains.The CMSC uniquely serves the technology needs of the workforce performing close-tolerance measurement and inspection of manufactured/assembled components right on the factory floor.

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