(Carl Zeiss IMT: Minneapolis) -- The new VAST XTR gold probe from Carl Zeiss enables flexible and highly accurate measurements in industrial measuring, thus increasing productivity and flexibility for operators. Thanks to the integrated rotary axis, the VAST XTR gold turns the stylus system in the direction of the feature being measured and adjusts effortlessly to complex workpieces, enabling it to reach virtually any position.

Until now, operators had to choose either a flexible, stepping articulating probe holder that offered passive but less accurate scanning, or a fixed scanning probe, which is more accurate but not as flexible. The VAST XTR gold combines the best of both. The key feature is its integrated swivel joint. “It enables the stylus system to turn as far as possible in 15° increments and thus always be positioned at the right angle to the part,” says Andreas Bucher, product manager at Carl Zeiss IMT. For special applications, this value can also be configured for any angle through the use of stylus systems. The VAST XTR gold is designed for long, heavy styli up to 350 mm long and 500 g in weight.

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