(Mahr Federal Inc.: Providence, RI) -- As dimensional metrology systems increase in accuracy and sophistication, they are more capable than ever of helping to improve quality and cut costs in production environments. Once there, however, they must often be run by operators who are not experienced in dimensional metrology procedures and are also doing a multitude of other tasks. That gap, says Mahr Federal's Pat Nugent, must be bridged by the operating software of the metrology systems. Case in point: Mahr's newest EasyForm version 3.0 software for their MMQ Formtester line.

"Ease of use in software has become a key differentiator of advanced measuring systems," says Nugent, who is vice president of metrology systems for Mahr's U.S. operation. "The easier the software is to operate and the more it can do, the more value these systems can bring to a production operation. When sophisticated measurements like cylindricity, roundness, and perpendicularity can be performed by machine operators right in production areas, they can save time, minimize scrap, and significantly reduce production costs."

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