(Hexagon Metrology: North Kingstown, RI) -- Hexagon Metrology has launched PC-DMIS 2012, the popular metrology software. PC-DMIS focuses on the collection, evaluation, management, and presentation of manufacturing data to reduce scrap, improve throughput, reduce costs, and build lean manufacturing operations. Hexagon will demonstrate PC-DMIS 2012 with more than 100 software enhancements in booth E-5202 at the 2012 International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS), taking place Sept. 10–15, 2012, at Chicago’s McCormick Place.

PC-DMIS 2012 rolls out ClearanceCube, a new feature that eliminates potential collisions of part and probe. ClearanceCube attaches a protective virtual envelope around the part being measured and guides the probe to avoid that area. The software automatically completes all safety moves so the operator can simply box-select a group of features, then use the Path Optimizer feature to determine the most effective path. Most important, ClearanceCube is assigned to the selected feature, not the plan, which simplifies additions and changes to the inspection routine.

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