Measuring/Inspecting

ICK announced the launch of the KTM contrast sensor.

SICK announced the launch of the Profiler 2 short range distance sensor for measuring profiles and surfaces of complex objects with one laser line.

SICK announced the launch of the Dx50-2 PRO distance sensor, featuring a proprietary High-Definition Distance Measurement (HDDM) platform that provides greater precision at longer sensing distances and an industry-leading operating temperature range and ambient light tolerance.

The L.S. Starrett Co. announced its portable SR100 Surface Roughness Tester.

The L.S. Starrett Co. announced its 4-Port Gage Multiplexer line and SmartCable for a fast and easy way to connect a measuring tool to a PC.

The L.S. Starrett Co. announced its benchtop optical systems are now available with the MetLogix M2 Touchscreen Control, and that The Company's EZ manual vision systems can be equipped with MetLogix M3 Touchscreen Control.

ROMER Inc. announced the launch of CMS108, a high-precision, non-contact laser scanner available for their portable coordinate measuring machines.

The enhanced ROMER Absolute Arm with integrated laser scanner is more rapid than previous versions, offering an acquisition speed of up to 50,000 points per second.

A new version of the F-senso spindle pull-in force measuring device from Röhm Products of America is engineered for use with clamping systems for smaller tool shanks including HSK A 25, A 32 and A 40 and steep taper SK [CAT/BT] 30.

For many precision jobs using a face driver, it is critically important to know the exact force applied to the workpiece by the hydraulic tailstock. Riten Industries Inc. offers a tailstock force gauge to allow users to eliminate any guesswork, especially on older machines.