Inspection & Quality

In a booth full of technology from multi-sensor vision systems, video-based inspection and measurement systems, and even old-school optical comparators, it was a small touchscreen indicator that packed a lot of punch.

Hexagon has acquired the 3D Systems' Geomagic suite of interoperable software packages, which are used to create high-quality 3D models from multiple sources, including laser scanning.

Mazak has opened a new Customer Solutions Center in Florence, Kentucky, which the company says specializes in developing production-ready, custom automation solutions that allow manufacturers to overcome existing labor issues while increasing production output.

Renishaw plc Co-founder David McMurtry has died at age 84. The Gloucestershire, U.K.-based company he began with the invention of a touch probe in 1973 now has more than 1,800 patents and some 5,000 employees across 36 countries. McMurtry invented or co-invented more than 150 of the engineering firm's products.

Cincinnati Incorporated, a provider of built-to-order machine tools, announced that Timothy Warning will be stepping down as president & CEO effective Jan. 1, 2025. At that time, Alan Oak will assume the company's leadership position.

Is it possible the drop in magazine advertising over the past year or so has contributed to the broader market decline? Print media has an upside.

At noon CST Dec. 11, discover how Baker Industries, a leader in large-scale machining for aerospace, automotive, defense, and shipbuilding, is redefining heavy manufacturing. In this exclusive webinar, General Manager Brian Baker shares insights into their advanced machining capabilities, including Emco Mecof Powermill HP5 gantry machining centers, 3D printing innovations, and strategies to eliminate bottlenecks and ensure on-time delivery.

Bearing seats must be straight, round, sized correctly and have the proper surface finish. Without these characteristics, you risk premature failure.

Dormer Pramet has unveiled a redefined brand identity that the company said marks the beginning of a new era for the company.

TIN Coated Thread Gages have high dimensionally stable HSS construction with TIN coating that increases hardness and wear resistance, which extends lifespan and reduces the frequency of calibrations and replacements, saving time and cost. By minimizing friction, EMUGE TIN Coated Gages offer consistent measurements and precision thread sizing.

MSI Viking, a distributor of precision metrology systems and calibration services, has expanded its long-standing partnership with Mahr, a global leader in high-precision metrology instruments.

Universal Robots, the Danish collaborative robot (cobot) company, has today presented for the first time the UR AI Accelerator – a ready-to-use hardware and software toolkit created to further enable the development of AI-powered cobot applications.