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Machine monitoring morphs
Advances in software, sensors and connectivity create more choices and greater accessibility for machine monitoring.
KURTSmart PROBE
For QC checks, the KURTSmart PROBE is reportedly an easy way to verify part measurement accurately and economically.
MSE 1000 Modular Multiplexor
HEIDENHAIN's MSE 1000 modular multiplexor brings multi-channel electronics to metrology applications.
Smart microscope
Scientists at the Australian National University have invented a method to make a high-powered lens that can transform a smartphone into a high-resolution microscope, according to the university. The lenses are made by using the natural shape of liquid droplets, and can cost less than a penny to produce.
Hexagon acquires Vero Software
Hexagon AB, a Stockholm, Sweden-based provider of design, measurement and visualisation technologies, has acquired CAD/CAM software provider Vero Software, Cheltenham, England. Brands in Vero Software's portfolio include Alphacam, Cabinet Vision, Edgecam, Radan, SURFCAM, VISI, and WorkNC. The company has offices in the U.K., Germany, Italy, France, Japan, U.S., Brazil, Netherlands, China, Korea, Spain and India supplying products to more than 45 countries through its wholly-owned subsidiaries and reseller network.
Potent portables: Portable CMM arms bring sophisticated inspection to the shop floor
The basis of the portable CMM arm is to allow an operator to reach and touch the part to be measured with a hard probe and collect data.
Rotary Hand Stamp
An improved model of the classic Single Wheel Rotary Stamp has been re-introduced by Numberall Stamp & Tool Co. Inc.
LineScan Laser Line Sensors
ZEISS Industrial Metrology announced the new family of LineScan laser line sensors that improve inspection productivity and enable reverse engineering of complex products on popular CONTURA, ACCURA II and PRISMO CMMs.
3D Digital Scan Head
Laser Marking Technologies LLC, a division of The LMT Group, has introduced a 3D digital scan head.
Accu-Tool Tool Measuring System
Laser Measuring Technologies LLC, a division of The LMT Group, has revamped Accu-Tool with new abilities.
PROFINET IO
Technifor (Gravotech Group) announce the arrival of PROFINET communication protocol in their laser marking equipments.
