Inspection & Quality

The Diaset is an ideal bench-top machine for shops looking for an economical, yet precise, tool measuring and presetting system. The Diaset features a stable measuring column and base made of mineral cast; a large multi-functional readout; fine-adjust handwheels; pneumatic locking; serial printer port for labels; and adapters for most taper types.

Shop Technology Columnist Christopher Tate discusses capability studies of the manufacturing process in the February 2014 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.

XL Box from SIC Marking has been designed to increase productivity at the workstation dedicated to marking and traceability of components.

NVision introduces the RoboScanner, a lightweight, turn-key laser scanning system that offers fully automated scanning with 3D analysis.

Hexagon Metrology introduces the new TESA MH3D-DUAL coordinate measuring machine.

Hexagon Metrology announced the launch of the 7.10.7 SF, a new generation of shop floor coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) specially designed to excel in harsh industrial environments.

National Institute for Metalworking Skills' network of certified training centers expands.

The portable coordinate measuring machine (CMM) arm-free probing system HandyPROBE and the C-Track dual-camera sensor form a unique duo that generates high accuracy measurements and increases the reliability and speed of the measurement process.

SICK announced the launch of the SAM inductive sensor for speed and acceleration monitoring.

Hexagon Metrology has released the WLS qFLASH, a compact white light solution (WLS) that utilizes state-of-the-art blue light technology, for industrial measurement applications.

Nanovea introduced in 2013 the N3 line dedicated to providing high-end measurement technology to the broader market.

To the public at large, the word "counterfeit" mostly brings to mind so-called "funny money" or, more recently, low-priced CDs and DVDs that violate copyright laws. What is less widely known, but more threatening to public safety is the counterfeit parts and products that have found their way into the supply chains of critical industries, including aerospace, automotive and medical.