Inspection & Quality

END USER: Southwest Greene International Inc., (760) 639-4960, www.greenegroup.com. CHALLENGE: Effectively measure small, complex medical parts.SOLUTION: A measurement system that combines vision and touch-probe inspection. SOLUTION PROVIDER: Hexagon Metrology Inc., (800) 274-9433, www.hexagonmetrology.us.

From simple bushings to critical engine components, producing replacement aircraft parts requires unwavering commitment.

Available from HEIDENHAIN Corp., RSF's new slim profile linear encoder series MSA 700 and 800 are for metrology applications that require protection from contamination.

George Products Co. Inc. has announced the addition of a Manual Rotary Stage to their OASIS product line.

George Products Co. Inc. has announced the addition of the CoreX2 to their product line.

A unique selling point of Zoller's newly developed universal genius for measuring hobbing machines is the intuitive, easy-to understand operation, fast measuring in combination with image processing plus sensors and a representative documentation.

In today's ultra-competitive business landscape, where streamlined, efficient operations are critical to long term success, winning companies are utilizing the most advanced solutions and services available to rise above the competition. In response, Brother, a premier provider of products for the enterprise, developed the P-touch PT-9700PC and PT-9800PCN series barcode and label printing solutions designed to produce some of the highest quality and most durable labels available in today's marketplace.

Alan Richter takes a Look Ahead at an automated part-to-CAD verification system for a digital optical comparator.

Technifor's LaserTop bench top enclosure, with attached hand-held controller, makes incorporating laser marking technology into any manufacturing operation a simple process.

Titan Tool Supply Inc. offers two new videoscope units designed for portable, on-site inspections.

HR-200/300/400/500 series Rockwell hardness testing machines from Mitutoyo America Corp. reportedly offer enhanced performance with improved frames, better ergonomics and other productivity boosting features.

Kistler has introduced the Type 4550A KiTorq rotor torque flange measuring unit.