Metrology & Measurement

News • November 5, 2021

Transmission manufacturer cuts inspection times in half

At the U.S. transmission plant of a global automotive manufacturing group, component inspection times have been reduced by half or more by upgrading the company's coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) to incorporate 5-axis scanning technology in addition to touch probing.

News • October 21, 2021

Automated measurements reduce inspection time and human error

A safe landing – with measuring technology from BLUM.

News • October 5, 2021

Make better gears with precision metrology

To ensure the surfaces on the gears are optimized, it is essential to use metrology tools to analyze, understand, and characterize.

News • July 15, 2021

Controlling the quality of the boring and milling process

In the cutting tool and toolholder industry, one of the reasons for Big Kaiser's success is its adherence to quality control -- in part by using measurement technology from Kistler to benchmark cutting tools.

Articles • May 13, 2021 • William Leventon

Inspection systems get friendly

Tool inspection and measurement systems are more capable and easier to use than ever.

Videos • May 12, 2021

ZOLLER75LIVE – »genius« REIMAGINED

Join Zoller's tool inspection solutions experts, Werner Lueken & Matt Brothers, for a special edition of the ZOLLER75LIVE event series on May 19/20 as we unveil the latest ZOLLER Innovation in tool inspection — the »genius« — during a live broadcast from our North American Headquarters in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

News • May 11, 2021

Alignment laser accelerates machine tool assembly

The ultimate accuracy and reliability of a machine tool depends in no small degree on the alignment checking during its assembly. Seeking an alternative to traditional error measurement techniques, Hurco Manufacturing Ltd. (Hurco) chose Renishaw's XK10 alignment laser system to increase both precision and throughput of its machine tools..nn

Videos • May 3, 2021

Marposs WRSP60 Radio Transmission Scanning Probe

Marposs' WRSP60 scanning probe with radio transmission enables complex measurements quickly and directly in the machine environment, helping increase quality and productivity, while providing opportunity for real-time monitoring of production processes.

News • April 9, 2021

Aerospace company ensures quality parts

Technoset UK specializes in manufacturing highly complex, precision machined components for the aerospace market. After investing in production equipment, the company recently invested in a Vicivision laser-scanning machine.

News • January 28, 2021

Nightforce Optics improves quality with new CMM

Nightforce Optics in Orofino, Idaho, manufacturers riflescopes and other high-precision optics. To achieve quality specifications, the company upgraded its technology with a new CMM that supports a probe.

News • November 6, 2020

Emuge-Franken taps into success with measurement technology

At Emuge-Franken, manufacturers of threading, gaging, clamping and milling technology, sensors and dynamometers from Kistler are used to aid in the development of new precision tools.

News • November 5, 2020

Studer Machine uses lasers to measure grinding process

Grinding jobs requires strict tolerances. On grinding machines, the tolerances for the dimensions, form and position of finishing processes run tight, and in many cases, shops check these specifications against hard data. Studer machines can use cameras and laser systems to in-process measurements.