Mag Checker
Available in North America through HEIDENHAIN Corp., the Magnification Checker is a tool to reliably assist machine vision users in qualifying the pixel size of any camera type.
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MSC Achieves ISO 9001:2008 certification
MSC Industrial Supply Co., Melville, N.Y., has received ISO (International Organization for Standardization) 9001:2008 certification for its largest customer fulfillment centers (CFC) in the U.S. According to the company, this achievement demonstrates MSC's commitment to high-quality standards, continual improvement and customer satisfaction.
G10 Photoelectric Sensor
SICK announced the launch of the G10 photoelectric sensor with Q-Lock mounting.
Zoller unveils 3D Check, Titan and cost per click calculator
Zoller unveils 3D Check, Titan and cost per click calculator at IMTS 2014.
Zoller displays 3D Check at IMTS 2014
Zoller displays its 3D Check machine during IMTS 2014.
CLV600 IP 69K Housing Bar Code Scanners
SICK announced the launch of the CLV600 IP 69K Housing bar code scanners, which provide high read rates in challenging conditions.
Certifiably consistent: Medical Manufacturing
Certifications help shops develop consistent quality assurance practices -- and new business.
Machine monitoring morphs
Advances in software, sensors and connectivity create more choices and greater accessibility for machine monitoring.
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.
CQ4 Capacitive Proximity Sensor
SICK announced the launch of the CQ4 capacitive proximity sensor for detecting and monitoring a wide range of objects and materials.
