Inspection & Metrology Equipment

Products • May 20, 2019

Global S HTA (High Throughput and Accuracy) Measurement System

Hexagon's Manufacturing Intelligence division announced the availability of the latest version of the Global S HTA (high throughput and accuracy) solution for the aerospace industry, which brings major enhancements to Hexagon's high-speed, non-contact compressor blade measurement system. It builds on the performance strength of the GLOBAL S HTA's predecessor, which delivered a cycle time that was between two and five times faster than traditional tactile measurement.

Products • May 10, 2019

Interactive Cycle Insertion Screens on CNCs

Machine tool programmers and engineers that utilize Renishaw's GoProbe macros could save significant time and labor with the use of Mitsubishi Electric Automation Inc.'s Interactive Cycle Insertion screens on its M8 Series of CNCs. They can use the Interactive Cycle Insertion screens to integrate Renishaw GoProbe macros directly into their CNC.

Products • May 9, 2019

LVC400 Automated Video Measurement System

Vision Engineering Inc. has launched the LVC400, a fully automated 3-axis video measurement system. Suitable for measuring large components or multiple small components, quickly, easily and accurately, LVC400 offers faster measurement and high accuracy levels.

Products • May 8, 2019

Deep Reality Viewer Digital 3D Stereoscopic Display Technology

Vision Engineering's DRV (Deep Reality Viewer) digital 3D stereoscopic display technology creates stereo high-definition 3D images without using a monitor or requiring operators to wear headsets or specialist glasses because images "float" in front of a mirror.

Products • May 7, 2019

outdoorScan3 Safety Laser Scanner

SICK is launching its newest safety laser scanner, outdoorScan3. It is the first safety laser scanner certified to IEC 62998 for use in outdoor applications.

Articles • May 1, 2019 • Kip Hanson

CT scanning changes the game in metrology

The ability to peer inside machined parts allows metrologists to make better decisions faster.

Products • May 1, 2019

Electric Hand Grinders

The unique shape of Palmgren's electric hand grinders provide exceptional control with less operator fatigue.

Products • May 1, 2019

Silent Scribe Marking

Columbia Marking Tools Inc. has pioneered the application development of many of the marking processes used in manufacturing today, including enhanced versions of dot-peen marking, low-stress dot-peen marking, impact marking, roll marking, laser marking and now scribe marking.

Products • May 1, 2019

SFP2 Probe

Until now fabricators conducting surface finish measurements have had to use hand-held sensors or move a part to a dedicated measuring machine. To help companies reclaim lost production time, AIMS Metrology has equipped its Revolution Series LM coordinate measuring machine with a Renishaw 5-axis REVO 2 head and the new SFP2 probe. Because the SFP2 is interchangeable with other probe options, it gives manufacturers the flexibility to inspect a diverse range of features on one CMM.

Products • May 1, 2019

NEXTSENSE CALIPRI C15 Noncontact Measurement System

Hexagon's Manufacturing Intelligence division announced the launch of a new wireless, inline, gap and flash measuring system. The NEXTSENSE CALIPRI C15 is the latest addition to the CALIPRI family of non-contact measurement systems, which use a patented sensing technique to rapidly and accurately measure gap and flush, seal gap and feature lines throughout the manufacturing process.

Products • May 1, 2019

PartInspect L 3D Measurement Cell Product

Hexagon's Manufacturing Intelligence division announced the worldwide launch of PartInspect L, the first automated 3D measurement cell product based on AICON scanner technology. Featuring a choice of structured-light scanning technology paired with a flexible robot arm and housed within a modular cell format, PartInspect L uses advanced automation expertise to meet increased demand for high-speed, high-quality part measurement and analysis.

Products • April 30, 2019

HandySCAN BLACK Metrology-Grade Scanner

Creaform launched a thoroughly reengineered and refined update to the HandySCAN 3D: the HandySCAN BLACK. This is the third-generation version of Creaform's patented metrology-grade scanner.