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OmniLux Optical Coordinate Measuring Machine
The new OmniLux Optical CMM from Redlux Ltd. for cutting tools combines the advantages of an optical coordinate measuring machine with those of a roundness machine and adds the focus variation technique to obtain detailed measurements on the cutting edge.
V18.2 of Visualise 3D and CADverter
Theorem Solutions are in the process of releasing V18.2 of its Visualise 3D and CADverter products for CATIA V5 R25.
Visualise 3D V18.2
Theorem Solutions' are releasing Visualise 3D V18.2 for its CATIA V5- JT users, in which there are a number of new features and product enhancements to improve the user experience.
EcoCVac Dry Cleaning System
With their new EcoCVac, Dürr Ecoclean offers an effective dry cleaning system that eliminates the need for compressed air.
LC5 Fiber Laser
BLM GROUP USA announced the introduction of the LC5. The compact LC5, equipped with a fiber laser up to 4.5kW is a high production machine with automatic loading and unloading that can process both tube and flat sheet in a single machine.
FSP-80V Vertical Machining Center
Vertical 5-Axis machining centers have traditionally come with high price tags. Enter the FSP-80V from SNK America Inc.
BP130-3.5 Boring Mill
SNK America Inc. says the BP130-3.5 gives you everything you'd expect in a world-class Japanese built boring mill--superb design, robust construction and premium-grade components—but at a cost comparable to our competitor's 3.0 models.
PC-DMIS 2015
Hexagon Metrology unveiled PC-DMIS 2015, the newest version of the software for the collection, evaluation and management of measurement data.
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TDM Global Line
TDM Systems GmbH is launching its new software module, TDM Global Line.
RobotStudio App
ABB's new RobotStudio app in the Okuma App Store incorporates the IRC5 robot controller software increasing profitability by allowing users to schedule robot tasks such as training, programming and optimization offline without causing any downtime in production.
Industry Parts Viewer
Okuma America Corp. announced the launch of their interactive "Industry Parts Viewer" that provides users with a unique view of industry-specific assemblies and parts.
BIS V RFID System
Balluff has completed the release of its latest industrial RFID system, the BIS V.