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The Latest Trend in 3D Measurement: Line Confocal Sensors

FocalSpec is one of a few companies now offering these smaller, faster and more versatile sensors.

May 1, 2017

Have you heard of Line Confocal Imaging (LCI)? Perhaps not, since the technology is relatively new to the already high-tech, high-resolution 3D measurement industry. Companies like Axiom Optics are dipping their toes in the water with STIL’s line of noncontact, chromatic confocal sensors.

Making vs. Measuring

This was a judgment call based on experience and studies.

Hill Cox

May 1, 2017

Gage manufacturers and calibration laboratories often find themselves in this minefield. New gages or instruments are supplied or calibrated and immediately returned by the customer because they aren’t correct.

Fast Engines for Fast Cars Faster than Ever

Using new systems has significantly improved measurement accuracy for tighter tolerance components like pistons, connecting rods, and valves.

ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions

May 1, 2017

ECR Engines, a division of Richard Childress Racing, is in the business of extracting maximum performance from conventional, push-rod 5.87 Liter V8 engines for NASCAR competition.

Optical Metrology Sees More

No other measuring method is capable of evaluating so many data points as quickly and as precisely as optical systems can.

Chris Vroman

May 1, 2017

The current trends in manufacturing can be summed up pretty much as they always have been: more for less. In other words, manufacturers always want to be able to do more with less.

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Renishaw's RA802 Pharmaceutical Analyser Wins Measurement Award

April 27, 2017

The new RA802 is a compact benchtop Raman imaging system, designed exclusively for the pharmaceutical industry.

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Hexagon Completes Acquisition of MSC Software

April 26, 2017

MSC Software is a U.S.-based provider of computer-aided engineering solutions, including simulation software for virtual product and manufacturing process development.

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Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence Names HxGN LIVE 2017 Location

April 21, 2017

Hexagon names Las Vegas as venue for conference.

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ASQ Announces 2017 International Team Excellence Award Process Finalists

April 17, 2017

Performance improvement teams save billions of dollars via innovative solutions for companies worldwide.

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TriMet Consulting to Serve CNC and CMM Programming Needs of Manufacturers

April 17, 2017

TriMet Consulting launched its consultancy service for the growing number of manufacturers who want on-demand, expert-level CNC programming, CMM programming and other 3D data-driven services for industrial design-to-inspection applications.

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Element Appoints Alcoa Senior Executive to Its Board

April 13, 2017

Jarrault has 30 years of experience serving in various senior executive roles for global companies in the aerospace, commercial transportation, industrial gas turbine, non-residential construction and industrial markets.