Dominant technologies to watch at IMTS 2018 include an increasing digital thread, robotics and automation, quality assurance and additive manufacturing.

3D-printed jigs and fixtures will hold parts during CMM quality inspections.

CMS to conduct pilot testing for CMM and 3D scanner certifications at CMSC 2018.

Roush Yates Engines and Nikon Metrology announced a multi-year partnership program.
 

Nikon Metrology intends to focus on non-contact metrology.

Presentation and publication opportunities abound for both portable and CMM measurement leaders.

“How do I probe this?” is a question frequently asked by CMM operators and machinists when faced with unusual workpiece features or properties. Often, a traditional ruby ball, carbide stem, and threaded base stylus won’t work. The solution is a special stylus. This article is an overview of some special styli that make up an important part of a CMM or machine tool toolbox.

It is generally agreed that engineering is about tradeoffs, and that has always been particularly true in regard to measurement machines. There are several types of measurement, and higher performance in one area generally meant less capability, or none, in other areas. 

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence announced improvements to the operating temperature range of its TIGO SF shop-floor coordinate measurement machine (CMM). 

Students learn about the science of measurement and gain practical experience using metrology tools.