The long haul trucking or “Over the Road” (OTR) vehicle industry is no stranger to implementing modular tooling for their fixturing needs, especially in America.

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.