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August 1, 2020

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The Coordinate Metrology Society and PrecisionPath Consortium Launch a 3D Measurement Industry Survey

Calling Users and Managers of CMMs, Industrial Scanners, and Portable Metrology Systems to Participate in Study
May 20, 2020

The Coordinate Metrology Society (CMS) in collaboration with the PrecisionPath Consortium (PPC) today announced the official launch of their 3D Measurement Industry-at-large Survey.


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Calibration 101

Calibration 101

Let’s take a closer look at calibration basics.
Michelle Bangert
Michelle Bangert
August 8, 2019

Gabriel Hughes was once asked to calibrate a 2x4 at a previous job. While this may sound strange, the customer sent it in to have the precise dimensions calibrated. The wood was used to keep a door closed at a certain height, which they needed to monitor because of airflow.


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CMSC 2019

Astronauts and Metrologists Land in Orlando for CMSC 2019

Michelle Bangert
Michelle Bangert
July 26, 2019

Dr. Bonnie Dunbar, a five-time space shuttle astronaut who spent more than 50 days in space, described her experiences in flight – highlights included the 90-minute trip to circle the Earth and experiencing weightlessness – for a special Women in Metrology event at CMSC 2019.


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Automotive transmission supplier Flexible Concepts guarantees process capability with Equator™ gauge

July 15, 2019

Flexible Concepts Inc. is a large automotive supplier based in Elkhart, Indiana, USA. It set itself the challenge of being able to offer customers guaranteed machining capability, as part of a strategic decision to use innovative engineering to progressively increase the size of its business.


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How to Reach Unrivaled Precision in Distance and Thickness Measurements with Confocal Sensors

April 8, 2019

Confocal sensors are increasingly used for fast distance and thickness measurements. Different sensor and controller models open versatile fields of application, e.g. in the semiconductor industry, glass industry, medical engineering and plastics production. 


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Solving Dimensional Problems

Measuring devices are usually worth a first look.
Hill Cox
August 1, 2018

When the parts are rejected or the gages or instruments are giving dodgy answers the red flag goes up and panic usually ensues. Everyone involved defends their turf, talent or toys which is normal but rarely answers the question of what’s gone wrong.


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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.


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Marposs Optoquick shaft measuring system

September 1, 2016

The latest-generation Marposs Optoquick™ flexible, precision shop-floor shaft measuring system utilizes non-contact optical scanning to provide rapid and accurate measurements while the part is rotating.


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