Hexagon Metrology has announced feature enhancements to the non-contact PRECITEC LR solution for high-accuracy coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), enabling the optical sensor to be used for roughness measurement on a range of part types. Designed to deliver accurate inspection results on even the most challenging workpieces, the PRECITEC LR uses focused white light to take measurements with particularly high accuracy at the submicron level. Featuring a large acceptance angle and high (...)
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Flexible gauging just got faster
Shop floor process control with Equator now includes New ultra-fast touch trigger probing, easy-to-use feature-based offsetting and updated EZ-IO automation software. Manufacturers using the Renishaw Equator™ flexible gauge now have even more options for inspecting parts right where they are being made – on the shop floor, in the toughest of conditions. With the new TP20 touch trigger probe kit, Feature Compare and updated EZ-IO software, flexible gauging is now ultra-fast, simpler to setup (...)
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Innovative two-channel NC system for machine tools with up to five axes
NUM is showing its new two-channel CNC kernel for the first time in the US at IMTS. There are still two days available to discover it there! Designed specifically for developers of small to medium sized machine tools with four or five axes, the Flexium+ 8 CNC provides an exceptionally cost-effective control solution that in many cases eliminates the need for a second CNC kernel. NUM is also launching a new version of its 3D simulation software which now includes kinematic equations to (...)
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Vibration measurement system with powerful analysis and balancing capability
Vibrotest 80 is the newest vibration measurement handheld from Brüel & Kjær Vibro. Its lightweight, rugged compact design makes it ideal for route-based data collection, and it can easily be upgraded to a comprehensive four-channel vibration measurement device providing extensive analysis and balancing functionality. The Vibrotest 80 is a compact version of the Vibroport 80 handheld, with the same data collection, analysis and balancing functionality but with a smaller screen. Despite (...)
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New entry-level white light solution
The WLS qFLASH extends Hexagon Metrology’s optical 3D measurement offering and makes advanced white light solutions more portable and budget-friendly. The WLS qFLASH enables manufacturers of medium to small size parts to measure surfaces and features in crowded areas or shop floor environments. Easy to use The Hexagon Metrology WLS qFLASH is a convenient and affordable tool for measurement applications such as automotive plastic parts or interiors as well as small sheet metal and casting (...)
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Major release of the world’s most popular measurement software
Hexagon Metrology today launched PC-DMIS 2014, a major release of the leading measurement software for the collection, evaluation, management and presentation of manufacturing data. PC-DMIS 2014 introduces tools and technologies that will help measurement devices perform better than ever, increasing the effectiveness of inspection planning time and making it easier to complete complex inspection routines. The new PC-DMIS 2014 is featuring over 17 major and 81 minor software enhancements. (...)
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New generation of external laser scanner for the new Romer Absolute Arm
Hexagon Metrology launches the HP-L-20.8 – a new external laser scanner for the latest Romer Absolute Arms – for incomparable performance and high-speed 3D point cloud capturing. Hexagon Metrology today announced a new generation of external laser scanner for use with the new Romer Absolute Arm. The Hexagon Probe Laser 20.8 (HP-L-20.8) replaces the successful CMS108 laser scanner, offering improved performance even on complex surfaces and work pieces made of the most challenging shiny (...)
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CNC advances to be demonstrated at BIMU and IMTS 2014
Exciting new developments in machine tool CNC hardware and software technology will be demonstrated by NUM at IMTS. Highlights will include a highly cost-effective dual channel CNC kernel for designers of small to medium size machines with up to five axes, a functional safety architecture that can easily be scaled to suit any type of machine, and new grinding software for complex geometry tools. Forming the latest addition to NUM’s market-leading Flexium+ CNC platform, the dual channel (...)
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New Probe Heads for CMMs
Hexagon is a leading global provider of design, measurement and visualisation technologies that enable customers to design, measure and position objects, and process and present data. The Group has launched the new HH-A-T2.5 | HH-A-H2.5 Probe Heads for CMMs. The HH-A-2.5 range of probe heads feature a number of new innovations including a fully embedded controller, capacitive crash protection and the all new heavy duty kinematic joint. All of the probe heads in the range benefit from a (...)
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Leica T-Scan 5: The most dynamic laser scanner ever
Hexagon Metrology offers a comprehensive range of products and services for all industrial metrology applications. The company launches a new 3D measurement hand-held laser scanner featuring high dynamic range and faster than ever scanning capabilities. Hexagon Metrology announced today the launch of the latest generation of the successful Leica T-Scan. The combination of Leica T-Scan 5 and Leica Absolute Tracker offers the perfect match to ensure hundreds of millions of accurate points on (...)