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 (…)

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 (…)

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 (…)

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 (…)

Dino-Lite has led the way in digital microscopy by introducing the first handheld digital USB microscope in 2006 and has grown to become the market leader in digital microscopy for professional applications. Dino-Lite is now introducing the next generation of digital microscopy with the Edge series with the next level of image quality and increased flexibility. The Edge series also include special models with special features that have not been achieved in handheld digital microscopy (…)

Hannover Messe – Day 4 – I went to see Optris, the Berlin-based company presents a new addition in its product range, simply the smallest VGA-resolution infrared camera worldwide. After the optris® PI Lightweight last year, Optris GmbH presents the next novelty in the online thermal imaging market for the second year running at this year’s Hannover industrial fair HMI. “Our superior quality products are ideal for integration in industrial and R&D processes. What’s more, the PI 640 (…)

NUM has announced a high performance CNC solution for gear production machines that fully automates threaded wheel grinding. Incorporating unique high speed gear alignment technology that is believed to be an order of magnitude faster than comparable control schemes, the new CNC system dramatically reduces grinding machine threading-in times to accelerate throughput significantly. The comprehensive new solution is ideal for machine tool manufacturers seeking to improve the performance of (…)

Multiple British, European and World Skeleton champion Kristan Bromley’s technicians use Romer Absolute Arm to optimize sled design and set-up for the Sochi Winter Olympics. Hexagon Metrology has started a co-operation with the UK-based skeleton racing team Bromley Technologies. Bromley Technologies use a Romer Absolute Arm with integrated laser scanner to optimise sled design for Kristan Bromley, multiple Champion, and competitor at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics. Where technique meets (…)

In this webinar you will learn how Alicona’s 3D measurement device helps its customers improve process monitoring in micro machining. If you are interested in this webinar but unable to attend - register all the same. You will receive a link to the recorded version after the webinar. . The webinar will unveil a few hot topics Effects of surface finish on tool performance Optimize machining processes through highly reliable 3D measurement data Share visualization data with your clients to (…)

maxon motor’s new range of servo controllers continues to expand. Just like the existing motor control units in the range, the new maxon motor Escon 70/10 possesses very easy usability and peak control properties. The high power density 4-quadrant pulse width modulated (PWM) servo motor controller gives efficient control of permanent-magnet brushed DC motors (PMDC) and brushless DC motors (BLDC motors) using Hall sensors with a power rating to 700 W. The Escon 70/10 servo motor controller (…)