Xspect Solutions Inc.
Wixom, MI 48393
Jun 03, 2009 Designed to use multiple scanning measuring probes, including one for grind burn detection, INOVA measures internal gear diameters greater than 12 mm, gear face widths up to 500 mm, and gears with helix angles less than 90°. Z-axis with integral rotary table is positioned independently from X and Y axes. Additional features include black granite guideways, pneumatic vibration dampening system, 3- or 6-jaw chuck. CNC controller is installed in 19 in. cabinet with PC and power unit.

Helmel Engineering Products, Inc.
Niagara Falls, NY 14305
Apr 21, 2009 Providing measuring capacity of 12 x 12 x 10 in., PHOENIX RB features self-contained moving bridge design with full granite table on stand that houses electronics and computer. Hardened and precision ground ways with mechanical bearings provide long-term reliability, while steel scales mounted on steel structures assure uniform thermal response. Motorized system includes controller, joystick, Renishaw probe, and GEOMET software.

Sheffield Measurement
Old Lyme, CT 06371
Apr 16, 2009 Supplied with PC-DMIS® metrology software, Pioneer Plus CMM features aluminum orifice air bearing system, 1-piece granite table, Heidenhain scales, and micro-machined aluminum alloy X beam and Z ram construction. System supports ScanShark 4Vix laser scanning probe, which enables data collection at 23,000 points/sec. LSP-X1 analog scanning probe head supports all standard probing modes, while CMM-V vision sensor, with indexable vision measurement, allows non-contact measurement of parts.

Xspect Solutions Inc.
Wixom, MI 48393
Jan 20, 2009 Able to determine complete circumference of rings with one inspection part program, system combines dual-arm CMM measuring technology with precision air bearing mechanics of Wenzel WGT series of Gear Checkers and Renishaw scanning probes. Arms are mounted to table, which is mounted on granite base, and feature precision linear guideways for X axis. Y and Z axes feature finely tuned preloaded roller bearings. Hydrostatic rotary table has 7.21 ft dia and handles loads to 100,000 lb.

Hexagon Metrology Inc.
North Kingstown, RI 02852
Sep 23, 2008 With distance accuracy of 10 microns over full measurement volume of up to 80 m, Leica Absolute Tracker® models AT 901-B and AT 901-LR have typical measurement volume of 160 m. Measurements of large objects can be performed without repositioning, and absolute distances to moving target can be measured with instantaneous update rate. Along with dynamic lock-on, portable CMM has ability to instantly re-establish interrupted laser beam and immediately start measuring moving target.

FARO Technologies, Inc.
Lake Mary, FL 32746 6204
Sep 12, 2008 Offered in 6, 8, 10, and 12 ft lengths, Quantum FaroArm Series provides precision up to 16 microns, making it suited for inspection and reverse engineering of precision components for aerospace, automotive, and machine building. Platinum and Fusion FaroArms feature Bluetooth® wireless technology, enabling users to inspect, digitize, and transmit data up to 30 ft away, even through walls, without cables. Sleep Mode feature automatically turns off units to save energy.

Laser Design, Inc. (LDI)
Minneapolis`, MN 55431
Jul 24, 2008 Able to collect over 75,000 3D coordinates/sec, manually operated Surveyor WM-Series Systems are fitted with interchangeable laser probes so they can perform high-speed 3D laser scanning, accurate to 12 microns, then convert back to traditional CMM touch probe measuring. Fully functional CMMs include fine adjustment and pneumatic axis locks to each of 3 axes. Available in 4 work-envelope sizes, each machine has volumetric mechanical measuring accuracy of 3.5 + L/250.

Renishaw, Inc.
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
Jun 18, 2008 Combining part set-up and measurement with tool setting and broken tool detection, Twin-Probe System uses OMI-2T optical receiver to process signals from spindle-mounted OMP40-2 inspection probe and OTS tool setting probe. Sealed to withstand harsh machine tool environments, OMP40-2 is resistant to false-triggering from shock and vibration. Fully compatible with Renishaw optical systems, it can be used with high-speed, single-or double-touch probing routines.

Hexagon Metrology Inc.
North Kingstown, RI 02852
Jun 13, 2008 Featuring 1.2 m measuring volume, 6-axis MultiGage is powered by internal battery and used for on-demand 3D measurement/inspection of parts or assemblies on machine tool or anywhere on shop floor. Combination of plug-and-play probes, UI, and automatic generation of detailed measurement reports streamlines operation, while counterweight design eliminates operator fatigue and ensures same accuracy over full range of measurements.

Metronor, Inc.
Seattle, WA 98101
Jun 02, 2008 Combining Metronor DUO portable CMM and Breuckmann stereoSCAN white-light-scanning system, naviSCAN System can scan areas up to one square meter per shot. Benefits include hidden points that are not accessible through scanner to be measured with touch probe, monitors vibrations, and checks accuracy between scans in real-time. Available with heavy-duty transport cases, portable system is designed for inspection tasks on large components under shop floor conditions and reverse engineering.

NVision, Inc.
Southlake, TX 76092
May 22, 2008 Able to measure radii down to 0.004 in., MAXOS system measures actual surface material without need to spray it with matt coating. Accuracy of system is ±0.0004 in. on polished and machined services and resolution between measured points is down to 0.0001 in. Suited for turbine blade manufacturers, system's use of non-contact measurement helps ensure that CFD simulations precisely match physical tests used to validate simulations.

Metris USA
Rochester Hills, MI 48309
Apr 30, 2008 Designed to hasten repetitive 3D inspection duties, RCA combines automation capability of traditional CMM with mobility and part accessibility of articulated arm. Internal 7-axis articulated arm and external skeleton driven by electric motors create measuring robot that drives Metris MMD laser scanner along programmed motion path. Due to encoder technology and carbon fiber axes, RCA intrinsically offers true absolute measurement accuracy within inspection volume of 4.2 m dia.

Sheffield Measurement, Inc.
Fond du Lac, WI 54936
Apr 09, 2008 Available in 4 sizes with travels ranging from 600 x 800 x 600 to 800 x 1,200 x 600 mm, Cordax® Pioneer® moving bridge CMM has Tricision slant bridge design that provides wide bearing separation, low center of gravity, and light weight. It comes with 1-piece granite table, Heidenhain high resolution scales, and micro-machined aluminum alloy X beam and Z ram construction. Featuring PC-DMIS® standard metrology software, Pioneer is offered with range of touch trigger probing options.

Sheffield Measurement, Inc.
Fond du Lac, WI 54936
Apr 08, 2008 Providing touch trigger probes as well as continuous contact analog scanning probes such as TESASTAR® probing systems, Cordax® Discovery® III D28 CMM is available in 3 measuring ranges from 20 x 24 x 16 to 30 x 40 x 24 in. Featuring linear guides, recirculating ball bearings, and bimetallic interfaces, unit can be combined with light weight bellows covers to offer resistance to shop-borne contaminants. It also eliminates need for air and roll-around stand.

ROMER/CimCore
Farmington Hills, MI 48331
Apr 02, 2008 INFINITE 2.0 Measuring Arm includes TESA Kinematic probes, ergonomic wrist with integrated USB digital camera, probe holster, and WiFi with wireless range up to 200 ft, even through walls. Suited for mobile measurement, inspection, and reverse engineering on shop floor or in metrology lab, 6- and 7-axis arm is available in measuring ranges from 4-12 ft. System includes infinite-rotating grips located at elbow and forearm and rechargeable Li-Ion battery.

Xspect Solutions Inc.
Wixom, MI 48393
Apr 01, 2008 Combining granite table construction with individual axis locks, X-Cite(TM) Series utilizes OpenDMIS(TM) measuring software, which offers full CAD capabilities with Quick Measure(TM) feature for hands-free inspection. Model 5.6.4 provides measuring range of 500 x 600 x 400 mm with volumetric measuring accuracy of 3.5 + L/300; while Model 7.8.5 has measuring range of 700 x 800 x 500 mm with 4.5 + L/250 accuracy. Models 7.10.5 and 7.15.5 allow measurement of parts 1,000 and 1,500 mm in length.

m&h UK
Nottingham NG9 6NG  United Kingdom
Mar 03, 2008 Based on type 41.00 probe, hard-wired, real-time Touch Probing System allows sliding-head CNC lathe users to measure turned and milled features on every component after machining, while it is still in counter spindle and before ejection. Gauging arrangement, which employs fixed probe mounted on headstock, is also suitable for use on fixed-head, bar-fed, twin-spindle turning machines. Tolerances down to plus or minus a few microns can be maintained.

FARO Technologies, Inc.
Lake Mary, FL 32746 6204
Dec 11, 2007 Compatible with Platinum FaroArm and Quantum FaroArm portable CMM, and Geomagic, Polyworks, Rapid Form, and other 3rd-party software programs, Laser ScanArm v3 7-axis contact/non-contact measurement device can scan dark/reflective surfaces with 35 micron accuracy. When equipped on Quantum Series, users can scan up to 30 ft away without requiring cables or interface boxes. It is suited for inspection, point cloud-to-CAD comparison, rapid prototyping, reverse engineering, and 3D modeling.

Xspect Solutions Inc.
Wixom, MI 48393
Nov 28, 2007 Used as touch probe or scanning CMM, X-Checker has max 3D measuring speed of 700 mm/sec with max acceleration of 2,000 mm/sec² and measuring range of 750 x 1,000 x 500 mm. Machine includes frictionless bearings, pneumatic counterbalance, and X-shaped base cast from polymer mineral resin. Guideways are covered with machine tool bellows that protect ballscrews from dirt and contamination, while CNC controller, electronics, and PC are mounted inside lockable cabinet located under base.

FARO Technologies, Inc.
Lake Mary, FL 32746 6204
Nov 02, 2007 Suited for in-process measurement and reverse-engineering applications, ergonomically designed Fusion FaroArm provides portable solution for inspections, tool certification, and CAD-to-Part analyses. Users guide arm's touch-probe along surface of object to be measured, and Fusion's laptop computer simultaneously illustrates 3D measurements on-screen while recording all data. It then creates 3D blueprint of part or machine components.