Brown & Sharpe Mfg. Co.
North Kingstown, RI 02852
Apr 28, 2004 PRIMA Direct Computer Control CMM is available in 5 models ranging in size from 78.7 x 47.2 x 63.0 in. to 157.5 x 63.0 x 82.6 in. Open-sided design and large work area facilitate automatic loading and use of fixturing systems such as DEA FIVE U-nique system. Thermally compatible structural materials and built-in linear thermal compensation system reduce effects of ambient temperature on measurement results. AURODUR® optical scales provide system resolution of 1 µm.

Brown & Sharpe Mfg. Co.
North Kingstown, RI 02852
Apr 28, 2004 TESA MICRO-HITE® 3D coordinate measuring system features alloy base fitted with granite measuring table and opto-electronic measuring system that provides repeatability to 3 µm. Offset triangular bridge design provides low center of gravity, while air bearings provide frictionless motion in all 3 axes. With 15.74 x 17.71 x 19.68 in. measuring volume, system comes with TESA REFLEXâ„¢ software and choice of probes with adjustable trigger force from 0.1–0.3 N.

Brown & Sharpe Mfg. Co.
North Kingstown, RI 02852
Mar 25, 2004 DEA GLOBALâ„¢ eXtra CMM measures mid-sized to large automotive body assemblies and sub-assemblies on shop floor. Offered in 4 models, measuring ranges vary from 3300 x 2000 x 1500 mm to 4000 x 2000 x 1800 mm. Features include steel work table, sintered silicon carbide vertical ram, and forced air circulation. Bellows covers protect X and Y axis guideways. CMM also uses Slant Bridge Technologyâ„¢, optical scales, and PC-DMISâ„¢ measurement and inspection software.

Renishaw, Inc.
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
Jan 21, 2004 Machine Tool Probe, Model RMP60 features FHSS radio transmission for 5-axis, large part, and deep part machining operations where obstacles or part features can block transmission by optical line-of-sight probes. It hops transmission between multiple discrete 1 MHz channels to overcome any interference that may be present. Probe is suited for high-speed, single touch probing routines or double touch for controllers with high-speed skip option.

FARO Technologies, Inc.
Lake Mary, FL 32746 6204
Dec 10, 2003 Laser Tracker SI.2 features Smart Warm-Up that runs automatically when Tracker is switched on, and heats it to stable temperature. Fully automated compensation routine requires simple pushbutton operation. Active Thermal Compensation reduces fluctuations in measurement accuracies by responding to changes in Tracker's temperature. Other features include 230 ft range, 0.001 in. accuracy, and SuperADM, which allows system to reacquire beam without returning to reference point.

FARO Technologies, Inc.
Lake Mary, FL 32746 6204
Nov 12, 2003 Laser ScanArm 7-axis contact/non-contact measurement device has integrated laser scanner and LED range finder. Hard probe and laser scanner digitize interchangeably without having to remove either component. Portable unit has open architecture and allows users to collect simple point variations with hard probe with rates of up to 13,000 points/sec. Users can then laser scan sections requiring larger volumes of data.

FARO Technologies, Inc.
Lake Mary, FL 32746 6204
Sep 11, 2003 Advantage FaroArm and Advantage Tracker coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) provide power to perform measurements, CAD-to-part comparisons, and reverse engineering. Former comes with mounting plate, one 3 mm and two 6 mm Zircon hard probes, and custom-fitted case. Advantage Tracker offers remote control; Voice Command System; and horizontal, vertical, or upside down mounting options. It has ~165 ft range and 72 micron accuracy at ~20 ft.

Intelligent Quality Systems
Toledo, OH 43624
Jul 24, 2003 CMMaster™ Model SS offers Full Field technique that quickly verifies entire surface, not just a few points. It does work of multiple CMMs and eliminates need to manufacture and store precision fixtures. Unit images areas over 3 ft in diameter in single view with cycle times of 3–6 sec. Design facilitates integration on factory floor and is suitable for gauging large areas of critical surfaces such as airfoils, auto panels, and automotive glazings.

ROMER/CimCore
Farmington Hills, MI 48331
Jul 14, 2003 Portable Laser Scanning Inspection System allows real-time inspection of parts against CAD models and point-cloud generation for reverse engineering applications. It includes choice of 6- or 7-axis portable coordinate measuring machine, laser scanner probe, and geometric and surface inspection software. System can collect and analyze over 23,000 points/sec. It avoids any contact with part that might cause marking of sensitive surfaces.

ROMER/CimCore
Farmington Hills, MI 48331
Jul 10, 2003 Designed for measuring, inspecting, and reverse engineering of large work-pieces, portable STINGER IIâ„¢ will measure to ±.0078 in. in single point articulation test. Volumetric length accuracy is ±0.011 in. with hard probe and ±0.013 in. with laser scanning probe. Unit is also offered with 6, 8, 10, or 12 ft measuring envelope and ships with HighRES reverse engineering software, which allows seamless migration of point data into CAD programs.

Mitutoyo America Corporation
Aurora, IL 60504 9176
Jun 04, 2003 Crysta Apex CNC CMM utilizes lightweight alloy moving structure for stability of travel with no vibration to influence measured results. Glass scales offer resolution of .000004 in. Within X, Y, Z measuring range of 20, 16, and 16 in., machine has specified volumetric accuracy of 1.9 + 4L/1000 µm per ISO standards. Measurlink® SPC software captures and reports quality levels in real-time and offers networking capability to centralize data.

Carl Zeiss IMT Corporation
Brighton, MI 48116
May 23, 2003 Coordinate measuring machine, GageMax, offers reduced life cycle costs, increased productivity, and meets harsh conditions of production environments. Open measuring center has small footprint with 3D box that houses critical components in compact, protected environment. Linear guideways and drive systems are for high-precision measuring at temperatures >35°C. System works with VAST XT probe and Windows-based Calypso CAD software.

Carl Zeiss IMT Corporation
Brighton, MI 48116
May 23, 2003 PRISMO Access bridge-type CMM operates with various contact and optical sensors. VASTXT scanning probe accepts stylus weights up to 500 g and stylus lengths to 500 mm, while RDS articulating probe holder offers indexing steps of 2.5° and permits ViScan optical sensor to measure one part from all sides in one set-up. Active scanning system follows actual workpiece deviation. PRISMO 9 Access offers 900 mm Z-axis, while PRISMO 14 offers 1400 mm Z-axis measurement.

FARO Technologies, Inc.
Lake Mary, FL 32746 6204
May 08, 2003 FARO Combo Package unites Platinum FaroArm Control Station® offering 4–12 ft reach and 6 degrees of freedom, and FARO Laser Tracker Si® with range of 230 ft. Both share same CAM2 Measure® software. Platinum FaroArm offers .0005 in. accuracy and enables users to inspect, reverse engineer or perform CAD-to-Part analysis. FARO Laser Tracker offers portability in measurement with accuracy of .001 in. Super ADM measures 1,000 times/sec and acquires target instantly.

Renishaw, Inc.
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
Mar 28, 2003 Model SP80 uses Renscan(TM) technology to achieve sub-micron 2D and 3D scanning performance. Passive scanning probe offers isolated optical metrology and digital readheads with 0.02 mm resolution. Product carries styli up to 500 mm length and 500 g weight without need for counterbalancing. Product also offers repeatable kinematic stylus-changing mechanism; passive, no motor design; and isolated optical metrology transducers.

Carl Zeiss IMT Corporation
Brighton, MI 48116
Mar 24, 2003 SPECTRUM multi-sensor, bridge-type CMM is equipped with rotary dynamic sensor system, which offers ±180° of bi-directional rotation and permits indexing steps of 2.5° to reach 20,736 individual positions. ViSCAN optical probe and non-contact trigger probe allow operator to perform optical measuring tasks in all directions. X, Y, and Z measuring ranges are offered from 700 x 700 x 600 mm to 1000 x 2100 x 600 mm. Product also has C99 intelligent scanning controller.

Zeiss, Carl, Industrial Measuring Technology (IMT) Corp.
Minneapolis, MN 55428
Mar 19, 2003 SPECTRUM CMM, equipped with rotary dynamic sensor system, measures complex geometries. RDS articulating probe offers ±180° of bi-directional rotation and permits indexing steps of 2.5° reaching 20,736 individual positions. X, Y, Z measuring ranges are from 700 x 700 x 600 mm to 1000 x 2100 x 600 mm. Accuracy up to MPEe 2.5 + L/250 is guaranteed over temperature range of 64 to 75°F. C99 Intelligent Scanning Controller permits future upgrades to scanning probes.

FARO Technologies, Inc.
Lake Mary, FL 32746 6204
Feb 10, 2003 Open architecture Platinum FaroArm®, Titanium FaroArm®, and Laser Tracker® Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) ship with HighRES' reverse-engineering software modules, eliminating need for users to import 3D data from stand-alone platforms. CAM2 Measure 3.9 software is also included. Flexible package allows users to utilize existing SolidWorks, Autocad, Mechanical Desktop/Inventor, Mastercam, or CADKEY applications with measurement system.

Werth America, Inc.
Orchard Park, NY 14127
Jan 13, 2003 Flatscope 2D CMM features window where workpiece is placed. Cover closes over part and provides profile illumination. CCD camera and optics are beneath glass, and ring light underneath provides surface illumination for measurement of features where transmitted light is not possible. Maximum measuring range is 400 x 200 mm, and parts can be up to 100 mm in height. Choice of fixed or zoom lenses provides overall 2D accuracy down to 0.00035 in.

Renishaw, Inc.
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
Dec 13, 2002 Model SP25M uses Renscan(TM) technology to provide scanning on coordinate measuring machines and vision systems. Measuring only 1 in. in diameter, probe can be mounted to motorized articulating heads, or fitted to extension bars to allow access to deep part features. Interchangeable scanning probe modules are available, each optimized to suit range of stylus lengths from 0.8-8 in. Model SP25M includes kinematic stylus changing and bump-stop crash protection.