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Absolute Interferometer is optimized for accuracy, scope.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 07:25:33 -0500

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.

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CMM Arms include Bluetooth wireless technology.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 07:36:18 -0500

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.

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3D Laser Scanners feature CMM touch probe technology.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 07:50:48 -0500

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.

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Probe enables cable-free installation on machining centers.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 08:00:51 -0500

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.

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Portable CMM is designed for machine shop use.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 07:45:02 -0500

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.

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CMM System provides scanning and probing functionality.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 07:43:39 -0500

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.

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Non-Contact Measurement System uses concentrated light.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 22 May 2008 08:01:16 -0500

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.

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Robotized CMM Arm accelerates laser inspection jobs.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 07:44:18 -0500

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.

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CMM features aluminum orifice air bearing system.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 07:44:15 -0500

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.

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Shop Floor CMM offers wide range of probing options.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 07:55:24 -0500

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.

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Measuring Arm features accuracy to 0.0006 in.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 07:42:26 -0500

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.

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Manual CMMs feature free floating, all air bearing design.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 07:37:10 -0500

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.

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Touch Probing System gauge mill-turned components.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 07:49:40 -0500

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.

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Laser Scanning Arm offers Bluetooth® operation.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 07:45:28 -0500

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.

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CMM performs in shop floor production applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 07:45:34 -0500

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.

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Computer-Aided Measurement Arm offers .0014 in. accuracy.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 07:42:36 -0500

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.

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Measuring Arm comes in 4 ft model with infinite rotation.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 07:50:01 -0500

Suited for smaller jobs where light weight and small footprint are required, INFINITE 5012 features WiFi connectivity and onboard battery power for portability. Integrated tungsten counterweight delivers light-touch ergonomics and fluid motion, while automatic probe detection enables probe changes without recalibration. Solution is available with any of ROMER's standard software packages, including PC-DMIS Portable, DOCS, and Delcam PowerInspect.

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Portable CMM measures accurately to within .0007 in.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 08:14:59 -0500

Available in 8 ft working volumes and 6- or 7-axis models, Quantum FaroArm creates 3D blueprint of parts or machine components. Users guide arm's touch probe along surface of object to be measured, while laptop computer simultaneously illustrates 3D measurements on-screen and records all data. With Bluetooth® cable-free operation, system can inspect and digitize up to 30 ft away. Applications include inspections, tool certifications, CAD-to-part analysis, and reverse engineering.

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Shop Floor CMM is designed for small parts.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 08:17:07 -0500

Smart Mini, with 300 x 450 x 400 mm range, utilizes Renishaw TP20 or TP200 probing system. Fine grain native-black granite lends to thermal stability, stiffness, and vibration dampening. Along with protected and covered precision linear guideways, machine features carbon fiber Z axis design, carbon fiber scale mounts, and volumetric accuracy of 2.5 microns. Machine requires no shop air and can be supplied on mobile base.

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Laser Range Meters offer accuracy of ±1/25 in.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 07:43:47 -0500

Working from single location, PD 40 and 42 enable user to measure distances from 2 in. to 650 ft, as well as areas and volumes. Model PD 42 stores last 30 distance measurements or last 5 function results. It features area, volume, min/max, painter's area, timer functions, and Pythagorean functions, as well as vertical and horizontal bubble level and side measuring key. Built in optical sight offers targeting aid in bright outdoor conditions where laser dot is difficult to sight.

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