GKS Inspection Services, Inc

Rental Service provides 3D scanning equipment.
Computer Hardware & Peripherals

Rental Service provides 3D scanning equipment.

Daily, weekly, and monthly rentals of FARO portable measurement equipment, including Faro LS and Photon systems, is available, along with consulting, training, and data processing. Raw cloud point data can be exported into ASCII, DXF, DWG, IGES, and STEP and scan data files can also be post-processed into AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Pro/E, CATIA, UG, and IDEAS. If needed, experienced personnel can run...

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Laboratory and Research Supplies and Equipment

GKS to Offer Precision Measurement Services for ITAR Restricted Military Parts

(DETROIT, MI; March 31, 2009) -- GKS Inspection Services announced that the company's Detroit-area metrology lab is now registered for the export and temporary import of items that are regulated by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and is now eligible to perform metrology and reverse engineering services on defense articles that appear on the United States Munitions List. ITAR...

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GKS Inspection Services Expands 3D Scanning Capabilities of Internal Geometries with CT Scanning
Computer Hardware & Peripherals

GKS Inspection Services Expands 3D Scanning Capabilities of Internal Geometries with CT Scanning

(MINNEAPOLIS, MN, USA; February 10, 2009)- GKS Inspection Services, a global provider of dimensional inspection, 3D laser scanning, and terrestrial scanning services since 1981, has expanded its roster of capabilities to include Computed Tomography (CT) scanning services and systems sales, which are available at their locations worldwide. High-accuracy CT scanning enables 3D scanning of parts...

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Mounting & Attaching Products

GKS Michigan Expands On-Site Measurement and Reverse Engineering Capability Again

(DETROIT, MI; February 5, 2008) - GKS Inspection Services, Inc., a division of Laser Design, Inc., has expanded the onsite services capability of its Detroit-area metrology lab with the addition of another Faro portable-CMM articulated arm. GKS Michigan's total number of Faro Platinum arms is now four, which increases GKS' ability to provide on-site inspection and reverse engineering services to...

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Surface Analysis Service offers standards-based assessment.
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Surface Analysis Service offers standards-based assessment.

Utilizing Mitutoyo Surfpak Series surface roughness analyzers and Surfpak software, service studies tiny irregularities on anything from medical and automotive parts to consumer and aerospace components. Tests use current international parameters and standards to measure and report surface roughness, ensuring roughness of specific surface is within customer parameters. Assessed profiles,...

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Company News

GKS Celebrates 29 Years in Business with its 20,000th Project

DETROIT, MI - GKS Global Services, a global provider of metrology services since 1981, recently celebrated 29 years in business by completing its 20,000th project. Averaged over the life of the company, GKS has performed nearly 700 projects per year on a sustained, ongoing basis, an amazing feat in the recent adverse business climate. GKS has grown substantially in the last 7 years, going from 15...

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Rental Service provides 3D scanning equipment.
Computer Hardware & Peripherals

Rental Service provides 3D scanning equipment.

Daily, weekly, and monthly rentals of FARO portable measurement equipment, including Faro LS and Photon systems, is available, along with consulting, training, and data processing. Raw cloud point data can be exported into ASCII, DXF, DWG, IGES, and STEP and scan data files can also be post-processed into AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Pro/E, CATIA, UG, and IDEAS. If needed, experienced personnel can run...

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Laboratory and Research Supplies and Equipment

GKS to Offer Precision Measurement Services for ITAR Restricted Military Parts

(DETROIT, MI; March 31, 2009) -- GKS Inspection Services announced that the company's Detroit-area metrology lab is now registered for the export and temporary import of items that are regulated by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and is now eligible to perform metrology and reverse engineering services on defense articles that appear on the United States Munitions List. ITAR...

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GKS Inspection Services Expands 3D Scanning Capabilities of Internal Geometries with CT Scanning
Computer Hardware & Peripherals

GKS Inspection Services Expands 3D Scanning Capabilities of Internal Geometries with CT Scanning

(MINNEAPOLIS, MN, USA; February 10, 2009)- GKS Inspection Services, a global provider of dimensional inspection, 3D laser scanning, and terrestrial scanning services since 1981, has expanded its roster of capabilities to include Computed Tomography (CT) scanning services and systems sales, which are available at their locations worldwide. High-accuracy CT scanning enables 3D scanning of parts...

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GKS Improving 3D Laser Scanning Services in Its Minnesota Office with New Engineering Services Manager

(MINNEAPOLIS, MN; June 5, 2008) - GKS Inspection Services, a global provider of dimensional measurement, 3D laser scanning and terrestrial scanning services for over 25 years, is expanding the capabilities of its Minneapolis office with a new Engineering Services Manager. Larry Carlberg, GKS Service Bureau Manager commented, I am delighted to announce that Mike Willcox has joined GKS Minneapolis...

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Mounting & Attaching Products

GKS Michigan Expands On-Site Measurement and Reverse Engineering Capability Again

(DETROIT, MI; February 5, 2008) - GKS Inspection Services, Inc., a division of Laser Design, Inc., has expanded the onsite services capability of its Detroit-area metrology lab with the addition of another Faro portable-CMM articulated arm. GKS Michigan's total number of Faro Platinum arms is now four, which increases GKS' ability to provide on-site inspection and reverse engineering services to...

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Company News

GKS Inspection Services Opens Third Laser Scanning and CAD Modeling Service Bureau in China

New Guilin Area Office to Complement Existing Shanghai and Guangdong Offices. (MINNEAPOLIS, MN; November 29, 2007) - GKS Inspection Services, a global provider of dimensional inspection, 3D laser scanning, and terrestrial scanning services since 1981, announced that it has recently opened a laser scanning and CAD modeling office in the Guilin province of China. GKS now has locations in three key...

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Company News

GKS Signs Buff Group to Promote Terrestrial Laser Scanning Services to Architectural Engineering and Construction Sector

(DETROIT, MI; October 29, 2007) - GKS Inspection Services, a global provider of dimensional inspection, 3D laser scanning, and terrestrial scanning services for over 25 years, has signed a representation agreement with the Buff Group. The Buff Group will promote GKS' services to their customer base. Lisa Buff, the group's Architectural and Design Sales Executive, has extensive ties to the...

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Company News

GKS Inspection Services Renews Highest Level of A2LA Accreditation for Mechanical Testing and Calibration

(DETROIT, MI; October 23, 2007) - GKS Inspection Services, a global provider of dimensional inspection, 3D laser scanning and terrestrial scanning services for over 25 years, has once again renewed the accreditation for its Plymouth, Michigan facility through the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA). We are happy to report that we passed this assessment with a rating of zero...

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GKS Expanding Onsite 3D Laser Scanning Services in its Minnesota Office with New CAD Engineer

MINNEAPOLIS, MN; September 27, 2007) - GKS Inspection Services, a global provider of dimensional measurement, 3D laser scanning and terrestrial scanning services for over 25 years, is again expanding its service offerings in the Minneapolis office with a new staff CAD engineer, who is fully trained in all the Laser Design scanning equipment along with Geomagic data processing software. The...

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