Measuring & Inspection Systems

CMM manufacturer LK Metrology has for the first time diversified into the supply of 3D articulating arm metrology systems with the launch of a range of 24 portable measuring arms called “Freedom.”

Hexagon's Manufacturing Intelligence division announced an update to its tube design, analysis and production platform TubeShaper. This new version delivers important new functionalities to customers in tube and pipe manufacturing, including inspection of rectangle-section tubes and new reporting functionality. TubeShaper v2 also offers an innovative new licensing concept that makes it more economical for multiple users to share measurement results and bending plans across different locations.

Marposs introduces the CNC Probing Recorder software package — an automatic measurement, report and process control acquisition system for statistically analyzing measurement results using Marposs’ optical and radio touch probes. The software is designed to analyze production processes, allowing prompt, corrective actions to be taken to prevent production of low-quality workpieces.

API Services’ ISO 17025-accredited laser tracker calibration facilities provide OEM factory calibration of laser trackers at its Newport News, Virginia; Rockville, Maryland; and Plymouth, Michigan, facilities. In 2019, API calibrated more than 200 laser trackers. A special program of advanced scheduling minimizes tracker customer downtime and an optional laser tracker loaner program keeps customers measuring while the tracker is undergoing its annual calibration.

Mitutoyo America Corp. announces the release of the HR-600 hardness tester into its line of precision measuring instruments. The HR-600 series combines functionality for Rockwell hardness testing and for Light Force Brinell testing in a single machine, expanding the range of available measurements.

SPECTRO Analytical Instruments, a unit of Ametek Inc., has introduced the eighth generation of its SPECTROMAXx with iCAL 2.0 ARC/SPARK OES Analyzer — improved with innovative new capabilities and advancements in performance to achieve fast, accurate elemental analysis precisely tuned for material control and foundry applications.

Marposs Corp. has announced the availability of its E9066E 15.6-in. wide-screen industrial computer for data collection, measurement, industrial control and production/factory automation. Running on a 64-bit industry-grade quad-core processor the E9066E guarantees excellent throughput for complex calculations and graphical applications without impacting system performance.

peel 3d announced the availability of peel 2 CAD, the next generation of its professional-grade 3D scanner. peel 2 CAD is an easy-to-use and fully integrated 3D scanning solution that enables users to extract all the information they need from 3D scans and send them directly to their preferred CAD software, including SolidWorks Inventor and PTC.

With the new SCT current converters, Beckhoff Automation completes the power measurement chain that now ranges from measuring physical values to transmitting captured data to the cloud. Continuous, system-integrated power measurement allows users to perform extensive inline analyses, for example, to detect and correct deviations quickly in order to minimize downtime.