Product News

Baumer says its the new DSRK strain probe is setting new standards in tie bar strain measurement. Retaining the measuring performance of its predecessor, the DSRH with Strain-Mate technology, the DSRK uses the glued strain gage principle.

Kyocera Unimerco say its product range of measuring tools is very extensive. On the company's webshop, visitors will find examples of the various types of measuring equipment.

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence announced its GLOBAL S coordinate measuring machine (CMM) platform. The Global S measuring solution is the initial offering in Hexagon's Enhanced Productivity Series (EPS) featuring smart technologies, such as user experience (UX) enhancements, measurement software and advanced “green” options.

Sensofar Metrology has announced two new measurement technology features, as well as a hardware add-on, for its existing S line 3-in-1 surface metrology systems. Continuous Confocal refers to a proprietary measurement technique that represents a revolutionary step in confocal measurement technology. With Continuous Confocal, Sensofar has developed a confocal technique that utilizes a continuous Z-axis scan.

HEIDENHAIN’s family of KGM grid encoders have once again been improved to better meet the needs of CNC machine users who require accuracy testing. Now the KGM 281 grid encoder is available with a measuring range of 140 mm in diameter and an increased accuracy of ±1 µm.

The Thermo Scientific Explorer 4 Analyzer with MQA software now offers improved throughput for analysis of nonmetallic inclusions in steel. The platform is a fourth-generation scanning electron microscope (SEM)/x-ray spectroscopy (EDX) for industrial manufacturing.

Balance Systems' Top Gauge Absolute (TGA) helps to improve precision and efficiency in manufacturing processes through an accurate measuring of workpiece diameter.

Automated Precision Inc. has introduced the OT2 Core wireless laser tracker that utilizes wireless and controller-free laser tracker technology.

Several new features have been added to Mahr Federal's Millimar C1200 Digital IC amplifier, increasing its application range and user security. The new functions include dynamic measurement capability, enhanced display tolerance viewing and password protection for the setup menu.

A wireless crane scale that features a bluetooth handheld indicator which can operate at up to 300 feet away and has a bright, high-contract display is being introduced by Alliance Scale Inc. The Alliance/CAS Caston II Plus crane scale and TWN hand-held indicator let users stand safely away from the heavy load and control operations and view results on a high-contrast 320 x 240 TFT LCD display.

Phillips Precision Inc. rounds out its Inspection Arsenal quick-swap fixturing to include a system for all common inspection equipment. Create a lean, standardized process across all inspection equipment with Loc-N-Load plates and workholders from Inspection Arsenal.

Spectro Scientific has introduced Version 8 of its SpectrOil Series analyzers. The new capabilities are included in both the SpectrOil 100 series and SpectrOil M series for the elemental analysis of oil, fuel, coolant and water. SpectrOil technology measures trace quantities of elements dissolved or suspended as fine particles in natural or synthetic petroleum-based products.

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence launched the latest addition to its range of laser tracker systems. The Leica Absolute Tracker AT403 offers enhanced portable metrology performance, and presents significant improvements in terms of speed and ease of measurement, according to the company.

Mitutoyo America Corp. announces the release of the i-Checker, an inspection instrument specially designed to calibrate a variety of indicators, including bore gages, Digimatic indicators, dial indicators, dial test indicators and linear gages. The latest iteration of the i-Checker is at least two time more accurate than the previous model, achieving the highest accuracy level in its class of (0.1+0.4L/100)µm, according to the company. At 10mm/sec., speed also is improved 2.5x vs. the current model.

Eriez Flotation Division (EFD) announces the commissioning of a fully automated, four-stage lab-scale column circuit for flotation testing on sulfide and industrial minerals. Operating parameters such as air flow rate, wash water flow rate, reagent addition rates and pH level are regulated using a programmable logic controller (PLC).

Spectro Scientific has been awarded a U.S. patent for a company-developed method to measure water contamination in turbine and other industrial oils. The patent is “Method of measuring water contamination in turbine and other industrial oils,” patent no. US9500638.

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence announced its new laser scanning technology is available for the portable Romer Absolute Arm with Integrated Scanner (SI) series. The RS4 scanner offers new optics and electronics, delivering a major performance leap with a scan rate nearly 60 percent faster than the previous model.

This analog DREHplus 3D tester from Euro-Tech features innovative, precise probing technology through a patented conical tip specifically designed for measuring tools on lathes saving time and money. No expensive additional equipment is necessary plus the DREHplus is impervious to splash water and oil.

Bogen develops and produces high-precision variable magnetic scales and measuring systems to measure angle, distance, position.

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence launched PC-DMIS 2017 RI measurement software. ‘R1’ is short for ‘Release 1’ as there are two major releases scheduled for PC-DMIS in 2017, with continued service pack updates to ensure maximum reliability of the platform.