Product News

Creaform launched a thoroughly reengineered Go!SCAN 3D: the Go!SCAN SPARK. This third-generation version of Creaform’s patented professional-grade Go!SCAN 3D portable 3D scanner has been specifically designed for product development professionals who need the most efficient portable scanner to capture 3D data of physical objects—anywhere.

Cognex Corp. announced the introduction of the In-Sight 2000 series, a product line that combines the power of its In-Sight vision systems with the simplicity and affordability of a vision sensor. Suitable for solving simple error-proofing applications, these vision sensors set new standards for value, ease of use and flexibility thanks to the powerful combination of proven In-Sight vision tools, a simple setup, and a modular design with interchangeable lighting and optics.

Cognex Corp. introduced the DataMan 470 series of fixed-mount barcode readers. Designed for high-speed, high-throughput manufacturing and logistics lines, DataMan 470 is the fastest and most powerful reader in the company’s line of industrial barcode readers.

Cognex Corp. announced that it has developed, and is now offering for sale, a totally new product line—ruggedized mobile terminals. Cognex’s MX-1000 series of mobile terminals offers manufacturers, logistics companies and many other organizations that currently rely on expensive, inflexible and purpose-built mobile terminals a revolutionary new method for performing tasks such as inventory management, logistics and field service.

Cognex Corp. announced the release of two high-performance 3D vision systems, the 3D-A5000 area scan 3D system and DSMax32T laser displacement 3D system, and a new method of 3D part location, PatMax 3D. These three new offerings position Cognex to meet customers’ diverse 3D vision needs for 3D inspection applications, bringing superior 3D inspection to factories and manufacturers.

Cognex Corp. introduced the new In-Sight 7000 series, a suite of ultrarugged, highly modular standalone vision systems. The second generation In-Sight 7000 series represents a breakthrough in performance, flexibility and ease of integration.

Cognex Corp. released the DataMan 370 series of fixed-mount barcode readers. With twice the computing power of conventional readers in its class, the DataMan 370 delivers faster decode speeds for greater throughput per facility, even when applications have multiple codes and symbologies.

Cognex Corp. announced the launch of an end-to-end family of mobile scanning solutions. The latest additions to the product line, designed to solve logistics and manufacturing applications, include the MX-1502 Series vision-enabled mobile terminal, the MX-100 Series mobile barcode reader, and the Cognex Mobile Barcode Software Development Kit (SDK).

Cognex Corp. announced the release of the In-Sight 9000, a series of ultra-high-resolution vision systems. The In-Sight 9000 series acquires exceptionally detailed images for high-accuracy part location, measurement and inspection over large areas—even when mounted at long distances.

Cognex Corp. introduced the DataMan 8072 verifier for direct part mark (DPM) verification. The DataMan 8072V helps those printing or marking DPM codes demonstrate code quality and certify readability.

Cognex Corp. addedf the DataMan 70 series to its successful line of compact fixed-mount barcode readers. DataMan 70 delivers high read rates for 1-D and 2-D label-based barcodes in a form factor small enough to fit in the palm of your hand.

Cognex Corp. introduced the In-Sight Laser Profiler, an easy-to-use measurement system that verifies part dimensions. Cognex vision tools, accurate object detection and the EasyBuilder interface make the new profiler an intuitive and highly reliable tool for obtaining height, gap, position and angle measurements and detecting defects on the factory floor.

Gleason Corp. introduces analysis systems for gear inspection with its 300GMSL Multi-Sensor Gear Inspection System and the GRSL Gear Rolling System with integrated Laser Scanning. The versatile platform of Gleason’s 300GMSL gear metrology system provides the classic tactile probing methods for inspecting conventional gear characteristics on spur and helical cylindrical gears as well as straight, spiral and hypoid bevel gears with a diameter of up to 300 mm.

Mitutoyo Corp. announces the release of the TAGLENS series of products. Suitable for demanding inspection applications such as noncontact ultrahigh-speed inspection systems, the TAGLENS series reduces the need for mechanical focusing modules. Thanks to its capabilities, the TAGLENS is expected to transform the future of inspection and significantly increase productivity.

Mahr Inc. announced the addition of the MarSurf GD series for roughness measurements to its new line of surface measuring instruments. MarSurf GD series measuring stations provide high levels of speed, flexibility and intelligent ease of use, allowing users to improve the manufacturing quality of workpieces with faster throughput and higher accuracy for the broadest range of applications. Developed from the ground up, the new MarSurf GD series enable profile and waviness evaluations to be carried out in addition to surface roughness evaluations.

LK Metrology Inc. has introduced a new ALTERA coordinate measuring machine called the SCANtek 5, which is coupled with Renishaw’s REVO-2 scanning system and multiple-sensor technology to offer manufacturers a 5-axis solution for inspecting dimensional accuracy and surface finish of components.

So far, geometries such as the bore holes of injection valves in the automotive industry, for example, could hardly be measured optically. Lateral probing of components with vertical surfaces was limited to tactile measuring systems, CT solutions or complex special solutions. This changes with a new function of the optical coordinate measuring system µCMM from Bruker Alicona. Vertical surfaces of more than 90° can now also be measured optically.

Titan Tool Supply Inc. announces the introduction of its Model ZDM-3 vertical displacement microscope to measure minute variations in height. The Z-axis electronic depth measuring microscope features a built-in LED co-axial illuminator to allow the user to focus on the top or bottom of the part being inspected. The illuminator includes a green filter and is adjustable to control light, color and intensity.

Exact Metrology is a distributor of the GOM CT scanner in the U.S. The computed tomography scanner GOM CT provides 3D data of internal and external component geometries in exceptionally high resolution.

HEIDENHAIN Corp. introduces the new QUADRA-CHEK 2000 evaluation unit for use with everyday measuring and metrology tasks in parts inspection applications. Measuring point acquisition with the QUADRA-CHEK (QC) 2000 is quick, easy and accurate when utilizing crosshairs or when used with optical edge detection on profile projectors, measuring microscopes and/or 2-D measuring machines with up to three axes.