Intelligent manufacturing for industry 4.0 Paul Maxted, director of industrial metrology applications at global engineering technologies company, Renishaw discusses how intelligent manufacturing is benefiting the metalcutting industry. Joseph Whitworth, a leading Victorian tool maker who…
The measure of a world-class partnership Based on a heritage site where Edwin Beard Budding invented the lawnmower in 1830 and the adjustable spanner in 1842, Impcross is a manufacturer that continues this tradition: branding its…
ASF to acquire CMM business from Nikon Metrology Nikon Metrology has announced ASF Metrology intends to acquire Nikon Metrology’s coordinate measuring machines (CMM) business. The closing of the transaction is expected to take place in approximately 2 months.…
Hexagon releases PC-DMIS 2017 R2 Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence has launched PC-DMIS 2017 R2, the latest edition of the measurement software. This is the second of two major releases scheduled for PC-DMIS in 2017, with continued…
Measurement comes full circle As Mahr Federal’s director of precision gauges, George Schuetz explains, circular geometry gauging means more than just roundness. Roundness is far from the only circular geometry specification that machinists…
Data collection for wireless is going wireless As Mahr Federal’s director of precision gauges, George Schuetz explains, just as mobile phones and wireless computer peripherals have become common, wireless technology is now moving out onto the shopfloor.…
The advantages of materials testing on the move John Cove, marketing manager of measurement and metrology expert, Starrett, explains the advantages of using handheld devices for quality inspection and force measurement testing. Force measurement is an essential…
Hexagon delivers laser trackers for Airbus Leading metrology and manufacturing solution specialist Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence has announced a new step in its longstanding partnership with Airbus. 30 of the newly released Leica Absolute Tracker AT403 systems…
Force measurement in the palm of your hand Measurement and metrology specialist, Starrett, has introduced handheld force measurement to its product line up. The new DFC and DFG Series Digital Force Controllers will enable quality control managers across…
Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence launches new integration solution Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence has launched the I/O Flow Manager all-in-one software and hardware package solution, which enables manufacturers to integrate a coordinate measuring machine (CMM) into a production cell with…
Advanced Manufacturing Show measures up The Advanced Manufacturing Show, at the NEC from 6-8 June 2017, is set to showcase world-leading metrology companies. The show features all aspects of advanced manufacturing technology – from machine…
Third Dimension launches two metrology solutions at Control 2017 Third Dimension, supplier of precision metrology solutions, will be launching two new products at this year’s Control – the international trade fair for quality assurance. The first is Vectro; a…
Apodius delivers dedicated carbon-fibre analysis for Romer Absolute Arm Metrology and manufacturing solution specialist Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence has launched its Composite Inspection System for the Romer Absolute Arm with Integrated Scanner (SI). Based on new Apodius 3D technology, this…
Bumper benefits on offer in new Hexagon promotion Free access to a selection of online training courses is just one of the new benefits available to holders of Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence’s PC-DMIS software maintenance agreements. Customers are now…
Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence releases PC-DMIS 2017 R1 Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence has launched PC-DMIS 2017 R1, the latest edition of the company’s popular measurement software. ‘R1’ is short for ‘Release 1’ as there are two major releases scheduled…
Software standardisation makes inspection easy There was a time when the metrology tool of choice was the traditional granite-based CMM, and for many organisations that is still the case. However, there are now many other…
Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence retains Gold Standard Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence has been honoured for its people management with an award held only by 14,000 organisations across the world. The measurement solutions provider has retained its Investors in…
Metrology solutions demonstrated at Hexagon-hosted forum An offline robot cell, designed to automatically measure sheet metal parts in the toughest shop floor conditions, will be on show at a metrology forum hosted by Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence.…
Third Dimension featured in industrial documentary Executive TV have announced Manufacturing Change, the latest addition to an ongoing series of industrial documentaries exploring the UK's manufacturing sector and its future. This programme features Bristol-based Third Dimension,…
Everyday ergonomics: Metrology for the modern market If you ever stay at the Grand Hyatt hotel in San Francisco, don’t be alarmed to receive a note from the staff advising you that the 35-story skyscraper may creak…
