Industrial Measurement and Inspection

Measurement/inspection tools are used to verify that a part’s dimensions conform to required tolerances. They include calipers, micrometers, gages, CMMs, profilometers and automated video and vision systems. Automated measurement systems are beneficial for many manufacturers because inspection can become a bottleneck, especially for high-production shops. Automation of this process enables faster and more consistent inspection.

Zeiss Showcases Innovative Metrology Technology at Online Event
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Zeiss Showcases Innovative Metrology Technology at Online Event

Zeiss will reveal seven new metrology technologies and software updates at its Zeiss Live Tech Reveal on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. ET.

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Why Not Lights-Out Inspection?

Consider a process to enable your CMM to inspect multiple parts unattended, thereby minimizing the impact that part measurement has on your company’s bottom line.

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Measurement

Zeiss Blue Light Scanner Accelerates Part Digitization

PMTS 2025: The ATOS Q blue-light 3D scanner combines high-tech electronics and optics with robust design and software to provide high-precision measurement results across diverse applications.

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Measurement

Nikon Inspection Systems Provide Stable, Micron-Level Measurement

Nikon’s NEXIV VMF-K Series is a high-performance video measuring system that is said to significantly improve measurement throughput.

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Mitutoyo Measurement Software Streamlines Inspection Process

The integration of Metlogix M3 software into the Mitutoyo Quick Image 2D vision measuring system boost the precision and efficiency of noncontact measurements.

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LK Metrology System Reduces Carbon Footprint of CMMs

The EcoAir automatic shut-off unit interrupts the supply of compressed air to the CMM’s air bearings when the machine is idle, leading to substantial energy and cost savings.

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Measurement

Hexagon Acquires Inspection, Modelling Software from 3D Systems

The Geomagic suite is capable of automating the processing of 3D scan data to build digital models from physical objects, which can then be used to generate history based parametric CAD models for use in product manufacturing.

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L.S. Starrett Vision System Increases Measurement Speed

The Starrett AVR400 offers full CNC capabilities including XYZ positioning as well as zoom and telecentric lens options.

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Measurement

Mahr Height Gage Provides Reliable Measurement Performance

Digimar 816 CLT height gage is equipped with an intuitive touchscreen, ergonomic handles and dynamic measuring functions, designed to offer performance and ease of use.

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Measurement

Verisurf Probing Suite Provides Flexibility in Quality Inspection

Verisurf’s Machine Tool Probing (MTP) suite is an in-process automated inspection solution for CNC machine tools, offering inspection and reporting capabilities.

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Measurement

Verisurf Software Features Optimized Metrology Workflows

Verisurf 2025 includes optimized workflows for inspection, reporting, reverse engineering, tool building and guided assembly.

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Measurement

MSI Viking Expands Metrology Partnership With Mahr

The expanded partnership now includes advanced production metrology systems, covering contour, roughness and form instruments, as well as advanced optical metrology systems.

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Measurement

Rego-Fix Toolholding, Metrology Products Increase Accuracy and Efficiency

IMTS 2024: Rego-Fix introduces automated tool clamping units, spindle drawbar force testing tool for increased efficiency and accuracy in measurement. 

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Precision Machining Technology Review: November 2024

Production Machining’s November 2024 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Vericut, Hurco, the L.S. Starrett Co., LNS North America, Fryer Machine Systems and MachineMetrics.

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Measurement

Seeing Automated Workpiece Measurement in Real Time

User-friendly inspection software for CNC machining centers was shown at IMTS 2024 monitoring measurements between and after machining while performing SPC based on recorded measurement values.

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Measurement

The Value of CMM Controller Retrofits

In this case, new controllers for two coordinate measuring machines — one 26 years old — with new programming software offers the possibility to enable multisensor inspection of critical, turned aerospace components.

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How Well do You Know Granite Surface Plates?

Here are some tips for choosing, maintaining and customizing a granite solution that will best meet your shop’s particular inspection needs.

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Measurement

Does a Scanning Probe Make Sense on a Swiss-Type?

Swiss-types have limited tooling capacity, but there can be advantages to giving up some of that capacity to take advantage of a touch probe — in fact, a scanning probe — to enable in-process part measurements.

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Keeping Watch on Small Parts

From watch parts to exotic medical applications, this shop takes on the world of micromachining.

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