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15 January 2007

Retrofit software is first 'plug and play' solution

  • Retrofit software is first 'plug and play' solution
Microlog XG CMM software has been developed specifically for retrofitting to smaller CMMs and portable measuring arms.

Microlog XG CMM software has been developed specifically for retrofitting to smaller CMMs and portable measuring arms, which are are generally used on relatively straightforward applications.

“Most CMMs in use today are mechanically sound, and still capable of producing perfectly good measurement data” says Iain Caville, managing director of UK agent Measurement Solutions. “The problem really lies with the software, which has failed miserably to keep up with technological requirements. Now, we can offer CMM users a cost-effective way to start using CAD-based software, backed up by the world’s largest independent CMM software company”.

Microlog XG is the first “plug and play” CMM software that directly interfaces with most makes and types of CMM controller. This means that any manual or CNC machine from manufacturers such as Hexagon, LK, Mitutoyo, Zeiss, Stiefelmayer, Wenzel, Sheffield, plus many others, can now be quickly upgraded without the need for expensive hardware upgrades. In those cases where the controller hardware is already obsolete, Measurement Solutions can offer a range of controller upgrades that can have a CNC machine up and running again within a few days. The software also lends itself ideally to portable measuring arms, with a suite of special tools dedicated to the type of measurements often performed with these devices. Once again, direct interfaces are readily available for all types of arm – Faro, Romer, Cimcore, Garda, etc.

See Product launch section for full details

Author
Andrew Allcock


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