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Mahr’s non-contact MarScope measures complex turned parts in seconds 07/05/2012

Capable of measuring turned parts up to one metre long by 120 mm diameter and weighing up to 30 kg, the MarScope available from Mahr UK Ltd is designed to operate both in the laboratory and on the shopfloor. It features a telecentric precision optical system with a high-resolution camera that enables measurements of various characteristics to be made quickly and without contact.   Read More

Scanning At The Speed Of White Light - Measurement Solutions introduce white light scanning technology at MACH, Hall 5 stand 5844 04/04/2012

The 3D scanning industry has seen incredible changes over recent years, particularly in terms of the technology available. It is not long ago that scanning was seen as a specialist application, with equipment costing hundreds of thousands and requiring highly-skilled technicians to acquire any kind of usable data. In recent years, we have seen the advent of handheld scanning devices, primarily instigated by the introduction of the Handyscan3D in 2006, and lower accuracy scanners with low resolution becoming available for as little as £10,000.  Read More

The L. S. Starrett Company will be launching a new range of Force Measurement Systems at Mach 2012 - Stand 04/04/2012

Available in four load capacities, these universal testing systems are ideal for general purpose force testing, demanding high volume production testing, and exacting quality control testing. Each machine consists of a single column electro mechanical testing frame, combined with our L2 series digital controller and a Starrett load cell sensor.  Read More

Renishaw presents wide range of manufacturing technologies at MACH 2012 - hall 5, stand 5640 29/03/2012

Renishaw will be exhibiting its full range of precision engineering technologies at Mach 2012. This will include laser melting systems for creating complex parts in a variety of metals, the new Equator™ versatile gauge™, and a new rotary axis calibration system  Read More

CT or not CT – That is The Question! - Measurement Solutions introduce affordable, everyday CT Scanning. MACH 2012 - Hall 5 stand 5844 29/03/2012

Since being established almost 15 years ago, Measurement Solutions have innovated by bringing unique and class-leading measuring systems to the UK market. Driven by instinct and an astute understanding of the needs of UK manufacturing organisations, the company has always striven to introduce novel and cost-effective solutions to many of the market's measurement conundrums.   Read More

Inspection, Traceability And Code Reading From STEMMER IMAGING - Stand 5050, MACH 2012, NEC, UK, 16-20 April, 2012 29/03/2012

With tracking and traceability a key element in many manufacturing industries, STEMMER IMAGING will be showing an extensive range of camera technologies and systems for code reading, verification and traceability, as well as traditional inspection applications. As Europe's largest independent supplier of vision technology and services to OEMs, system Integrators and reseller markets, STEMMER IMAGING will be showing smart cameras including 3D smart cameras, multipoint intelligent inspection systems and linescan cameras demonstrating code reading capabilities at over 1200 parts/minute.   Read More

Two Decades for Alphacam’s Italian “Super Specialist” 15/03/2012

"If you have a CNC machine to run or axis to move, Alphacam is the solution." That is the personal maxim of Marco Silva, General Manager of Italian software vendor Licom Systems s.r.l., which celebrates its 20th anniversary in April.  Read More

Firstcut deliver a single prototype part in just a few days 01/02/2012

While looking for a means to prototype a handle for a one-arm bandit gaming machine, Richard Löffler came across the Firstcut website and was impressed by what he read. "Finding the Firstcut website, I was surprised that we could have a single prototype part in just a few days."  Read More

Delcam launches latest in feature-based machining – FeatureCAM 2012 15/12/2011

Delcam has launched the 2012 version of its FeatureCAM feature-based CAM system, with a range of enhancements to enable faster and easier programming, and produce more efficient toolpaths to give greater machine productivity.  Read More

Hexagon Metrology Live! @ NPL 17/11/2011

Location: National Physical Laboratory, Teddington, United Kingdom Date: 21 November 2011 Measurement at the cutting edge  Read More

LMI Gocator: Smart Camera For 3D Imaging Announced 17/11/2011

STEMMER IMAGING announces the new LMI Gocator 3D smart camera from LMI Technologies, which is set to revolutionise industrial 3D measurements by making them more affordable and more accessible to a wider range of applications.   Read More

Gear milling times halved using CoroMill® 176 03/11/2011

New full profile gear milling hob offers big savings for gear manufacturers  Read More

Proto Labs guides RNIB through product development 20/10/2011

Rapid injection moulding specialist Proto Labs is supplying plastic components to the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) for a revolutionary portable Braille writing tool for the visually impaired.   Read More

New developments in additive manufacturing from Renishaw 20/10/2011

Renishaw SLM (Selective Laser Melting) is a pioneering additive manufacturing process capable of producing fully dense metal parts direct from 3D CAD using a high-powered fibre laser.   Read More

Bespoke workholding in one day from Proto Labs 06/10/2011

When it comes to getting jigs or fixtures for modern production lines, speed is the key to minimise any downtime.   Read More

Precision vices from Hainbuch! 05/10/2011

Hainbuch have now released a family of precision vices. Renowned for their excellant rotary workholding this range of 3 vices is the latest addition to the expanding Hainbuch product range.  Read More

Victor CNC Open House draws the crowds and does the business 08/09/2011

Victor CNC's recent Open House event drew approaching 350 attendees, saw a sale on the spot, while over 40 quotes were requested.  Read More

Schmitt Europe unveils two grinding wheel balance controllers plus a surface measurement innovation 08/09/2011

Schmitt Europe, a specialist in grinding wheel balancing systems, is showcasing two new grinding wheel balancer controllers and surface roughness measurement systems at EMO, Hanover, September 2011 (Hall 5, Stand G26).  Read More

EMO debut for ANCA TXcell 07/09/2011

Renowned for its wide range of high quality CNC tool grinders, ANCA will be giving an EMO debut to the new TXcell, a revolutionary system designed for efficient cellular tool manufacturing (Hall 6 – stand F14).   Read More

Craftsman Tools' EMO presence underlines toolholder and workholding expertise 07/09/2011

Award-winning precision engineers Craftsman Tools will once again be exhibiting at the EMO fair this month.   Read More

RAYTEK® MI3 World’s smallest stand-alone pyrometer gains integrated network communication 10/08/2011

RAYTEK® has enhanced its MI3 Series infrared temperature measurement sensors with new integrated network communication options. The RAYTEK MI3 sensors are now compatible with the Modbus® and PROFIBUS® network protocols, allowing them to be used in a wide range of applications requiring digital communication for field devices.  Read More

Hexagon Metrology Live! @ Telford 08/08/2011

Hexagon Metrology is pleased to invite you to a series of events in 2011 where you will be able to witness the latest technological advancements in metrology - Live! Join us to learn through practical demonstrations and open discussions about how our metrology technology can help solve your measurement challenges. Venues and dates are spread throughout the year - look out for when we are near you!  Read More

SigmaNESTS DSTV Converter 29/07/2011

Have you ever had to export 3D CAD files to DXF format, import them into a 2D CAD package, make some changes, export them to DXF again and finally import them into SigmaNEST only to be informed two minutes later that the design engineers made yet another change to the "final" design files?  Read More

Delcam to launch new PowerMILL machining options at EMO 27/07/2011

Delcam will launch the 2012 version of its PowerMILL CAM system for high speed and 5-axis machining at the EMO World of Metalworking exhibition to be held in Hannover from 19 to 24 September. The new release will include a number of new strategies, together with more general enhancements to make programming faster and machining more efficient with the best-possible surface finish.   Read More

Micro-Vu Vertex 251 entry-level non-contact CMM comes with useful nice-to-haves 16/06/2011

Although an entry-level model, the Micro-Vu Vertex 251 non-contact vision measuring centre from Metrology Direct boasts features usually associated with more expensive measuring machines.  Read More