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Testing and Measuring - Page 27
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Sandvik to acquire Metrologic Group
- Apr 30, 2018
- News Release
Sweden-based Sandvik has announced plans to acquire software company Metrologic Group, Meylan, France, from Astorg Partners. Metrologic Group, which offers agnostic software for metrology, automation, robotics control, calibration, and 3-D measuring, will form a new business unit within a new...
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VisiConsult’s NDT X-ray Toolbox app solves NDT calculations in seconds
- Apr 27, 2018
- Product Release
The NDT X-ray Toolbox smartphone app from VisiConsult is designed to help simplify the daily work of NDT technicians and X-ray users. The free app solves complicated formulas and calculations in a few seconds, including geometric calculations, optimal magnification, image blurriness, required...
- From The Fabricator
Proton Products’ InteliSens sensor delivers measurement accuracy of 0.02 to 0.05 percent
- Apr 19, 2018
- Product Release
Proton Products offers the InteliSens noncontact metals speed and length sensor. It delivers measurement accuracy between 0.02 and 0.05 percent. The sensor’s high-resolution measurement tracks minute speed and length movement in continuous and discrete metals operations. Solid-state digital...
- From The Fabricator
BEA industrial lasers designed for use in harsh environments
- Apr 17, 2018
- Product Release
BEA Lasers has introduced industrial laser diode modules, designed for use in factories, machine shops, and other harsh environments. The lasers are used for alignment and positioning of products, components, and machine parts. In addition, the company’s Yellow Sub and Yellow Torpedo lasers can...
- From The Fabricator
Which material test methods best influence metal forming success?
- By Bill Frahm
- Apr 16, 2018
- Article
Change necessitates change. New materials, forming technologies, and automation require changes in testing methods. Sometimes trial and error is necessary.
- From The Fabricator
Spectro upgrades Spectrotest mobile metal analyzer
- Apr 9, 2018
- Product Release
Spectro Analytical Instruments has upgraded its Spectrotest arc/spark mobile metal analyzer for applications in the metal producing, processing, and recycling industries. The spectrometer delivers precise results in applications in which an exact metal analysis is required, materials are difficult...
- From The Fabricator
Huntingdon Fusion Techniques HFT PurgEye 200 updated with PurgeNet
- Mar 21, 2018
- Product Release
Huntingdon Fusion Techniques HFT® has released the updated, hand-held PurgEye® 200 Weld Purge Monitor® now with PurgeNet™, allowing networking to a variety of accessories. Typically one accessory allows direct interface to an orbital welding machine or any other automatic welding machine so...
- From The Fabricator
Starrett Profile360 laser measurement system updated to generation 4
- Mar 13, 2018
- Product Release
Generation 4 of the Profile360 laser measurement system, available from Starrett, includes several new features, including a 25 percent improvement in accuracy, as well as full-screen trend charts and alarm charts. Measurements can be exported to a database, and SPC charts and statistics can be...
- From The Fabricator
Bowman’s P series XRF coating measurement system measures variety of product sizes
- Mar 9, 2018
- Product Release
Bowman has introduced the P series benchtop XRF coating measurement system. It identifies elements in each of up to five coating layers quickly and precisely, the company states. Standard system configurations include a four-position collimator assembly, variable-focus camera for applications with...
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Renishaw SFP2 surface finish measurement probe increases REVO system capability
- Mar 5, 2018
- Product Release
Renishaw has introduced the SFP2 surface finish measurement probe for use with its REVO® 5-axis measurement system on CMMs. The probe increases the surface finish measurement ability of the system, which offers a multisensor capability providing touch-trigger, high-speed tactile scanning and...
- From The Fabricator
Coordinate Metrology Society to offer new certification programs
- Mar 5, 2018
- News Release
The Coordinate Metrology Society® (CMS), Weatherford, Texas, a membership association for measurement professionals, has announced plans to launch two new certification programs in 2018. The CMS certification committee will offer a pilot examination for the industry's first level-one certification...
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Heidenhain donates to UNC Charlotte’s metrology lab
- Feb 28, 2018
- News Release
Heidenhain Corp., Schaumburg, Ill., has donated a new EIB interface box with cabling and Accom software to UNC Charlotte’s Center for Precision Metrology (CPM). The metrology lab, which includes a variety of high-end measurement instruments, is central to the university’s education and research...
- From The Fabricator
HFT Pipestoppers’ steel test plugs offer heavy-duty leak testing
- Feb 28, 2018
- Product Release
Huntingdon Fusion Techniques HFT®’s Pipestoppers® division offers steel test plugs for blocking pipes for heavy-duty leak testing, sealing, and stopping. The plugs can be used for low-pressure testing and plugging pipes, pipelines, and pipework fabrications and other orifices between 2 and 48...
- From The Fabricator
Mahr Inc. appoints director of operations
- Feb 27, 2018
- News Release
Providence, R.I.-based Mahr Inc., a provider of dimensional metrology equipment, has promoted Don Foisy to director of operations. He joined the company in 2011 as design engineering supervisor and later was promoted to engineering manager. Foisy has more than 17 years of industry experience. He...
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Nikon Metrology, Roush Yates Engines announce technology partnership
- Feb 26, 2018
- News Release
Nikon Metrology, a provider of metrology equipment in Brighton, Mich., and Roush Yates Engines, Mooresville, N.C., an engine builder for the motor sports industry, have announced a multiyear partnership program. The capabilities of Nikon’s LC15Dx laser scanner and ESP3 technology “allow our...
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