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Testing and Measuring - Page 33
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NDT inspection lamp works in UV-A and visible-light modes
- May 2, 2017
- Product Release
Magnaflux has introduced the EV6500 LED UV inspection lamp. Designed for NDT, it offers 7,000 μW/cm2 high-intensity UV-A illumination with broad-coverage, 100 ft.-candle white light in a single hand-held LED lamp. Inspectors can switch from fluorescent inspection to visible flaw checking with a...
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Wireless laser tracker uses controller-free technology
- May 1, 2017
- Product Release
Automated Precision Inc. has introduced the OT2 Core portable wireless laser tracker that utilizes wireless and controller-free technology. Based on the company’s Omnitrac 2 laser tracker unit, the new tracker offers many of the same features, including an Autolock sensor that can recapture a...
- From The Fabricator
MTS Systems announces CFO transition
- Apr 25, 2017
- News Release
MTS Systems Corp., Eden Prairie, Minn., a supplier of test systems and sensors, has appointed Brian Ross as senior vice president/CFO, effective May 12, 2017. Ross, who most recently served as the company’s corporate controller, will replace Jeff Oldenkamp, who is resigning to pursue other...
- From The Fabricator
Heidenhain offers online videos showing measurement, motion control products
- Apr 25, 2017
- News Release
Schaumburg, Ill.-based Heidenhain offers Heidenhain TV, more than 100 videos on YouTube that highlight the company’s precision measurement and motion control equipment. Video categories include basics, machinery accuracy, TNC controls, webinars/tutorials, and mounting. They are available in...
- From The Fabricator
Hand-held XRF analyzer includes Wi-Fi support and coatings mode
- Apr 14, 2017
- Product Release
Thermo Scientific has released a software update to its Niton XL5 hand-held X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analyzer. The software release includes Wi-Fi support that connects the analyzer with the user’s computer network, as well as a new coatings mode for expanded functionality and applications...
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X-ray thickness gauge upgraded to measure ferrous, nonferrous product
- Apr 14, 2017
- Product Release
IMS has expanded the capabilities of its XR series thickness gauge to measure ferrous and nonferrous materials on a single gauge. The gauge’s laser speed measuring accuracy has increased to less than 0.05 percent. Because the gauge is dual-purpose, users do not have to change gauges between runs...
- From The Fabricator
Oxygen monitor designed for on-site conditions
- Apr 13, 2017
- Product Release
Cob Industries offers the PurgEye® Site, a nearly indestructible Weld Purge Monitor® designed for on-site conditions. The unit is a guarded oxygen monitor in a waterproof, dustproof box, IP68-rated with the lid open and IP65-rated with the lid closed. The monitor measures oxygen levels from 1,000...
- From The Fabricator
Canadian Measurement-Metrology launches online training for Renishaw gauging system
- Apr 3, 2017
- News Release
Canadian Measurement-Metrology (CMMXYZ) Inc., Mississauga, Ont., has introduced a new E-learning series: MODUS for the Renishaw Equator. This series of on-demand, interactive courses comprises online training videos, summary sheets, labs and quizzes covering Renishaw’s Equator comparative gauging...
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Marposs appoints product manager, forming and stamping monitoring solutions
- Mar 31, 2017
- News Release
Marposs, Auburn Hills, Mich., a provider of measurement and process monitoring technologies, has appointed Philipp Janssen as product manager, forming and stamping monitoring solutions. Janssen started his career at Brankamp serving in technical sales, as global account manager, and, most recently,...
- From The Fabricator
CMMs support complex parts production
- Mar 29, 2017
- Product Release
AIMS Metrology offers the Revolution series LM coordinate measuring machine, designed to help companies tackle the challenges associated with digitized shop floors and higher accuracy and reliability standards for complex parts, big data, and automation. The CMM, which can be equipped for touch or...
- From The Fabricator
Hexagon Mfg. Intelligence, Amrikart to host technology open house March 28-30
- Mar 15, 2017
- News Release
Hexagon Mfg. Intelligence, North Kingstown, R.I., has announced it will join metrology integrator Amrikart to host HxGN LOCAL Montreal, a technology open house, March 28-30, 2017, at Amrikart headquarters in Brossard, Que. The event, which will begin at 8:00 a.m. with registration and morning...
- From The Fabricator
Mitutoyo America announces organizational changes
- Mar 13, 2017
- News Release
Mitutoyo America Corp. (MAC), a provider of measurement and inspection systems in Aurora, Ill., has promoted Matt Dye to president and Doug Adkins to executive vice president. Shigeyuki Sasaki, who over the past 10 years has served as vice president, executive vice president, and most recently...
- From The Fabricator
Ametek Coining completes A2LA accreditation
- Mar 7, 2017
- News Release
Ametek Coining, Montvale, N.J., has announced it has completed A2LA accreditation and now offers analytical laboratory and failure analysis services. The company has operated an in-house analytical laboratory for many years, supporting the manufacture of solder and braze preforms, as well as...
- From The Fabricator
Gas analyzer measures trace oxygen levels
- Mar 3, 2017
- Product Release
Witt has unveiled the PA 7.0 gas analyzer, which uses an optional zirconium cell for measuring trace oxygen levels in the parts per million range. The accuracy of the measurements is +/- 5 percent relative to the measured value, states the company. All measured values are stored and can be...
- From The Fabricator
X-ray system inspects welds in pipeline segments
- Mar 1, 2017
- Product Release
VisiConsult X-ray Systems & Solutions GmbH has developed a new system for pipeline weld inspection that incorporates new, high-tech materials for digital flat panels. Instead of using a massive steel boom, it employs a carbon fiber tube that weighs less than 220 lbs. and uses a cooling system on...
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