Coordinate Metrology Society to offer new certification programs

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 for coordinate measuring machines (CMM) operators. The proctored, online assessment comprises about 200 multiple-choice questions covering foundational theory and CMM common practices.

The association also will offer a pilot assessment for a new CMS level-two certification program for 3-D scanner users. The hands-on, device-specific assessment will be conducted by CMS-authorized proctors.

Both pilot exams will be offered at no cost during the CMS Conference in Reno, Nev., July 23-27, 2018. To participate in the level-one certification, candidates must register at cmscevents.org/2018_CMM_pilot.html. Applicants for the level-two certification must register at cmscevents.org/2018_3dlaserscannerpilot.html.