In manufacturing today the CMM is a cornerstone of precision inspection and quality assurance. From its origins as a precision measuring tool housed in controlled metrology labs to today’s shop-floor capable systems, CMM technology continues to evolve in response to ever-increasing demands for speed, accuracy, flexibility, and automation.
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Do you need to measure complex parts quickly, but without compromising on precision and measurement quality? One solution: combine the power of 5-axis measuring machines with the speed and flexibility of measurement software.
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The Spanish Metrology Centre (Centro Español de Metrología, CEM) has become the first European institution to install a Mitutoyo Legex Takumi coordinate measuring machine. The system will be used to support high-precision dimensional measurements and national calibration services.
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CMMs have historically operated in isolated quality control labs (Metrology Rooms), delivering accurate inspections for finished parts. However, the smart factory demands more. Interconnected machines, cyber-physical systems, and real-time feedback loops characterize today’s production systems.
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As manufacturing environments continue to evolve toward faster cycles, higher complexity, and greater automation, the role of dimensional inspection is shifting decisively onto the production floor. Ready’s RUN series of coordinate measuring machines has been developed specifically to meet these demands, delivering metrology-grade accuracy in a robust, production-ready format.
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Two new ranges of bridge-type coordinate measuring machine, MAXIMA and MAXIMA R, have been launched by LK Metrology to meet a rapidly expanding demand for precise measurement of large, heavy components, often of significant complexity.
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CMM controller failures remain one of the most disruptive events, production halts and suddenly manufacturers face decisions that will impact operations for years to come. For decades, the available alternatives:
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StyliCleaner has announced the launch of its latest SC5C model, a compact, fully automatic stylus cleaning system designed specifically for smaller CMM machin
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Renowned for its portfolio of Fixtures, Cubings, Augmented Reality applications, and DIY Kits, Alukeep has always combined mechanical precision with digital innovation. The company’s latest development, eAUTOclamp, represents a revolution in fixture design and metrology automation.
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By integrating a solution combining an ESPI Scanflash machine and Metrolog X4 software, the Swiss manufacturer has strengthened its quality control in production.
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