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World Metrology Day 2021: measurement and health

World Metrology Day 2021: measurement and health
This year’s theme for World Metrology Day is “measurement for health”. The aim is to “create awareness of the...
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5 reasons why REcreate solves your reverse engineering needs

5 reasons why REcreate solves your reverse engineering needs
A reverse engineering project typically starts in the metrology department with a 3D scanner capturing an object’s...
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The importance of software maintenance

The importance of software maintenance
When organisations want to drive manufacturing efficiency, what ideas typically enter the discussion?  No doubt a number...
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How better use of materials makes design and production more cost-effective and sustainable

How better use of materials makes design and production more cost-effective and sustainable
Customers are increasingly concerned about the environmental impact of their choices– as are industry regulators. Yet at...
3 min read Deep dive
How to develop seamless hybrid manufacturing processes

How to develop seamless hybrid manufacturing processes
There are several excellent reasons for deploying hybrid manufacturing – it is more sustainable and flexible than...
2 min read Strategy
CMM monitoring: 5 ways to save time and increase measuring confidence

CMM monitoring: 5 ways to save time and increase measuring confidence
Data is the driving force behind smarter, more productive manufacturing systems, but not all data is equal....
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Ask the experts: trials and calibrations

Ask the experts: trials and calibrations
A coordinate measuring machine (CMM) running at optimum performance is essential for reliable and productive manufacturing operations....
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Where to go with all the heat?

Where to go with all the heat?
Those familiar with gaming consoles are probably more aware than most of the challenges that come from...
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5 reasons to upgrade your CMM

5 reasons to upgrade your CMM
As you read this, somewhere in some quality lab there is a coordinate measuring machine (CMM) still...
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A seamless coordinate measuring machine (CMM) installation

A seamless coordinate measuring machine (CMM) installation
A coordinate measuring machine (CMM) is a key investment for manufacturers, essential to the accuracy of quality...
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Automated mesh transfer and inspection in PC-DMIS using structured light

Automated mesh transfer and inspection in PC-DMIS using structured light
Supporting systems from coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) to portable measuring arms, structured light scanners and laser trackers,...
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PC-DMIS Offline: sign-up and installation walkthrough

PC-DMIS Offline: sign-up and installation walkthrough
Last week we shared with you an overview of how to begin using PC-DMIS Offline. In this...
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Work at home smarter – PC-DMIS Offline webinar

Work at home smarter – PC-DMIS Offline webinar
We understand that many metrology professionals need to be able to continue programming at home. As part...
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Using artificial intelligence to enable smart manufacturing

Using artificial intelligence to enable smart manufacturing
Gathered data turns into valuable information when systems and people can quickly make sense of it and...
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Vehicle fit made smarter: how to select a flush and gap inspection device for today’s new design challenges

Vehicle fit made smarter: how to select a flush and gap inspection device for today’s new design challenges
Car design has changed drastically over the last 20 years. With bolder concepts and the introduction of...
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10 000th GLOBAL CMM rolls off the production line in China

10 000th GLOBAL CMM rolls off the production line in China
This summer, the 10 000th GLOBAL CMM manufactured by our Qingdao factory rolled off the production line....
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