Machine Design

Laser scanner edges out CMM in the race to market

Switching from coordinate-measuring machines (CMM) to a laser scanner let Infinity Products get its aftermarket instrument-panel overlays and video products on the market four weeks sooner by reducing ...
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Precise, Fast CNC and CMM Machine Measuring and Compensation

A laser interferometer is the classic instrument of choice for measuring and compensating CNC machines and CMM machines in order to minimize downtime and make them more cost-efficient. CENTRIC ...
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Perceptron Launches EXPERT CMM Solution -- Hybrid Coordinate Measuring Machine With Touch Software Allows Fully Automated Production Metrology Using Laser Scanning Technology

PLYMOUTH, MI--(Marketwired - Feb 3, 2016) - Perceptron, Inc. (NASDAQ: PRCP) has launched a CNC multi-sensor CMM solution that seamlessly integrates touch-probe and laser scanning functionality into a ...
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Perceptron Launches ScanR(TM), World's First Green CMM Laser-Line Scanner Offering Extended Dynamic Range Capable of Measuring Reflective Surfaces -- for Use With Portable and ...

PLYMOUTH, MI--(Marketwired - May 4, 2015) - Perceptron, Inc. (NASDAQ: PRCP) For more than 20 years Perceptron has pioneered the use of laser scanners on portable and fixed coordinate measuring ...
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How to reduce the CMM programming bottleneck

“When we get a new part order we start programming for our CMM inspection at the same time we start programming for our CNC machines,” Jeff Lage said. Lage is vicepresident of B&B Manufacturing in ...