Measurement Instruments

Why New Inspection Methods Can Cost Less

April 24, 2013 10:36 am | by Steve Heveron-Smith, VP of Business Development and Marketing, Lumetrics | Lumetrics Inc. | Articles | Comments

This article describes the challenges and successes in which a modern, non-contact technology replaced older manual methods. Four scenarios are discussed in which this newer technology can be integrated into a company’s process: new product development, process improvements, problem resolution, and existing products.

LISTED UNDER: Machine-Vision Systems | Measurement Instruments | Optical Inspection

Motorized Force Test Stand

April 4, 2013 11:23 am | by MDT Staff | Product Releases | Comments

Shimpo Instruments, A Division of Nidec-Shimpo America Corp., has released its latest instrument with the new Series FGS-100E Vertical, Motorized Force Test Stand. The FGS-100E vertical test stand combined with a Shimpo force gauge, creates a complete force measurement system capable of handling the most precise testing applications.

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Vibration Monitor Meter for Quick Vibration Surveys

April 3, 2013 11:45 am | by MDT Staff | Quality Bearings & Components | Product Releases | Comments

A new BETEX professional VibChecker vibration monitor meter from Quality Bearings & Components (QBC) is a light and compact-sized instrument designed for quick and accurate vibration surveys.

LISTED UNDER: Gauges, Meters, Monitors | Hand Held Instruments | Measurement Instruments

Coordinate Measuring Machine

February 5, 2013 10:27 am | by MDT Staff | Product Releases | Comments

Italian Coordinate Measuring Machine manufacturer COORD3 has released its 2013 CMM model range offering improved measuring performances. The 2013 CMM series offers the inclusion of the new PH10 PLUS...

LISTED UNDER: Coordinate measuring machine | Measurement Instruments

Economical Quality Inspection in Production

January 21, 2013 10:47 am | Werth, Inc. | Product Releases | Comments

This is the concept for Werth Messtechnik GMBH’s introduction of the fixed-bridge models of the ScopeCheck device. Solid base granite frames with mechanical guides offer economical solutions.

LISTED UNDER: Coordinate measuring machine | Machine-Vision Systems | Measurement Instruments

Professional Force Gauges

January 15, 2013 9:54 am | Mark-10 Corporation | Product Releases | Comments

Mark-10 introduces their all new Series 7 digital force gauges, designed with a number of sophisticated features for the most demanding tension and compression measurement applications up to 500 lbF (2,500 N).

LISTED UNDER: Gauges, Meters, Monitors | Measurement Instruments

Surface Measuring System

January 14, 2013 10:20 am | Mahr Federal Inc. | Product Releases | Comments

Mahr Federal will be featuring the MarSurf XR 1, an economical, mobile, PC‑based surface measuring system, at MD&M WEST, February 12-14, 2013, at the Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA, Booth #2885.

LISTED UNDER: Measurement Instruments | Wire and Cable

Easy-to-Clean Biocoat Protects Systems from Liquid

December 10, 2012 10:43 am | Instron | Product Releases | Comments

Instron, a leading provider of testing equipment solutions designed to evaluate mechanical properties of materials and components, introduces the BioCoat: a polyurethane protective cover designed for Instron Series 5940 single column testing systems.

LISTED UNDER: Measurement Instruments | Other Testing Instruments | Product-Safety/Performance Testing

CMM Products Brochure

November 29, 2012 10:14 am | Product Releases | Comments

A new 10-page, 4-color, brochure highlighting the COORD3 line of CMM products is now available from COORD3 Metrology. The brochure can be found on the COORD3.com web site for downloading...

LISTED UNDER: Measurement Instruments | Other Testing Instruments

Economical Digital Force Gauges

November 26, 2012 11:23 am | Mark-10 Corporation | Product Releases | Comments

Mark-10 introduces their all new Series 2 digital force gauges, designed for basic tension and compression force testing in quality control, manufacturing, and R&D areas in virtually every industry.

LISTED UNDER: Gauges, Meters, Monitors | Hand Held Instruments | Measurement Instruments

Portable, Fast, and Accurate Counting Scale

October 22, 2012 10:21 am | Alliance Scale, Inc. | Product Releases | Comments

An accurate and rugged, battery operated portable electronic counting scale that has a stainless steel pan, sealed keypad, and stores 10 average part weights is available from Alliance Scale, Inc.

LISTED UNDER: Measurement Instruments

Conditioning System for Oxygen Permeation Testing

October 18, 2012 11:35 am | Mocon, Inc. | Product Releases | Comments

MOCON Inc., the world’s leading manufacturer of permeation instrumentation, now is offering the ability to increase throughput of oxygen testing for rigid packages. A new RACK-6™ conditioning system...

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Measure Surface Roughness with Your Smartphone

October 18, 2012 10:50 am | Mahr Federal Inc. | Product Releases | Comments

At IMTS 2012, Mahr Federal unveiled a revolutionary way to measure surfaces. Mahr Federal introduced a new Android App that lets users measure common surface roughness parameters using their Smartphones...

LISTED UNDER: Measurement Instruments

Compact, 3D CNC Measuring System Configures to Almost Any Process

October 10, 2012 10:09 am | Mitutoyo America Corporation | Product Releases | Comments

Mitutoyo America Corporation announces availability of the innovative, new Ko-ga-me® measurement head - designed to bring full capability to applications where a compact, high-performance, 3D CNC...

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Three New Accessories for Oxygen Test System

October 3, 2012 2:59 pm | Mocon, Inc. | Product Releases | Comments

MOCON, Inc., the world’s leading manufacturer of package integrity instrumentation, is announcing three new accessories for its breakthrough OpTech® oxygen test system for food and pharmaceutical applications.

LISTED UNDER: Analyzers | Measurement Instruments | Product-Safety/Performance Testing