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September 2010

 

 

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IMTS 2010
LC scanners
MMDx
Rapidform
Nexiv VMZ-K6555


Application News
Philips Lighting
Chesapeake Testing
Joe Gibbs Racing


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Nikon Metrology exhibits two booths at IMTS 2010
At the largest US manufacturing trade show, Nikon Metrology, Inc. showcases its entire portfolio of tactile, laser, vision, x-ray and computer tomography measuring solutions. East Hall Booth #5325 visitors can check out the all-digital LC60D and ModelMaker MMDx laser scanners, which excel in scanning speed, accuracy and flexibility. Booth #6260 located in the North exhibit hall exclusively houses innovative large-scale metrology systems.
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New digital LC scanners increase inspection accuracy
The next-generation LC60Dx CMM laser scanner brings laser scanning in the accuracy range of tactile measurement. The LC50Cx benefits from an upgraded scanning rate and Enhanced Sensor Performance to scan any material.
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Scan any surface with the digital MMDx scanner
ModelMaker MMDx handheld scanners now incorporate high-performance digital camera technology and ESP3. Combined with an articulated arm or K-Series Optical CMM, MMDx efficiently scans different sample materials and surface finishes.
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Rapidform to interface directly with Nikon Metrology handheld laser scanners
Rapidform users are able to take scans and have the acquired data readily available from within XOR/Redesign and XOV/Verifier. The new Focus Handheld Scanning application programming interface (API) manages this process seamlessly, ensuring highest scan data accuracy and reliability.
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New Confocal NEXIV VMZ-K6555 measurement possibilities for demanding applications
Incorporating Nikon’s latest confocal image processing and Through The Lens (TTL) laser technologies, this system achieves faster and more accurate non-contact 3D measurements on larger size substrates, probe cards, etc.
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Philips Lighting Turnhout pushes innovation using X-ray and CT
By investigating high-intensity discharge (HID) lamp prototypes, Philips engineers push the boundaries of lamp performance, lifespan and ecological material usage. They also succeed in reducing extensive life testing, thus saving tremendously on energy cost.

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Chesapeake Testing purchases the most powerful industrial microfocus CT system in North America
Chesapeake Testing primarily selected the powerful Computer Tomography (CT) inspection system for its highly accurate 450kV source, the only microfocus X-ray source at this energy. The system’s powerful source, walk-in bay and Panel Shift capability allow customers to scan wide parts made of dense materials.

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AZ100 microscope helps Joe Gibbs Racing drive for the checkered flag
Engineers of NASCAR racing team Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) used the AZ100 multi-purpose microscope to analyze failed race car rocker arms. Digital images with great contrast and high resolution instantly revealed the source of the problem, and allowed the rocker arm design to be altered immediately.

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Publication Magazine/ Portal
"X-Ray CT sheds new light on hidden structures" Quality Manufacturing Today (Europe)
"Laser Scanning Casts Savings Into Foundry’s Bottom Line" Tooling and Production portal (US)
Study: Comparison Between Photogrammetry and Laser Radar Quality Digest (US)


 

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