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Laser Alignment System

Pinpoint Laser Systems offers its latest laser alignment system, the Microgage PRO PLUS. Designed for ease of use, the Microgage PRO PLUS includes user instructions and the operations manual right on board for easy access. The system operates with three primary components: a laser transmitter, a digital receiver and a state of the art "smart display." A precise laser beam forms a straight, constant reference line for a machine or assembly, and each receiver measures in two axial directions, horizontal and vertical (X/Y). The path ...

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Proactive Monitoring on the Shop Floor

Advantech, provider of industrial Internet of Things (IoT) hardware and automation technology, and Raven, provider of data contextualization software for frontline operations, announced a partnership and joint solution that allows manufacturers and systems integrators to quickly deploy edge intelligence technologies and analyze collected data to drive improvements. "Utilizing Advantech automated touch panel PCs and smart controllers paired with Raven's software, end users can accelerate improvements in factory floor operations, safety...

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Precision Wireless Electronic Depth Gauges

The L.S. Starrett Company offers three Wireless Electronic Depth Gauges, including the W640JZ, W643JZ and W644JZ, which are made in the USA, part of a line of over 40 new electronic precision gauges that Starrett recently introduced to the market. The depth gauges feature a digital readout that can be viewed on a large easy-to-read LCD display, and offer automated wireless measurement data collection when integrated with data acquisition applications such as Starrett DataSure 4.0 software. Tim Cucchi, Continuous Improvement Manager for Asse...

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API Celebrates 10 Years of Wireless Metrology Innovation

Automated Precision, Inc. (API) marks a decade of delivering its fast and accurate wireless laser tracker and probe combo. "Founded on the first prototype of the laser tracker, API has carried forward its mission of pioneering advancements, exemplified by the groundbreaking laser interferometer for 6DoF Machine Tool Calibration and Dynamic 9D LADAR for high-speed noncontact scanning," said a spokesperson. "The spirit of innovation remains deeply ingrained in API's culture, driving continuous improvements in its laser trackers...

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Ultrasonic Washing Technologies

Niagara Systems now offers SonixClean ultrasonic washers. "In 2023, Niagara decided to focus on an ultrasonic washing product line that will provide customers with another washing technology that will serve a larger market than its typical custom solutions," said a company spokesperson. "Each industry, application or customer had the same generic need, but Niagara's team was focused on specialized equipment. The ultrasonic washer allows end users to get a solution that comes at a lower cost and is readily available. The Sonix...

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Surface Roughness, Texture, Tribology Short Course, May 8-9, 2024

Dr. Donald Cohen will present the annual Surface Roughness, Texture and Tribology Short Course, May 8-9, 2024, covering the fundamentals of surface roughness and texture, wear, finish and friction. Registration is now open for the Surface Roughness, Texture and Tribology short course in Livonia, MI, May 8-9, 2024. The two-day class offers an opportunity to learn the fundamentals of surface roughness, friction and wear analysis, and their applications in manufacturing and product development. "This class was developed to help st...

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