Apex improves capabilities and responsiveness through investment in 5-axis CMM technology and flexible gauging
A step-change in macro-economic factors led CMM specialists, Apex Metrology Ltd (Apex), to conduct a strategic review of its service offering. Customer demands were changing rapidly and becoming less predictable. Part complexities were increasing, delivery deadlines shortening and production…
Productivity+™ Scanning Suite
The Productivity+™ Scanning Suite is an integrated on-machine scanning measurement system that records absolute XYZ surface position data with exceptional accuracy. Read more and watch the video
Having trouble scanning aluminium? OPTiMUM™ diamond styli can help
Many customers contact us to report they’re suffering problems when scanning aluminium. After just a few scans, black bands can start to form around the stylus ball. This is called material build-up. Read more
Magnetic encoders support the stabilisation control of a self-balancing two-wheeled robotic vehicle
In the design of a self-balancing two-wheeled robotic vehicle, accurate high-speed measurement of angular rotation is a key requirement. Furthermore, the minimisation of component weight and size is an equally vital consideration. Engineering students at Tokyo Denki University found the…
On-machine scanning using SPRINT™ technology
SPRINT™ technology brings high-speed 3D data capture to CNC machines tools and offers users a wide range of capability with a single probe. Watch the video
Additief geproduceerde styli
Additieve productie in metaal (AM) is een flexibele en krachtige technologie die te gebruiken is om componenten en onderdelen te creëren die met traditionele productiemethodes niet gemaakt kunnen worden. Dit betreft onder meer complexe vormen…
AksIM™ supports Universal Robots for smart factory automation
Industrial robots usually operate in safety zones and are used for heavy, highly hazardous and repetitive tasks in aerospace, automotive assembly, handling, painting, coating and other applications. Conventional industrial robots are typically gigantic and bulky, they occupy a large area…
How to measure parallelism with the XK10 alignment laser system
Measure the straightness deviation or overall misalignment angle between two nominally parallel axes. Watch the video
XM-60 and XM-600 multi-axis calibrator
XM-60 is a laser measurement system capable of measuring errors in six degrees of freedom along a linear axis, simultaneously from a single set-up. It provides a powerful diagnostic tool to measure all geometric errors in the…
Automated manufacturing in CNC machining environments
Automation of CNC processes is a global requirement driven by the need for increased efficiency, productivity and cost competitive manufacturing. Watch the video