Machining Demonstration Shows the Digital-Twin Concept in Action
A demonstration at IMTS 2018 showed that all of the pieces to meet the “Grand Challenge” are now in place, making so-called digital-twin manufacturing feasible for shops looking to streamline production of complex workpieces.

Compact CMM Designed for Use with Automation Cells
Eastec 2019: Mitutoyo America will feature the Mach Ko-Ga-Me, a compact near-line/in-line coordinate measuring machine (CMM) for automated cells.

Measurement Software Runs Hypothetical Process Scenarios
MeasurLink 9 software, developed by Mitutoyo America Corp., provides real-time statistical process control and data collection.

Laser Scan Micrometer Provides Accuracy Down to 0.3 Micron
Mitutoyo America Corp. has released the LSM-6902H laser scan micrometer, a non-contact, high-accuracy measurement system designed for measuring pin gages or plug gages.

Mitutoyo Offers Free Video Training, Easing Credentialing
The online training videos are available for free and with no obligation for testing.

Caliper Attachment Wirelessly Transmits Data
Mitutoyo America has released the U-Wave Fit into its data management systems product line.

Hardness Testers Feature Electronic Control
IMTS 2018: Mitutoyo’s HR-530-series Rockwell hardness testers includes the HR-530 and HR-530L

Using Data to Do Better in Manufacturing
Although the Smart Manufacturing Experience 2018 event in Boston may not have provided a simple, clear definition of “smart manufacturing,” it did provide a broad experience of what smart manufacturing can be like.

CMM Software Automates Generation of Measurement Programs
Mitutoyo America Corp. has released MiCAT Planner version 1.5 for its coordinate measuring machines.

CMM Provides In-Process Measurement without Setup, Breakdown
Smart Manufacturing Experience 2018: The Mach Ko-ga-me coordinate measuring machine (CMM) from Mitutoyo is designed to be fast, compact, lightweight and easy to mount, making it suitable for automated cells. 

Mitutoyo Donates Metrology Tools to Engineering Students
The company has a long-standing relationship with Northern Illinois University’s College of Engineering and Engineering Technology.

Instrument Calibrates Variety of Indicators
Mitutoyo America Corp. announces the release of the i-Checker, an inspection instrument specially designed to calibrate a variety of indicators, including bore gages, Digimatic indicators, dial indicators, dial test indicators and linear gages.

Hiring, Training and Supporting the Workforce in School and on the Job
Virginia’s Rolls-Royce Crosspointe plant shares its strategies for attracting, hiring and supporting its workers, while Danville Community College excels with its integrated machining education model.

Mitutoyo Opening New Solution Center in Michigan
The applications center is intended to be conveniently located to meet the needs of Mitutoyo’s regional customers in the automotive industry.

Manufacturing News of Note: April 2017
Sandvik Coromant opens a special automotive engineering project and training site, Stratasys launches an additive manufacturing consulting service, and other industry news.

Mitutoyo America Announces Organizational Changes
The president’s move to the company’s European branch has prompted two executive-level promotions.

Machine Measures Cylindricity of Large, Heavy Workpieces
Mitutoyo offers its RA-6000CNC, a custom-built CNC roundness/cylindricity measuring system with high accuracy.

Webinar: Using Stats to Control Your Manufacturing Process from Start to End
A free webinar presented by Mitutoyo October 31 will provide three steps to ensure control throughout a manufacturing process that leads to improved quality.