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.

Mitutoyo Acquires TAG Optics
The move solidifies a framework agreement made February 2016.

Mitutoyo Relocates M3 Solution Center
An open house will be held at the North Carolina facility June 29, 2016.

Mitutoyo Announces Distribution Agreement with Northwest Machine Technologies
Northwest Machine Technologies will distribute and support Mitutoyo products in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and northwest Wisconsin.

Coolant-Proof Calipers Eliminate the Need to Reset Origin
Mitutoyo America offers its 500 series IP67 Absolute Digimatic coolant-proof calipers for integration into statistical process control and measurement systems.

Measurement Software Assists Gage Management
Mitutoyo America’s MeasurLink 8.0 software includes a variety of functional improvements based on user feedback.

Expanded Optical Measuring System Enables One-Click Measurement
Mitutoyo America has added two new Quick Image-series 2D optical measuring systems with advanced one-click measuring functionality, featuring 0.2× or 0.5× magnification.