Product Spotlight: Measurement and Inspection
This month’s Modern Equipment Review Spotlight focuses on technologies for part measurement, tool setting and machine inspection. 

5 Impressions of EMO 2019, from Automated to Autonomous Manufacturing
The robot show? Not quite that. But automation and the expectation of processes that can run unattended if needed are clearly core to manufacturing now.

Fast Part Inspection Enables Quick Turnaround
Renishaw probes, used both on and off the machine tool, helped Tridan Engineering turn a Rally car part in just 17 days. It previously would’ve taken months to complete and inspect.

Mitsubishi Electric's Interactive Cycle Insertion Screens Incorporate Renishaw GoProbe Macros
Mitsubishi Electric Automation Interactive Cycle Insertion screens on its M8 series of CNCs are designed to be used with Renishaw’s GoProbe macros.

LK Metrology's Altera Scantek 5 CMM Gathers 4,000 Data Points per Sec.
Coupled with Renishaw’s Revo-2 multi-sensor scanning system, LK Metrology’s Altera Scantek 5 coordinate measuring machine (CMM) performs five-axis inspection for dimensional accuracy and surface finish.

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.

Metrology Technology Presented as "Smart Factory" Solutions
Eastec 2019: Renishaw is highlighting a range of its products as part of a “smart factory” strategy, focusing on metrology.

Metrology Fixture Range Gains ¼ 20 Imperial Thread Size
Renishaw has added a ¼ 20 imperial thread size to its existing metrology fixtures product range.

How Is Digitalization Affecting the Manufacturing Supply Chain?
Leaders across the supply chain offered their thoughts during a recent panel presentation.

Renishaw, Altair Deepen Partnership for Additive Design, Manufacturing
The two teams will offer joint seminars, workshops and training events that demonstrate metal AM production from powder to part, with emphasis placed on throughput and machine productivity.

News of Note: October 2018
The NTMA appoints a new president, Röhm acquires Master WorkHolding, Renishaw opens new demo center and more industry news. 

Italian Machining Technology at BI-MU 2018
The 2018 edition of the Italian machine tool trade show emphasized start-ups, additive manufacturing and the automotive industry.

Inspection Macro Software Enhancement Grants Full Control of Feed Rates
Renishaw’s latest version of Inspection Plus macro software features updated SupaTouch technology, which has been enhanced to give users full control of probing cycle feed rates.

Software Update Enhances Capabilities of Rotary-Axis Calibrators
Renishaw’s Carto 3.0 software for its XR20-W rotary axis calibrator enables users to quickly capture and analyze machine performance data from rotary axes.

Renishaw Opens Additive Manufacturing Demo Center in California
Situated within Ibex Engineering’s headquarters, the center allows visitors to explore, interact with and use Renishaw’s latest metal additive manufacturing (AM) systems.

Shop Works to get the Most Out of Its Five-Axis Capabilities
Vertical machining centers with rotary tables helped this Indiana job shop set itself apart, but specific machine features and additional equipment have helped it use them more efficiently to grow its business.

Managing Risk Is This Shop’s Bold Strategy
Flying S routinely makes bold moves in how it processes machined parts and pursues business growth. This boldness comes from carefully minimizing risks.

Measure 6 Degrees of Freedom from a Single Setup
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