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
From the IMTS Technology e-Newsletter (Sponsored)

Hopper Provides Batch-to-Batch Powder Management for 3D Printing
IMTS 2018: The PowderTrace hopper from Renishaw and LPW Technology is an external powder silo option for the RenAM 500 series of AM systems.

Gaging System Measures Larger Parts with Speed, Repeatability
IMTS 2018: Renishaw’s Equator gauging system is designed for speed, repeatability and ease of use in manual or automated applications.

Renishaw Launches Additive Manufacturing Guide
The online resource is intended to help increase the use of AM in mainstream manufacturing. 

Metal AM System's Four Lasers Increase Productivity
To improve additive manufacturing productivity and lower cost per part, Renishaw has launched the RenAM 500Q.

Benefits of Scanning Touch Probes for Setups
Touch-trigger probes are commonly used to speed and simplify setups for new jobs, but scanning touch probes are valuable for these duties, too.

February 2018 Product Spotlight: Additive Manufacturing
This month’s Modern Equipment Review Spotlight focuses on various additive manufacturing machines, software and equipment.

Apps Simplify Use of Tool Probes, Tool Setters
Renishaw has developed the GoProbe and Trigger Logic smartphone apps for users of its machine tool probing hardware.