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Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence has released new versions of its HP-S-X1 series of compact probes for tactile scanning. As well as featuring a new bearing system for better joint repeatability, HP-S-X1 range probes now accept longer horizontal styli for improved flexibility – with no need to change modules. Featuring small external dimensions and supporting stylus ...

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence today launched PC-DMIS 2016, the latest edition of the world’s most popular measurement software. This release introduces new tools and technologies to help metrology equipment users collect, evaluate, manage and present actionable manufacturing information in more effective ways, delivering maximum value for any manufacturer. PC-DMI...

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence has today announced the latest system software release for the Leica Absolute Tracker AT960 and AT930, in parallel with the launch of a new Industrial Ethernet Real Time Feature Pack (RTFP) designed to support laser tracker based machine control and robotic guidance applications. Built on the industry-proven EtherCAT protocol, the R...

Hexagon AB, a leading global provider of information technologies that drive productivity and quality across geospatial and industrial enterprise applications, today announced the acquisition of AICON 3D Systems, a leading provider of optical and portable non-contact 3D measuring systems for industrial manufacturing. Founded in 1990 and based in Braunschweig, Germany,...

Varvel Spa, a Bolognese company specialized in power transmission systems, since it was founded in 1955, has extended its market at a global level as it carries made in Italy quality and reliability to 60 Countries all over the world. The company’s wide range of reducers are chosen by important International producers of machinery and instruments which are used in appli...

The new Motor Rotary table MDT36012-HP (HP = high performance) impresses with its almost zero backlash worm gear whose backlash is less than 0.1 °, and the precision shaft bearings for high radial rotating precision. The highly rigid bearing of the hollow shaft, among other means of axial needle bearing and the angular design of MDT36012-HP is ideally suited for horizo...