Now available, the latest release of HEIDENHAINs PC-based IK 5000 QUADRA-CHEK metrology software (version 3.0.3) provides advanced functionality for both new and used quality control inspection equipment. The IK 5000 can be used to retrofit multiple brands and types of inspection equipment such as CMMs and video measuring microscopes – ,making it easy to cross-train […]
Renishaw acquires U.S. metrology specialist
Renishaw, an engineering technologies company, has purchased the business of Advanced Consulting & Engineering, Inc. (ACE), a US-based supplier of dimensional measurement products and services focused on the automotive industry. The acquisition of family-owned ACE, based in Rochester Hills, Michigan, provides Renishaw further specialized programming capabilities using leading industry packages, and will help to support […]
Tektronix’s Enhanced IBIS-AMI, S-Parameters Modeling Support
Tektronix, Inc., a manufacturer of oscilloscopes, announced that it has extended the capabilities of the analysis system on its MSO/DPO70000 Series of Digital and Mixed Signal Oscilloscopes to include modeling of on-chip silicon behavior using IBIS-AMI models and S-parameters. This significantly improves correlation between measurement and simulation for faster, more accurate characterization of on-chip silicon […]
AMETEK To Acquire Zygo Corporation
AMETEK, Inc. (NYSE: AME) and Zygo Corporation (NASDAQ: ZIGO) announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which AMETEK will acquire all of the outstanding shares of common stock of Zygo at a purchase price of $19.25 per share in cash, which represents a premium of 31% to Zygo’s closing share price […]
New Fluke ScopeMeter® 190-504 delivers 5 Giga-samples-per-second
Fluke Corp. introduces the Fluke® 190-504 Series II 500 MHz ScopeMeter® Portable Oscilloscope, the first to achieve a 500 MHz at 5 GS/s real time sample rate in a 4-channel handheld, sealed, and rugged oscilloscope without compromising on safety rating, ruggedness, or battery operating time. The Fluke 190-504 fills the needs of professional electronic troubleshooters […]
Faustel Adds Yokogawa Guage to Battery Electrode Coating Lines
Yokogawa announces the inclusion of its WEBFREX3ES online thickness gauge to Faustel’s battery electrode coating lines. The gauge is used to monitor the thickness of the coatings on the electrodes that are main components of lithium-ion batteries. “As the performance of lithium-ion batteries improves and their production volumes increase, the specifications for measuring the thickness […]
Tektronix Opens Calibration Facility In Salt Lake City, Utah
Tektronix, a multi-vendor service (MVS) provider of instrument calibration and repair, announced the opening of their new service facility in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Salt Lake City laboratory adds to the growing footprint of Tektronix service locations across the globe. Tektronix has over 100 points of service worldwide, with more locations in North America […]
Crysta-Apex S500/700/900 Sales and Support
Mitutoyo America Corporation is pleased to announce sales and support of the Renishaw PH20 probe system with the Crysta-Apex S500/700/900 series Coordinate Measuring Machines by Mitutoyo. The Crysta-Apex CMM line offers durability and high accuracy at an affordable price. It supports a wide range of inspections solutions including laser scanning, optical, and surface roughness inspection. […]
Faustel Updates Technology Center with Sensors from Yokogawa
Yokogawa announces the inclusion of its WEBFREX3ES online sensor to Faustel’s Technology Center. The sensor performs accurate online measurements of film and sheet thickness. It produces graphs (profiles) that give a quick grasp of the distribution, which can be used to control thickness and ensure that all films and sheets coming off the production line […]
New Rigol M300 Data Acquisition and Datalogging System
Rigol Technologies USA, Inc. announces their newest product category with the M300 Data Acquisition System. Integrating Rigols 6.5 digit DMM technology into a robust and versatile system mainframe with modules enabling applications from multichannel scanning to switching and control. The M300 mainframe can hold up to 5 modules and up to 320 switch points. The […]
