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The adoption of a gage-management software proved instrumental in reducing cycle times at Metrology Solutions Inc. Through the use of Engage, a software designed by Rockwell Automation Datamyte, the company has been able to accept direct output from any gage instruments with a serial device. Equipped with electronic data transfer capabilities, the program eliminates risks arising from human transcription errors and helps users write certificates without the need for interfaces. Engage further features data-crunching capabilities in order to help customers determine the frequency of calibration needed.

Hexagon Metrology's new Cincinnati Technical Center includes a complete research and development facility devoted to Sheffield Measurement CMM product engineering. Staffed with experienced Sheffield metrology experts, the Center is a [...]

Three web sites that provide information on metrology tools and instruments are http://www.mitutoyo.com, http://www.ogpnet.com, and http://www.zeiss.com/imt. The first web site, which is created by MTI/Mitutoyo Corp, offers information in metrology equipment in any size and shape. The http://www.ogpnet.com, meanwhile, provides standard product information and an electronic form to request for more information. The third web site was created by Carl Zeiss IMT Corp and provides photos and brief descriptions of the company's products.

Quality control and manufacturing people should be more knowledgable about the particular methodology of surface roughness measurement. A survey of 100 metrologists reveals that more than 61% lack an acceptable understanding on the operation of surface roughness analysis equipment. Information about surface analysis can be obtained through a variety of sources, including sales literature, technical bulletins, seminars, independent consultants, technical and vocational schools and appropriate trade shows.