Delcam has launched the 2010 R2 version of its PowerINSPECT inspection software.  The new release incorporates automatic surface inspection and the ability to use GD&T data from CATIA models, plus improvements to the handling of point cloud data and changes to the interface to make the software even easier to use.

SOLOspin, from Metronor, is a portable camera-based measuring system for use in tight and enclosed spaces. Hidden point  probing is easy to handle with SOLOspin where the ability to rotate 3600 and reposition the camera without the need for realignment is key.

With the latest version of Zeiss’s measuring software CALYPSO 5.0 further improvements in measuring efficiency are possible—be it in the generation of measuring plans for contact or optical measurements, or in the documentation and preparation of the measuring results

Extensible CAD Technologies   new version of  InspectionXpert for CATIA V5 introduces support for 3D models in addition to the 2D drawings previously supported.

Bowers Metrology, the UK agent for the Sylvac Company has launched D60S-PRO, Sylvac's advanced digital indicator unit which is able to display the absolute displacement position of Sylvac's transducer probes, to a resolution of 0.1um.

When measuring sheet metal, gathering data on bolts and holes can be very time consuming. With Fixinspect measuring accessories, precision-machined adapters in the shape of hemispheres, this process can be considerably simplified and speeded up.

With the NanoMatic, Tool MT GmbH presents a CNC measuring machine for rapid production monitoring of tools.

Fully integrated EDX analysis is now available for Hitachi’s new TM3000 Tabletop variable pressure scanning electron microscope. Making use of the new 15 kV “Analysis” Mode available in the TM3000, the EDX system allows users to obtain reliable elemental information from their samples quickly and easily.

Minitab 16 Statistical Software is the latest version of the leading software used for quality improvement and statistics education. Minitab 16 offers new functionality and features.