Nikon Metrology, Wenzel America Form Distribution Partnership
The partnership will provide CMM-based laser scanning products to the North American market.
Share
Nikon Metrology Inc. and Wenzel America have implemented a distribution partnership. Wenzel is now an official Nikon Metrology partner for the sale and distribution of Nikon Metrology products in North America, providing coordinate measuring machine (CMM)-based laser scanning products
“One of our core philosophies at Wenzel is working with market-leading technology partners to offer broad solutions to our customers,” says Drew Shemenski, Wenzel president. “Combining the power and capability of Nikon sensors with the accuracy and reliability of Wenzel systems will give the market unparalleled solutions to the metrology challenges faced by modern manufacturing.”
Laser scanning is a key component in the implementation of Industry 4.0 practices, says Nikon. The technology helps to obtain rapid insights into deviations, a significant benefit of high-speed digital data capture.
Related Content
-
How to Evaluate Measurement Uncertainty
Manufacturing and measurement are closely coupled. An important consideration for the use of measurement results is the associated measurement uncertainty. This article describes common metrology terms and provides an example uncertainty analysis.
-
Help Operators Understand Sizing Adjustments
Even when CNCs are equipped with automatic post-process gaging systems, there are always a few important adjustments that must be done manually. Don’t take operators understanding these adjustments for granted.
-
The Link Between CNC Process Control and Powertrain Warranties
Ever since inventing the touch-trigger probe in 1972, Sir David McMurtry and his company Renishaw have been focused on achieving process control over its own manufacturing operations. That journey has had sweeping consequences for manufacturing at large.