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Mar/Apr 2012  
Products & Services: Measurement

Carl Zeiss Industrial Metrology

The O-Inspect multi-sensor measuring machine from Carl Zeiss (Oberkochen, Germany) is said to allow fast, accurate inspection of complex parts ranging from electronic and plastic components to parts for medical, automotive and precision engineering applications.

MTI Instruments Inc.recently acquired the Fullam line of miniature tensile-, compression- and bend-testing machines, which are specifically designed to fit inside scanning electron microscopes (SEMs), atomic force microscopes (AFMs) and light microscopes (LMs). MTII reports that the device’s dual leadscrew design symmetrically loads samples while keeping them centered within the scope’s field of view.

Lenox Instrument Co.

Micro Borescope thumbLenox Instrument Co.’s Micro Borescope is for close-range inspection of micro devices, such as tubing; micromolded, machined and cast parts; and electronic and mechanical assemblies.

Electronic Assembly Products

Optilla inspection thumbElectronic Assembly Products now offers Optilia Instruments’ high-definition optical-inspection systems in the U.S. EAP provides sales and support for the W10x-HD and W20x-HD camera systems, developed for use in precision inspection, repair and quality-control applications.

Mitutoyo America Corp.

MDH micrometer thumbFeb. 24, 2012—Mitutoyo America Corp., Aurora, Ill., recently unveiled its High-Accuracy Digimatic® Digital Micrometer, which the company says is the world's first micrometer to offer 0.1μm resolution measurement—and in a hand-held tool.

Nanovea

Nanovea's M3 mechanical tester thumbMarch 12, 2012—Nanovea has introduced the N3 line of metrology products, consisting of three high-accuracy, fully automated measuring devices priced at around $20,000 each.