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First Article Inspection Software
Fast High-Resolution Optical Sensor
Auto-Shutoff Switching for Air Gauges Designed to Save Energy
New Vision Processors Designed to Manage up to Four USB Cameras
Laser Line Sensors Enable Reverse Engineering
VidiProbe Video Optical Comparator Technology
New-Look Inspection Software
Multiple VSM Gauge Measures Seat and Guide Geometry
Metrology Company Installs New CT Scanner
Universal Coating Thickness Measurement
Smart Camera with FPGA
Software Update Offered for Inspection Systems
Enhanced Series of Analytical Gear Inspection Systems
Metrology Software Release Brings New Capabilities to Inspection Machines
All-in-One High-Speed Laser Trackers
TIGO SF CMM Released for North American Market
High Precision Contour and Roughness Measuring System
What is Industrial Computed Tomography (CT)
Measurement Vision Systems Simplify Inspection of Multiple Parts
New 3D Digital Scan Head
Video Measuring Microscope with Image Processing
New Gauging Probe for Contact Scanning
Machine Vision Suite for Multiple Tasks
Roundness Tester Added to Measurement Instrument Line
Microfocus X-Ray Source for Measurement of High-Density Parts
3D CAD-Based Metrology Software
New Advanced Industrial Measuring Microscope System
New Tool Measurement and Inspection System
New Capabilities for RPC Systems
Adjustable Sliding Center Clamp
Two High-Performance Measuring Systems Offered
Gauge Enhanced with New Touch-Trigger Probing Capability
Wheel Presetting Device for Multi-Axis Tool Grinders
Measuring Metal Castings and Improving Quality Control
Heavy Duty Bore Gauges for Large Parts
New Depth Measuring Microscope for Various Applications
New Measuring Solutions for Complex Parameters and Tools
Portable Gauge for Rapid Inspection Reverse Engineering
Coordinate Measuring Machine with Computed Tomography
New Products for Inspection and Measurement

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Fast, High-Resolution Optical Sensor



Alicona offers InfiniteFocus, its fifth generation of high-resolution optical 3D measurement systems. This form and roughness measuring device is based on the focus-variation principle implying coverage of full functionality of a micro-coordinate measurement system and a roughness measurement device with only one sensor. "All surface features are measured with a single multifunctional sensor," said a company spokesperson. "One of the aims of the latest and most user-oriented development efforts in the field of new generation devices was broadening the opportunities for industrial application of focus variation concerning the spheres of technology and user-friendliness. Some of the benefits of the new InfiniteFocus are a large number of applications, high automation and fast, robust measurements."

Innovations

According to the spokesperson, one feature that differentiates the new InfiniteFocus from the previous generation of these devices is 20 times increase of measurement speed. Users currently perform measurements at the speed of 1.7 million measuring points per second. "Additionally, Alicona extends the range of measurable surfaces and materials which, due to usage of LED-ringlight consisting of 24 individual controllable segments, is now nearly unlimited," said the spokesperson. Options such as automatic setting of optimal measurement parameters are also available.

InfiniteFocus is designed to be practically maintenance-free. "The device is easily operated and functions independently from the user," said the spokesperson. "This, in combination with a wide application range and now even denser and more robust measurements, allows multiple inter-divisional usages for various materials and purposes."

Applications

According to the company, usage of InfiniteFocus for quality assurance purposes has already become a standard in tool and moldmaking industries. "The measurements are focused on cutting-edge geometries, such as complete measurement of form and roughness of drills and cutters," said the spokesperson. "By means of using the non-contact measurement system in materials researches and process optimization, manufacturers can maximize their benefit further in micro and precision production, the automotive industry, medical technology, the injection molding industry, the aerospace and aeronautics industry, electronics and forensics."

For more information contact:

Alicona Corporation

1261 Humbracht Circle, Suite G

Bartlett, IL 60103

630-372-9900

sales.us@alicona.com

www.alicona.com

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