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ADDITIONAL PRODUCT NEWS FARO Unveils All-New Quantum FaroArm
Available in eight-foot working volumes and either six- or seven-axis models, the Quantum FaroArm offers accuracy comparable to fixed CMMs, has software that is fully programmable for repetitive measurement, has a smaller footprint on the shop floor, and performs first-article inspections more efficiently. Like its predecessor, the Platinum FaroArm, users simply guide the Arm’s touch-probe along the surface of the object to be measured. The Quantum’s laptop computer simultaneously illustrates the 3-D measurements on-screen and records all of the data. It creates a 3-D “blueprint” of a part or machine components, making it an all-in-one portable tool for performing inspections, tool certification, CAD-to-Part analysis, or reverse engineering. FARO President and CEO Jay Freeland said, "The Quantum FaroArm defies the limits of portable metrology, makes measurements easier and more precise, and gives our customers a high confidence level in their ability to bring top-quality parts and products to market more quickly.”
System Configuration of Hot Runners via Internet Platform
After the configuration of an individual hot runner system, the user is able to select various data formats. The system designer “CADHOC“ and the systems running in the background (Solid-Works, MS Word, MS Excel, etc.) then generate the required data. Subsequently, all files are zipped and made available for download. A few minutes later, the user is notified by an e-mail containing a link to the product data of the hot runner system he has configured.
D-M-E Introduces New Global Standard Manifold D-M-E’s new Global Manifolds and Components, compatible with hot runner systems worldwide, help ensure efficient molding anywhere in the world. These standard manifolds are designed to integrate seamlessly with all D-M-E nozzles, including Galaxy, Stellar, Gate-Mate and The Hot One. The standard manifolds incorporate balanced design layouts with up to 64 nozzle drops including inline, X, Y, H, Double H and multiple level systems. Other key features include:
UGS PLM Software Announces New Releases for its D-Cubed 2D Component Software Solutions UGS PLM Software, a division of Siemens Automation and Drives (A&D), announced the immediate availability of new releases of two of its industry-leading D‑Cubed™ component software products. Version 52.0 of 2D Dimensional Constraint Manager (2D DCM) and Profile Geometry Manager (PGM) contain new enhancements to improve function and performance. The 2D DCM provides dimension driven, constraint based design functionality to CAD/CAM/CAE applications. It enables end-users to produce and modify their designs efficiently, both in 2D applications and in the 2D variation sketches of 3D parametric modeling systems. The Profile Geometry Manager (PGM) is used to manage higher-level sketching operations on profiles in any CAD/CAM/CAE application that has a 2D DCM based sketcher. The PGM also enables 2D DCM-based applications to apply their geometric constraints (distance, tangent, etc.) to loops of geometry in addition to the individual lines, arcs, etc. supported by the 2D DCM component. Any constraints applied to offset loops are solved to the trimmed region of the offset.
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FARO
Technologies, Inc. announced the release of the FARO Quantum FaroArm –
the first eight-foot CMM arm proven to measure accurately to within
.0007”; a fifth the width of a human hair. 
GÜNTHER
has acquired a commercial license of the POWER CONFIGURATOR by ACATEC
Software GmbH. From now on, users will be able to use the software to
configure individual hot runner systems via an Internet platform.
3D-CAD data incl. cut-outs (negative volume) and drawings are
available for download for each individual system. This service is
rounded off by providing the corresponding price offer.
Heated
manifold extension nozzles that match up to different locating ring
diameters and machine nozzle radii.