Accurate In-Line Solution for 100% Measurement of Automotive Assemblies

PLYMOUTH, Mich., Jan. 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Perceptron, Inc. (PRCP), a leading global provider of 3D automated metrology solutions and coordinate measuring machines, today announced receiving an order from a global automotive manufacturer for an absolute accurate in-line system to measure vehicle bodies utilizing Perceptron’s breakthrough AccuSite technology.

“The ability to use multiple trackers combined with the CMM level accuracy AccuSite offers is a game changer for our customers. Accurate, traceable, and fast measurement results on the plant floor provides the information our customers need to automate and simplify their inspection process, troubleshoot problems in real-time, and increase overall productivity,” commented Rick Van Valkenburg, Vice President Global Sales and Marketing for Perceptron.

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This 2-day classroom course is part of our dimensional metrology curriculum and is designed for individuals new to the manufacturing environment who need to use and care for basic precision measuring equipment. This course is also excellent for those needing a refresher in dimensional measurement or those looking to expand their skills with more diverse or precise measuring equipment. This course covers an introduction to industrial measurement and instruments such as gage blocks, steel rules, calipers, micrometers, depth micrometers, dial indicators, and height gages. This course covers equipment principles, measuring techniques, and best practices for the use of dimensional measuring equipment. Participants will have extensive hands on use of the gages and instruments measuring actual parts. The specific measuring instruments covered, including the use of metric instruments, is flexible to address the needs of the individual students.

Pinnacle X-ray Laboratory (PiXL) would like to announce the appointment of Peter Davis as Business Development Manager.  Peter comes to this position from a successful tenure in the sales department of Pinnacle X-Ray Solutions, the sister company to PiXL.  Peter has a long successful career in metrology working for European and Japanese companies, before being one of the first employees of Pinnacle. At Pinnacle he was able to help consult and provide solutions for those in need of critical inspection. His experience with aerospace, automotive, defense and electronics companies leads him to be one of the most versatile leaders in the industrial x-ray market.

We would like to welcome Peter to the new position in the latest expansion of the company founded by Rod Meyer, the guiding vision behind the group. PiXL is a fully digital x-ray inspection laboratory and is considered one of the best equipped participants in the increasingly dynamic X-Ray testing market.  Its NADCAP and NIST certification sets it apart from its competitors.  Its nimble and responsive attitude, makes it a useful service partner for companies who prefer to outsource their hard to solve problems, and find it a better return on investment than to own expensive equipment.

For more information please feel free to contact him at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit his Linkedin.

CMM Quarterly Publications announces the newest version of The CMM Handbook. This version, version 6, has added an expanded GD&T section, a complete section on Profile, and more in-depth articles on CMM methodology.

Now take your CMM knowledge to a higher level with The CMM Handbook and accompanying videos. With expanded explanations and examples, this book will add to your knowledge of how the CMM is calculating your measured results. 

This book is not a training manual on a specific software but an educational resource.

The CMM Handbook Version 6