Vaisala, a global specialist in measurement technology, has launched a new instrumentation service, ‘Vaisala Circular’. Developed for applications where measurement accuracy and uptime are critically important, Vaisala Circular is a comprehensive service platform designed to ensure that measurements are as accurate, uninterrupted and reliable as possible over the long term.

Under Vaisala Circular, customers have a dedicated pool of measurement probes, securely stored and maintained at Vaisala’s service centres. When calibration is necessary, customers simply order replacement probes from Vaisala online and swap them in – thereby minimising measurement downtime. Batches of used probes then circle back to Vaisala for recalibration, storage and re-use. These refurbished probes retain warranty for the full term of the circular agreement.

Explaining the significance of the new service, Shan Gao, director of Vaisala’s global service line, says: “As the designer, developer and manufacturer of measurement probes, we’re in the best position to maintain them and deliver long-term value for customers. Our testing, maintenance and calibration capabilities are so rigorous that probes are returned to operation with appropriate certification, and in ‘as-new’ condition. When Vaisala probes are operated and maintained according to specifications, users can expect then to last for more than a decade.”

By assuming responsibility for probe management, Vaisala Circular delivers long-term peace of mind to customers, providing reliable, accurate measurements, and enabling process optimisation and waste reduction to improve sustainability. According to the company, the range of measurement parameters included in the circular service is the currently the widest available on the market, and includes humidity, dew point, temperature, carbon dioxide and hydrogen peroxide.

Summarising, Gao says: “Circular is a good example of Vaisala’s determination to develop life-long partnerships, offering customers increased operating uptime and reliable measurements, with predictable instrumentation and maintenance costs.”

More information www.vaisala.com

Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division is introducing ATLASCAN Pro, a new handheld 3D scanner that the company says brings professional-grade laser scanning to entry-level users in any industry. Deploying multiple laser lines and a unique processing algorithm, the ATLASCAN Pro achieves fast scanning and high-quality data capture in an affordable, easy-to-use device that anyone can learn.

Versatile and portable, the scanner weighs just 1 kg, allowing operators to take the device directly to the parts such as pump housings, automotive bodywork or domestic appliances on the shop floor and beyond. With up to 2 hours battery operation through hot swappable batteries and a Wi-Fi 7-ready wireless option, its dynamic scanning capabilities ensure a smooth scan when the part is moving, or when in unstable or rough environments such as inspecting propellers or inside pipework.

According to Hexagon, ATLASCAN Pro delivers unparalleled speed in its class across large areas of up to 720 x 640 mm in standard mode. Scanning takes place at up to 4 million points per second. Operators can change easily between standard and higher precision modes using an ergonomic thumb switch on the device to achieve a higher density resolution over a 160 x 140 mm area.

Reverse engineering workflows are streamlined because users can easily scan smaller parts such as damaged components or electrical connectors on a worktop, from any angle, capturing missing details and high-density data with less guesswork or clean up. Designed to plug into any existing software workflows, Hexagon is offering a starter bundle with its Geomagic Design X Go software at no additional cost, enabling users to recreate parts without the original design, and accelerate scan to 3D model or scan-to-print for additive manufacturing.

More information www.hexagon.com/products/atlascan-pro