INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Raising the experience for QC professionals

Creaform, a business of Ametek and a worldwide provider of automated and portable 3D measurement solutions, is releasing its MetraScan Black+, MetraScan Black+Elite and HandyProbe Next+, all latest versions of the company’s suite of optical CMM 3D scanners and probes.

Leveraging new ISO 10360 certifications and set-up assistance tools, this latest-generation MetraScan 3D line-up aims to provide professionals with sophisticated tools that optimise operations.Guaranteeing confidence in the stated specifications, the sensor acceptance test procedure is based on ISO 10360, an international standard which ensures intense testing to define specifications and qualify sensor performance.Performance tests take place at Creaform’s ISO/IEC 17025-2017 accredited laboratories, which ensures the quality of facilities and equipment, the traceability of artefacts, and the quality of validation methods.

Enabling the simple and precise measurement of large parts, the expansion of this line-up marks a strategic move by Creaform to meet the evolving needs of quality control (QC) experts. The products now offer an accuracy specification of up to 0.025 mm + 0.015 mm/m in the extended measuring volume, ensuring trust in the performance and accuracy of the QC process on large parts.

Another stand-out feature is 360° magnetic targets. Visible from all angles, these reusable and durable targets are easy to set up. They offer automatic detectionto support the fast delivery of results.

Guidance tools are available to provide visual guidance feedback on positioning targets when creating a set-up, which is especially useful for non-experts, while troubleshooting tools offer advanced set-up diagnostics if required.

For further information www.creaform3d.com

Major names invest in ModuleWorks

ModuleWorks, an innovator in tool-path generation and simulation technology for digital manufacturing, is announcing the successful closure of its Strategic Partner Programme (SPP) investment round. The move marks a significant milestone in the company’s history, with major names in the areas of CADCAM, CNC controls, machine tools and cutting tools joining the programme as minority shareholders in ModuleWorks. Investing partners include Autodesk, DMG Mori, DN Solutions, Kennametal, Mitsubishi Electric and PTC, among others.ModuleWorks is now on target for an accelerated innovation path.

For further information www.moduleworks.com

EMO trade fair shortened by one day

The duration of the EMO 2025 exhibition in Hanover will be shortened from six to five days in future. “Shortening the event by one day is a strategic decision aimed at making EMO even more efficient and more purposeful,” says Dr Markus Heering, managing director of EMO organiser the German Machine Tool Builders’ Association (VDW).The decision is based on the clear desire of exhibitors to condense the trade fair. In 2023, they were asked about this possibility during the event. The result was clear: the majority of exhibitors would like to cancel Saturday.

For further information www.emo-hannover.com

Compare tools at Seco portal

New functionality added to the Seco website allows customers to compare inserts instantly, enabling them to discover and order Seco replacements that are equal to or better than their existing tools. The functionality – one of the first such tool comparison services in the industry – is an easily accessible digital service that is now available to Seco customers around the world. The system is designed to save time for customers and reduce risk by ensuring that requests are dealt with quickly and comprehensively by comparing them with an extensive database of Seco and competitor tools.

For further information www.secotools.com

Deburring EXPO to join new trade fair

Deburring EXPO will no longer take place as an independent event, but will be incorporated into a new trade fair called Parts Finishing, taking place for the first time on 12-13 November 2025. The new two-day event will combine the subjects of deburring, component cleaning and surface finishing. It will be held at the Karlsruhe exhibition centre.

Hartmut Herdin, managing director of the organiser fairXperts, says: “In future, the subject of deburring technologies will be combined with the fields of parts washing and finishing at the new two-day trade fair.” The topic of surface finishing will include the process steps of fine and ultra-fine grinding, polishing, honing, lapping, vibratory grinding, blasting and brushing.

For further information www.parts-finishing.de