WCA July 2007

Technology News

Faster and more accurate SLP probes The next generation line of 3D laser scanning probes are now available from Laser Design Inc, USA. The company’s new and improved Surveyor Laser Probes (SLP) are faster and more accurate than their predecessors. Included in the new line are the high precision SLP-250, and the SLP-2000 which features a laser line more than twice as long as competing probes. Both of the new SLP models deliver virtually noise-free scan data as a result of breakthrough, proprietary advances in the electronics and optics architecture. The SLP-250, with a laser line length of 25mm, scans at ultra high speeds with an accuracy of up to ±6µ and is primarily used for small or highly detailed objects. The lightweight SLP- 2000, with a laser line length of 200mm and accuracy of ±80µ, is an efficient 3D laser scanning solution for large parts. The new SLP models are available with the fully integrated DS-Series line of CMM-based scanning systems.

points per second, making them suitable for high-speed, non-contact 3D scanning. The dual receptors inside the probe reduce the number of scanning passes because they capture more part geometry per pass than low- tech single receptor laser probes. SLP laser probes interface to PCs using a standard USB connection, are easy to install and can scan anything from small, detailed parts to large automotive and aerospace parts. The probes are also integrated with Laser Design’s Surveyor Scan Control software for ease of use and compatibility with numerous positioning systems. Additional SLP models using the new electronics and optics architecture are under development and will be introduced later this year. Specialised solutions Customised solutions in coiling systems are the hallmark of KFM Kabelmaschinenfabrik Müller. Founded in the 1960s, the company is specialised in coiling and packing machinery, but has also developed cabling machinery such as SZ- stranders, binding heads and belt-type meter counters. KFM Kabelmaschinenfabrik Müller GmbH – Germany Fax : +49 4498 293361 Laser Design, Inc – USA Fax : +1 952 884 9653 Email : sales@laserdesign.com Website : www.laserdesign.com Machine specialists M+E Macchine + Engineering specialises in the design and manufacturing of pay-offs and take-ups for steel and stainless steel wires in coils or on spools for annealing, patenting, galvanising, oil tempering and other in-line processes. The company also manufactures wet drawing machines for steel and stainless steel wire complete with horizontal or vertical axis spoolers. M+E Macchine + Engineering Srl – Italy Email : info@kfm-mueller.de Website : www.kfm-mueller.de

A new generation of probes

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The new SLP probes were also designed to be fully integrated with the portable 7-axis arms from Faro, as well as with the Renishaw PH10 indexing system used on most traditional CMMs. “These SLP probes can be used interchangeably with portable CMMs, traditional CMMs and Laser Design’s own Surveyor DS-Series, DT-Series and TS-Series 3D Laser Scanning Systems that provide highly automated, programmable scanning of parts or objects,” said company president C Martin Schuster. All of the new probes gather data with higher densities than before, upping the resolution by 50% to 750 points along the laser line. Each of the probes has dual CMOS receptors that capture up to 75,000 Safe and secure Cheshire County Council, UK, is one of the first users of Nexans’ new enhanced Alsecure ® fire-resistant building cable. Three primary schools – Elworth Church of England School, Millfield School and Vinetree School – have been fitted with new fire detection and alarm systems using Alsecure NX 200 Plus cable, as part of the council’s ongoing project to bring its establishments up to the latest fire safety standards.

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