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24 | MEASUREMENT & CONTROL

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3D measurement solutions

A leader in portable 3D measurement solutions
and engineering services, Creaform has released
its latest portable co-ordinate measuring
machine, the HandyPROBE Next. This opticalbased contact inspection solution addresses the
increasing demands of rigorous quality control
directly on manufacturers’ production lines.
The device features productivity and efficiency
enhancements in a more shop floor-ready design

for unprecedentedly accurate part inspections,
wherever they need to be performed. Quality
control experts who rely on portable tools to
validate the dimensional conformity of production
tools, jigs, assemblies, sub-assemblies and final
products on the shop floor can look forward to:
• 2X more accurate measurements: Volumetric
accuracy of 0.064mm - ASME B89.4.22
compliant - regardless of environment

instabilities, thanks to TRUaccuracy
technology.
• Instant measurement: HandyPROBE Next’s
wireless probe enables the instant capture of
co-ordinates, all while being free of any rigid
measurement setup to help manufacturers
keep up with improved quality standards.
• Greater, extendable measurement volume:
Can be easily and dynamically extended,
unlike measuring arms, which require
conventional leapfrogging.
• Ergonomic, sturdy design for shop floor
hardware reliability: Offers an enhanced user
experience, as well as profitable time and cost
benefits for operators.
• Available in Standard and Elite versions:
Users can choose a model based on their
specific needs.
As part of Creaform’s comprehensive
quality control solution, shop floor operators
can add 3D scanning capabilities to their
inspection sequence with the MetraSCAN 3D
portable CMM scanner. The solution is also
fully compat