Metrology News

5 Axis Machine Tool Volumetric Error Compensation

5 Axis Machine Tool Volumetric Error Compensation

Since the first machine tools were made more than 200 years ago to make manufacturing faster, more accurate, and more standardized, machine tools have needed calibration to verify their performance is as desired. These calibrations have evolved over the centuries from...

CMM Calibration Available Around the World

CMM Calibration Available Around the World

CMM Calibration Available Around the World API Services Globally-Local Team Offers Independent Coordinate Measuring Machine Certification and Recalibration Service including 21-degree error-map creation. The Globally-Local team of Real Metrologists at API Services...

Mitutoyo Reseller Agreement

Mitutoyo Reseller Agreement

API, Mitutoyo Announce Worldwide Reseller Agreement The Inventor of the Laser Tracker is partnering with the leading measurement and inspection solutions provider to complete the most diverse metrology hardware and software portfolio. API and Mitutoyo Corporation have...

Did You Know: Machine Tools

Did You Know: Machine Tools

Did you know the first precision machine tool was made by John Wilkerson in 1775 for boring steam engine cylinders? These initial machine tool were inspired by the invention of the steam engine and helped usher in the Industrial Revolution. Early machine tool designs...