This Issue Sponsored By: Nikon Metrology
November 8, 2012
NEW HORIZONS
A Hurricane Named Sandy
The Coordinate Metrology Society (CMS) sends its support to our members and vendors who were affected by super storm Sandy. Families and businesses will need aid and support during the coming months to put their lives back together. You can help by donating money to the American Red Cross at www.redcross.org. If you're willing to do more, you can find ways to help with the relief effort by contacting your local Red Cross chapter. The Red Cross mobilizes resources and relief workers to respond to Sandy's impact by providing essential aid such as shelter, meals, basic healthcare, emotional support, and other emergency services. [ full story ]
Featured Video:
Polyworks | Talisman
This issue sponsored by:
Nikon Metrology
Coordinate Metrology Society Executive Committee
Executive Chairperson:
Robb McIvor
chairman@cmsc.org
Past Chair:
Chuck Pfeffer
pastchair@cmsc.org
Vice Chair:
Ron Hicks
vicechair@cmsc.org
Technical Presentation Coordinator:
Michael Raphael
presentations@cmsc.org
Committee Member:
Gary Confalone
Committee Member:
Scott Sandwith
Committee Member:
Nick Moffitt
seminars@cmsc.org
Secretary–Treasurer:
Rina Molari-Korgel
treasurer@cmsc.org
Registrar:
Jan Rode
registrar@cmsc.org
Ambassador:
Ulysses Green
nominations@cmsc.org
Certification Committee Chairperson:
Randy Gruver
certification@cmsc.org
Webmaster:
Lisa Spoon
webmaster@cmsc.org
Public Relations:
Tara Mitchell
publicrelations@cmsc.org
Marketing:
Cali Schwartzly
marketing@cmsc.org
Academic Committee Chairperson:
Trevor Toman
education@cmsc.org
FEATURE ARTICLE
High-Resolution 3D Capture of High-Speed Objects
Most existing 3D capture technologies can't be used to record objects in motion, and they usually require a stationary platform for operation. Some technologies can record 3D data at video rates (e.g., flash LADAR), but their spatial and range resolution are severely limited. [ full story ]
TOP STORY
CMS Certification Program Takes a Giant Step
The CMS Certification Committee broke new ground this year during the Coordinate Metrology Systems Conference in July 2012. Attendees, both experts and novices, were encouraged to test their general knowledge of portable 3D metrology and contribute to the success of the first, level-one personnel certification in portable 3D metrology in the industry. [ full story ]
NEWS AND FEATURES
• Nikon Metrology Introduces MCAx Articulated Arm
• API Celebrates 25th Anniversary in 2013 With Two-Day Conference
• ROMER Absolute Arm Now Up to 66% Faster
• Trimble and FARO Sign OEM and Distribution Agreement
• Geodetic Systems to Host User Group Meeting in February 2013
• InspectionXpert and Verisurf Announce Partnership
• Geomagic Freeform Helps Rebuild and Restore Facial Features
ON THE CASE
Laser-Based 3D Metrology in Fusion Plasma Physics
Few areas of research are as dependent on 3D measurement technology in the setup of its major experiments as fusion plasma physics. Highly developed laser trackers, as well as portable scanning and photogrammetry systems, have opened up a world of possibilities for improving fusion research processes. [ full story ]
JOB BOARD
CMSC SURVEY
How did you learn the fundamentals of metrology?
a) On the job training
b) On your own
c) Vendor training
d) Formal education (degree)
Results of the last CMSC World survey:
Have you used a noncontact 3D measurement system?
• YES: 67.7%
• NO: 32.3%
