Exact Metrology to open new center in Moline, Illinois
The new training, support, contract measurement and sales facility will open March 1.
Source | Exact Metrology
Comprehensive metrology services provider (Cincinnati, Ohio and Brookfield, Wis., U.S.) has announced that it will open a new facility in Moline, Illinois on March 1, 2020. The company says the need for a new space came from the increasing number of clients in the area. The new Illinois location will serve as a training, support, contract measurement and sales center for the company.
“Exact Metrology can add support and service to our customers in western Illinois and Indiana. We hope to keep growing the customer base in this area,” says Joe Wright of Exact Metrology.
Training will be provided on software packages such as PolyWorks, Geomagic and PC-DMIS. According to Exact Metrology, the Polyworks software suite integrates 3D measurement technologies into an industrial manufacturing process, and is designed to maximize productivity, quality and profit. Geomagic is a leading provider of 3D software that creates digital models of physical objects for industries like aerospace, archeology, medical, dental, tooling and foundry. Provided by Exact Metrology through Hexagon Metrology (Miamisburg, Ohio, U.S.), PC-DMIS offers a popular dimensional metrology software package.

The new facility in Moline, Illinois. Source | Exact Metrology
Hardware classes will be offered for Romer, Leica Tracker, Superphaser, Leica RTC 360 and a CMM. Manufactured by Hexagon Metrology, the Romer portable measuring arms is said to offer reliable 3D measurements. Leica Laser Trackers are designed for measuring medium to large parts and providing a portable solution for large-scale inspection and assembly applications. The Superphaser line provides short, medium and long range models for use in reverse engineering, dimensional control, historical preservation, architecture and forensics. Leica RTC enables users to document and capture environments in 3D, improving efficiency and productivity through fast, simple-to-use, accurate and portable hardware and software. Exact Metrology will also offer a complete range of portable Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) and custom classes. Day classes and half day classes will be available. Contract services that will be offered include CMM measurement, custom programming, inspection and reverse engineering.
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