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A Renishaw touch probe has been added to a video measuring system, adding 3-D contact measurement to the device’s existing noncontact optical and laser measurement capabilities. The iNEXIV VMA-2520 by Nikon Instruments Europe (Badhoevedorp, Netherlands; www.nikon.com) features a 73.5-mm working distance to accommodate a range of samples. By combining video and touch-probe techniques in a single system, overall measuring time will be reduced, making the instrument suitable for rapid quality control checks and R&D work on metal, plastic, and rubber components and complex electronic and mechanical assemblies. Designed specifically for 3-D workpieces, the iNEXIV VMA-2520 requires minimal bench space yet combines a 250 × 200-mm stage with a 200-mm z-axis stroke.
