January 26, 2012
BRIGHTON, MI – January 26, 2012 – Nikon Metrology introduced a significant update and re-design of its website (http://www.nikonmetrology.com/). This re-design gives users a faster and more customized way to find the Nikon Metrology information that they need. Users will be given the option of looking up information either by specific product or by applications. The Application tab allows the user to select an application area such as aerospace and view a set of products that meet the demands of the application. An all-new and greatly improved Information Center provides easy access to all product brochures, case studies and newsletters, providing a wealth of information regarding Nikon Metrology’s products.
Also included are News and Events pages detailing the latest news from Nikon Metrology along with upcoming events where Nikon Metrology will be exhibiting. The Support tab provides a comprehensive view on how to contact Nikon Metrology with any support issues. For more information and to view the updated website, visit http://www.nikonmetrology.com/
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ABOUT NIKON METROLOGY
Nikon Metrology offers the most complete and innovative metrology product portfolio, including state-of-the-art vision measuring instruments complemented with optical inspection and mechanical 3D metrology solutions. These reliable and innovative products respond to the advanced inspection requirements of manufacturers active in consumer, automotive, aerospace, electronics, medical and other industries. For more information, visit www.nikonmetrology.com.
Product-related inquiries may be directed to Nikon Metrology, Inc. at 810-220-4314 or Marketing_US@NikonMetrology.com
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December 9, 2011
A new groundbreaking research centre designed to examine materials and structures has been recently launched at the University of Southampton. The µ-VIS (micro-vis) X-ray Imaging Center provides academic and industrial consultancy services to examine the internal structure of objects in incredible detail. It produces high-resolution 3D images that support research in fields ranging from biomedical science to engineering, and archaeology to modern environmental science. Nikon Metrology and other state-of-the art systems at the new £2.2 million research facilities provide micro-focus Computed Tomography (CT) imaging to exceptional energy and length scales.
Systems characterizing many different samples
Inaugurated in September 2011, Southampton’s µ-VIS Imaging Centre is equipped to achieve breakthroughs in engineering, biomedical, environmental and archaeology sciences. At the Centre, three Nikon Metrology systems are installed: a 160kV Xi benchtop system, an XT H 225 ST cabinet system and a custom-designed walk-in bay with 450 kV and 225 kV sources, as well as a flat panel and line array detector. “Our ability to look inside objects at this level of detail is a huge advantage when studying items which either cannot be dismantled or are too delicate or complicated to take apart,” says the Centre’s Director Professor Ian Sinclair.
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Prof. Sinclair explains on CT during inauguration of the µ-VIS Imaging Centre (photo courtesy Paul McCabe)
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Custom-designed Nikon Metrology X-ray 450kV walk-in bay (photo courtesy Paul McCabe)
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CT volume of a Pliosaur’s 2.5-meter long jaw
The opening seminar at the Center’s inauguration event was organized as a symposium focusing on application results. Professor Ian Sinclair, the Head of the Imaging Center, discussed the Weymouth Pliosaur research where a 2.5-meter long jaw has been scanned and reconstructed, as widely reported on the BBC last December. X-rays revealed the reptile’s inner architecture of the skull. This allows scientists to gain critical insights into the species and its evolution, including such alarming aspects as the bite force of the enormous jaws.
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A Pliosaur’s jaw fossil is being prepared for X-ray inspection
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Renderings of a Pliosaur’s total skull, compared to the human skull, and slices showing tooth socket details
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Beside the academic services, the µ-VIS (micro-vis) X-ray Imaging Center also provides industrial consultancy services for a broad application reach. Research performed at the Centre includes e.g. research on composites, laminate structures, aircraft parts and more.
More information on the center can be found at http://www.soton.ac.uk/muvis/
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November 15, 2011
Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the ShuttlePix Digital Microscope System has been awarded the “iF design award 2012: iF product design award”. The iF design award is 
globally prestigious award sponsored by International Forum Design GmbH of Hanover Germany. Beside the ShuttlePix, Nikon was also awarded for 3 Nikon digital cameras and one digital camera has been awarded the ” iF communication design award”.
The “iF design award” has been sponsored by International Forum Design GmbH of Hanover Germany since 1953. Each year, recipients of these prestigious awards are selected from worldwide industrial products exhibiting superior design. The awards include the product design award, communication design award and packaging award, etc.
This year, 4,322 products from 48 countries were evaluated and the awards are presented to 1,218 products. In selecting recipients, product aspects including quality of design, functionality, degree of innovation, simplicity of operation and environmental impact are considered for the product design award, while usability, look and feel, and uniqueness are accounted for the communication design award.
Read the press release on www.nikon.com
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October 27, 2011
BRIGHTON, MI. – October 27, 2011 –Nikon Metrology is pleased to announce that the SHUTTLEPIX Digital Microscope has been awarded the Good Design Award 2011 organized by the Japan Institute of Design Promotion. The Good Design Award is a comprehensive program for the evaluation and encouragement of design organized by the Japan Institute of Design Promotion (JDP).
This award system was originally established in 1957, out of the belief that design was essential in breaking out of the cycle of poverty in Japan. Since then, the Good Design Award has been given to outstanding designs for more than 50 years in the pursuit of industrial development. Approximately 37,000 Good Design Awards have been given in continuing these efforts.
JDP receives approximately 3,000 submissions from more than 1,000 companies and designers from inside / outside of Japan every year. These designs are screened by about 60 design experts, who select and recommend those designs worthy of the Good Design Awards. However, the Good Design Awards is not a beauty contest, nor is it an award that assesses the design’s outcome in economic terms. Rather, the Good Design Awards is a system that aims to channel the eminent powers of distinctive designs to build prosperous lives and encourage sound industrial development. It is a campaign to brighten and enrich society through design.
Link:
http://www.g-mark.org/english/index.html
http://www.g-mark.org/award/detail.html?id=37908&lang=en
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October 24, 2011
BRIGHTON, MI. – October 18, 2011 – Nikon Metrology. Inc. (NMI) – More than 100 Metrology and Manufacturing Professionals gathered to visit the new Nikon Metrology, Inc. Technology Center, located at their Headquarters for the Americas in Brighton, Michigan. The purpose of the event was to introduce one of the most advanced technology centers in Livingston County, Michigan, a sentiment echoed by Brighton Mayor Ricci Bandkau, who was on-hand to cut the ribbon, opening the Technology Center. Also present was Gary Vasilash, Editor-in-Chief of Automotive Design and Production, who keynoted with a state of the Automotive Industry. The Theme of “Advances in Industrial Metrology” was evident in the number of new and updated products on display. These included the HN-6060, Nikon Metrology’s leading Multi-Sensor Metrology System; BW-H501 3D Surface Profiler; MMDx Laser Scanners featuring increased speed of operation; and the ShuttlePix portable, digital Microscope, among many others. Product demonstrations and Technology overviews were held throughout the day, along with customer presentations from Arizona State University and Joe Gibbs Racing.
Also on display was a range of products highlighting:
Traditional measuring systems
Bridge CMM
Horizontal arm CMM
Articulated arms
Optical CMMs
Camio software
CMM-Manager
Large scale metrology
Laser Radar
iSpace /iGPS
Gantry CMM
Laser scanning
CMM scanning
Handheld scanning
Walkaround scanning
Robotized scanning
Pointcloud software
X-ray /CT
Electronics X-ray inspection
Computed Tomography
CT inspection of turbine blades
Vision based systems
Industrial Microscopes
Measuring microscopes
Scanning electron microscopes
CNC Vision systems
Semiconductor inspection
Optical comparators
Autocollimators
Digital height gages
Vision measuring software
For more information, please visit http://www.nikonmetrology.com or call 810-220-4360.
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June 15, 2011
Geomagic® and Nikon Metrology have announced a new cooperative agreement that enables Nikon Metrology to fully integrate and offer its entire range of handheld 3D laser scanners with Geomagic Studio®, Geomagic Qualify™, and Geomagic Wrap®.
This partnership enables customers to seamlessly collect scan data directly from Nikon scanners into Geomagic Studio software for processing 3D polygon, surface and parametric models for reverse engineering, product design, rapid prototyping and analysis. Similarly, scan data is immediately passed to Geomagic Qualify to graphically and rapidly compare as-built parts with digital reference models for first-article inspection, production inspection and supplier quality management.
As a plug-in to Geomagic, the Nikon Metrology API manages point cloud acquisition by controlling all interaction between the new generation digital ModelMaker laser scanners and handheld localizer of choice. Highly accurate and reliable, it delivers control tools for the laser scanner, including scanner parameter modification or running of qualification routines. The resulting point cloud data is fed directly into Geomagic in real time, ready for processing into usable 3D data and models.
“This integration of Nikon Metrology data with Geomagic software products aligns with our belief that obtaining and using 3D data should be as easy and simple as possible,” said Tom Kurke, COO, Geomagic. “As part of our continuous efforts to integrate leading handheld point cloud digitizers, we see it as a big step forward that ModelMaker scanners can be interfaced with and directly controlled from within Geomagic.”
Jos Jans, Nikon Metrology Executive VP Marketing, adds that Geomagic software users now have direct access to the best digital laser scanning technology, offering high accuracy, fast data capture and automatic laser intensity adaptation to scan nearly all surfaces. “The plug-in offers design and manufacturing engineers fast-lane access to first-class laser scanners, while enjoying the convenience of the point cloud software environment they know inside out.”
Geomagic Wrap, Geomagic Studio and Geomagic Qualify are all available as 30-day free trial downloads. To register, visit www.geomagic.com. Geomagic, Geomagic Studio, Geomagic Qualify, Wrap and Geomagic Wrap are registered trademarks or trademarks of Geomagic Inc. Other brand names, product names or trademarks belong to their respective holders.
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May 9, 2011
May 9, 2011 – Brighton, MI – CAMIO7 is a major software release in many ways. This multi-sensor CMM software now reflects the latest from Microsoft Windows, featuring the ribbon style toolbar. This serves as the central location where all software functions are logically grouped into tabbed sections, containing all required operations. This eliminates the need to search through long menu structures. For example, GD&T tolerances are located within the Inspect group so that feature output is always available.
The standard for CMM programming
CAMIO7 was developed with every user profile in mind. One important design criterion was to combine powerful functionalities with easy-to-use workflows. Users can select any combination of features to measure by using ‘teach and learn’ from the handbox, picking from a CAD model, or typing coordinates from the component drawing. CAMIO7 automatically programs the touch points for each feature. However specific touch points can be defined if required.
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Easy use to Windows 7 style ribbon toolbar
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When highlighting a group of multiple features, their properties are automatically filtered down to allow global modifications to all the remaining common properties from within this group in a single operation. There is no faster way to modify the nominal coordinates, measurement mode, fitting algorithms or add GD&T tolerances, etc.
| Offering true multi-sensor capability Laser scanning with CAMIO7 is now easier to use for feature inspection. The new software interface allows both feature related measurement and reporting to be defined together. Such improvements reduce programming time drastically, especially for more complex parts that exhibit hundreds of features. |
Full graphical representation of the planned scanner over the surface
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For measuring surface areas, CAMIO7 users can simply cover the target area with a configurable grid to automatically define the measurement points. Also, CAMIO7 includes full support for laser scan area definition, making it possible to use the scan data for reverse engineering or surface analysis. CAMIO7 offers true multi-sensor capability and simplified probe management to change between contact and non-contact probing within the same measurement program. In this way, the best CMM inspection routine for the application is achieved.
Comprehensive off-line programming capabilities
CAMIO7 planning provides the ability to open inspection plans either directly from CAD (Product Manufacturing Information) or a customer-specific format. The plan data can then be used to easily create a DMIS program including planned inspection routines and the application of GD&T tolerance data. In this regard, the software supports the latest versions of all popular CAD formats available.
To support the off-line programming environment, the software provides full machine simulation and collision detection. CAMIO7 creates true DMIS output without translation, which also makes it the ideal stand-alone solution to create programs to run in compatible 3rd party DMIS software including PC-DMIS and Metrology.
Making informed decisions faster with CAMIO7
CAMIO7 offers an integrated approach to the quality control process of CMM inspection. This true multi-sensor CMM metrology software supports traditional touch-trigger probes, continuous contact (or analog) scanning probes as well as the full range of Nikon Metrology laser probes. This way, CAMIO7 supports design and manufacturing teams to efficiently maintain control over production processes and to make informed decisions.
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April 14, 2011
BRIGHTON, MI. April 14, 2011 – Nikon Metrology introduces the HN-6060, a next-generation non-contact inspection system providing the latest in metrology capabilities. Advanced laser scanning, 5-axis synchronized hardware control, ultra-stiff design and powerful processing software, the HN-6060 sets the standard for fast, ultra-precise inspection of complex shapes. This includes gear teeth, turbine blades, appliance housings and much more.
“The HN-6060 multi-sensor system builds upon the Nikon Metrology portfolio of vision systems and 3D solutions.” says Myles Richard, Managing Director of Americas for Nikon Metrology, “It addresses the need for fast, high-accuracy 3D inspection of complex shapes by combining innovative optical technology with the highest precision measurement hardware.” The newly designed laser scanning sensor extracts the surface form and waviness data in one scan. Previously tactile gear-inspection tools needed to rely on 2D sections of data. This new advancement provides better inspection possibilities, revealing all shape and waviness information in one simple measurement.
“What the HN-6060 provides is a much easier, quicker and more precise method of 3D data capture than metrology systems have demonstrated before,” says Robert Wasilesky, Senior Vice President of Sales for Nikon Metrology. “The demand for high-accuracy 3D surface metrology systems continue to increase as the automotive, aerospace and appliances industries also implement higher precision.”
The metrology system’s laser scanner and SFF (shape from focus) sensor use active texture projection to perform high-precision measurement of shapes even with glossy surfaces or no surface texture. Touch probes and optical heads with built-in TTL laser AF complete the multi-sensor system. This allows it to perform shape measurements of parts such as complex automotive and machined components, molded parts, and medical devices.
Another core element of the HN-6060 is its five axes synchronized hardware control. This allows optimum part orientation to the sensor and can measure the part from different angles. The system is not only designed to measure complex surfaces such as hypoid gears, worm gears and helical gears, but it also inspects turbine blades, digital camera housings, complex closures and more. The HN-6060 software seamlessly integrates with the measurement hardware and is designed for user operability and safety. It features macro-based teach in, simulation for collision avoidance, easy acquisition of point clouds from 2D and 3D shapes, and insightful part-to-CAD comparison.
For details visit www.nikonmetrology.com.
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April 13, 2011
Leuven, Belgium – Drawing of contexts, sections and site plans can easily consume a huge part of the total excavation time. For particularly complicated and detailed sites this can even rise to as much as half of the total project time. To increase the productivity of these dedicated activities, Nikon Metrology presents the Archeology variant of its iSpace large-scale metrology system. Trials at Mont Beuvray, France, have shown that the Archeology iSpace solution records data 50% to 90% faster compared to traditional drawing methods. The archeologists on site were impressed with the new system, which only requires them to pick up the probe, press the button and start tracing! The iSpace for Archeology system is presented at the CAA 2011 in Beijing, the 39th Annual Conference of Computer Applications and Quantitative Methods in Archeology (April 12-16).
Archeological recording made easy
The new iSpace variant is an industrially-proven metrology system that significantly reduces archeological drawing and data-gathering times. Its patented laser technology concept has been developed to quickly make probe measurements within a large working area. Within this geo-referenced “invisible metrology lab”, archeologists use probes to acquire highly accurate data. Third-party CAD or GIS software can generate digital 2D or 3D line drawings on the spot for verification by the excavator before downloading to the site computers.
Since less time is spent drawing and acquiring point coordinates, the duration of commercial excavations can be reduced and the productivity of fixed-term research excavations can be raised considerably.
Quick Easy setup and fast data capture
Setting up Archeology iSpace on site involves placing 3 or more battery-powered transmitters up to 40 meters apart around the working area. Power options also include generated or mains power. After quick and simple calibration and geo-referencing routines, iSpace is ready to record.
Within this working area, archeologists need only to pick up a probe, apply it to the terrain and start recording. This could be grabbing single point data (spot heights, find locations, etc.) far faster than using a total station theodolite. Or it could be to acquire streams of point data (as the probe is traced around contexts, features, etc.). When streaming point data, 3D coordinates are acquired at a rate of up to 40 points per second.
Modular system with instant drawing display
Archeology iSpace data is immediately available for viewing in a number of ways. The geo-referenced data can be fed straight into a CAD or GIS package, or reviewed using an iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch.
When a lot of recording is required, iSpace offers the flexibility to add more probes. The system even allows 20 or more probes recording data simultaneously within the working area! When dealing with very large excavation areas, more transmitters can be added to increase the size of the working space.
ABOUT NIKON METROLOGY
Nikon Metrology offers the broadest range of metrology solutions for applications ranging from miniature electronics to the largest aircrafts. Nikon Metrology’s innovative measuring and precision instruments contribute to a high performance design-through-manufacturing process that allows manufacturers to deliver premium quality products in a shorter time. Further information is available on www.nikonmetrology.com.
For further information please contact:
Jeffrey Bourque
Manager Marketing Communications
Nikon Metrology, Inc.
Jeffrey.Bourque@nikonmetrology.com
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March 30, 2011
Microscope’s “Triple A Design” – Airtight, Anti-Mold and Anti-Electrostatic – Compatible with a Wide Range of Working Environments
Proving once again that it creates agile, flexible equipment capable of meeting a wide variety of needs in the industrial marketplace, Nikon Metrology, Inc. is pleased to introduce its latest stereoscopic microscope, the SMZ-745. The airtight, anti-electrostatic and anti-mold design of the microscope prevents samples from being damaged by electrostatic discharge, as well as contaminants such as dust and water. This design makes it an excellent option for use in environments where temperature and humidity are high and solid contaminants are prevalent.
Additionally, the microscope is optimized with the Greenough optical system, allowing it to reach a best-in-class zoom ratio: up to 7.5 times. The magnification ranges from 3.35x to 330x when combined with the auxiliary objective lens and eyepiece. It also has a total reflection prism, which results in bright, high-contrast images. In combination a superior working distance up to 115 millimeters and a trinocular optical head ideal for monitoring and as digital imaging – the entire microscope is ergonomically built in order to provide a better usage experience, no matter the scientific discipline.
“From the click-stop knob that helps mark a change in magnification to the ability to add auxiliary objective and eyepiece lenses, every facet of this microscope can be customized so that our customers can create the optimal experience for studying their samples,” said Koji Kiribuchi, Marketing Manager for Nikon Metrology, Inc. “It is this flexibility in our systems that makes us such a valued partner to our customers.”
This flexible microscope is equally useful in the production environment as it is in the lab. It is especially useful for applications such as PCB assembly, semiconductor fabrication, embryology/IVF, medical device manufacture and quality control, geology, entomology, botany, cell biology, plastics and MEMS, just to name a few. Additionally, its comfortable, ergonomic design makes it ideal in environments where long hours of microscope use are common.
The SMZ-745 also has a number of additional attributes that assist ease of use. It enjoys a zoom range of 0.67x to 5x, which provides the user with a broad observation range. It also has an eyepiece inclination of 45 degrees, as well as an electrostatic decay time of 1,000 volt to 10 volts, in less than .2 seconds. The microscope is certified as JIS/IEC waterproof grade 1.
The SMZ-745 is now available.
ABOUT NIKON METROLOGY, INC.
Nikon Metrology offers the most complete and innovative metrology product portfolio, including state-of-the-art vision measuring instruments complemented with optical inspection and mechanical 3D metrology solutions. These reliable and innovative products respond to the advanced inspection requirements of manufacturers active in consumer, automotive, aerospace, electronics, medical and other industries. For more information, visit www.nikonmetrology.com. Product-related inquiries may be directed to Nikon Metrology, Inc. at 810-220-4360 or Marketing_US@NikonMetrology.com.
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March 23, 2011
The Nikon Group would express our deepest condolences to the victims of the earthquake and extend our profound sympathy and heartfelt concern to those individuals and families suffering from the disaster.
We have set up the Emergency Headquarters for Disaster Control headed by the President on March 11 immediately after the earthquake, and have been gathering safety information of our employees, examining damage to the manufacturing equipment and continuing every effort to resume operation at the earliest possible. The following is an update regarding the impact of the earthquake on the Nikon Group and outlook on the future production.
- Safety of the employeesTo our deepest regret, death of one employee of Sendai Nikon Corporation has been confirmed. Safety of three employees is not yet confirmed in the area of Natori City, Miyagi Prefecture.
- Damage to the manufacturing equipment and outlook on the future productionOne of our own plants and seven of our manufacturing subsidiaries are located in Miyagi Prefecture, Tochigi Prefecture and Ibaraki Prefecture in the disastrous region*. Operation has been suspended at all of them after the earthquake.
At Tochigi Nikon Corporation, operation has started from Friday, March 18.
At Sendai Nikon Corporation and Miyagi Nikon Precision Co., both of which have been severely damaged, operation is expected to resume by the end of this March. Operation at the remaining facilities will start tomorrow on March 23.
Even after operation resumes, we have a concern that the situation may happen where our production cannot fully satisfy our customers’ requirement due to inability of full swing production caused by problems such as the planned blackouts of electricity and procurement of components from our business partners. While we will do our utmost effort to overcome such expected difficulties, we will be most grateful if our customers could understand such circumstances.
We assure to extend our best support for restoration of the facilities hit by the disaster to our customers of Precision Equipment and Instruments business, and repair/servicing to our customers of Imaging business suffering from the disaster.
- Forecast of effect by the damage to our business performancesWe are continuing our endeavor to evaluate how the immediate damage by the disaster and planned blackouts of electricity will result in our group companies and business performances. We will announce our findings immediately when it is judged that there will be important change in our forecast.
* Locations of each plant and manufacturing subsidiaries
- Mito Plant, Nikon Corporation : Mito,Ibaraki Pref.
- Sendai Nikon Corporation : Natori, Miyagi Pref.
- Miyagi Nikon Precision Co., Ltd. : Zao-machi, Katta-gun, Miyagi Pref.
- Zao factory, Nikon-Trimble Co., Ltd. : Zao-machi, Katta-gun, Miyagi Pref.
- Tochigi Nikon Corporation : Otawara, Tochigi Pref.
- Tochigi Nikon Precision Co., Ltd. : Otawara, Tochigi Pref.
- Kurobane Nikon Co., Ltd. : Otawara, Tochigi Pref.
- Nasu Nikon Co., Ltd. : Nasukarasuyama, Tochigi Pref.
- Note:
- Nikon-Trimble Co., Ltd. is an equity-method company.
Nasu Nikon Co., Ltd. is a subsidiary of Nikon-Essilor Co., Ltd. which is an equity-method company.
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March 14, 2011
Official Press Release Issued by Nikon Corporation on March 14, 2011.
Please visit www.Nikon.com for details.
The Nikon Group would like to express its profound sympathy and condolences to the victims of earthquake in Major Earthquake in Northern Japan (Japan’s Tohoku region) on March 11. The effects to our group companies are as follows.
- Measures to cope with the situations
We have set up the Emergency Headquarters for Disaster Control headed by the President on March 11 immediately after the earthquake, and are taking the necessary steps. We are currently endeavoring to normalize our business as early as possible through our BCM (Business Continuity Management) teams established in each in-house company.
- Damage to our group companies
- 2-1. Damage to equipment and buildings
- Our group companies, including Sendai Nikon Corporation, Natori, Miyagi Pref., Miyagi Nikon Precision Co., Ltd., Zao-machi, Katta-gun, Miyagi Pref., Tochigi Nikon Corporation, Otawara, Tochigi Pref., Tochigi Nikon Precision Co., Ltd., Otawara, Tochigi Pref., and other subsidiaries as well as our Plants suffered damage to some part of the equipment and buildings. We are suspending operations there and continuing to evaluate further details of the damage. We are unable to announce how soon the operation will resume due to the regional interruption of life-lines although endeavor for restoration are under the way by some of our maintenance personnel.
- 2-2. Damage to personnel
- Injury is reported to some of our group employees. We are currently continuing to gather safety information of our personnel and its family members.
- Forecast of effect by the damage to our business performances
We are concentrated in evaluating how the immediate damage by the disaster and controlled interruption of electricity started from March 14 will result in our group companies and business performances. We will advise our findings immediately when it is revealed that the damage would further expand.
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November 29, 2010
Nikon Metrology recently introduced the new ShuttlePix P-400R digital microscope, made for observation, inspection, basic measurement and recording of high-resolution images. For on-site analysis of samples, it serves as a handheld microscope that shoots high resolution images as easy and quick as taking pictures with a digital camera. For laboratory or table-top analyses, the ShuttlePix microscope interfaces seamlessly with a motorized stand.
Grab it and go!
The versatility of the battery-powered ShuttlePix system means the user can bring the microscope to on-site objects, such as an aircraft airframe, turbine casting or pipe work that often cannot be reached with a standard microscope. This unique ShuttlePix technology supports a wide range of inspection tasks in automotive, electronics, aerospace and other industries. The combination of superb imaging capabilities and digital camera style operation makes this an easy-to-use, versatile and extremely useful piece of equipment.
Using ShuttlePix as a desktop microscope
For tabletop usage, ShuttlePix interfaces with a hand-controlled motorized Z-axis stand. The operation of the stand is simple, allowing Extended Depth of Focus (EDF) image capture with the touch of a button. With the 17-inch touch screen monitor, the user can easily control the microscope, analyze, measure or print images. The microscope also connects to a standard PC or laptop that runs image analysis and 3D image reconstruction software.
Innovative optics for superb images
The ShuttlePix blends Nikon’s technological excellence in the domains of microscopes, photo cameras and digital image processing. ShuttlePix offers a unique 20x optical zoom with a magnification range of 20x–400x on a 17-inch monitor, which doubles the capability of today’s common models. To acquire crystal-clear images in any indoors or outdoors light circumstances, the zoom head is equipped with a built-in 4 section LED ring illumination.
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November 22, 2010
Nikon Metrology, Inc. Announces Opening of New Western Regional Sales Office in Irvine, California
Nikon Metrology Grand Opening in Irvine, California
Nikon Metrology, Inc. just announced the opening of its new Western regional sales office in Irvine, California. The facility will serve as a sales and demonstration center for current and potential Nikon Metrology customers in California, Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, Colorado, Nevada, Idaho, Wyoming, and Texas.
“We are always looking for ways to support our customers’ needs, and this new regional sales office exemplifies these efforts,” says Robert Wasilesky, senior vice president of sales and marketing, for Nikon Metrology, Inc. “It’s exciting to open this facility for our West Coast customers and ensure we are providing them the top level of service possible.”
A celebration for the grand opening of the facility was held October 20-21, 2010 with a ribbon cutting ceremony and a catered lunch. Nikon Metrology technical experts demonstrated a wide range of different products from the company’s diverse product line, including coordinate measuring machines, laser scanners, and vision measuring systems.
The office will be home to nearly a dozen Nikon Metrology employees who will provide customer support and sales demonstrations for customers.
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November 12, 2010
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INUS Technology, Inc. just announced the release of Rapidform XOV2 Service Pack 2, which brings major improvements to the application’s reporting and 3D scan measurement capabilities. Rapidform XOV takes data from any 3D scanner, including Nikon Metrology 3D laser scanners, and enables manufacturers to quickly verify that parts are within specification. This latest release sharpens XOV’s focus on allowing fast, easy inspection of parts and seamless interoperability with popular CAD software. Highlights of the 50+ enhancements include:
- New 3D scan measurement tools: All of XOV’s extensive GD&T (geometric dimensioning and tolerancing) tools are available for use on 3D scan data, without the need for a CAD model. Users can now freely measure scanned parts, and XOV will automatically define features and calculate results for flatness, cylindricity, circularity, straightness, etc.
- Virtual calipers: Any part can be measured in the same way as with physical calipers inside the software. A part can quickly be scanned, and saved for future measurement at any time. Imagine taking a measurement on tooling that is on the factory floor, without having to stop the line!
- Streamlined virtual CMM: Like virtual calipers, XOV can also simulate a CMM’s measurements on a scanned part, offering the same time-saving benefits.
- Two new 3D scanners added to liveScan: XOV can control 18 of the most popular 3D scanners, and with SP2 that now includes Nikon Metrology’s handheld scanners.
- Enhanced automation: XOV’s batch process tool gains several enhancements, including the ability to process groups of scans automatically. It will also automatically print out complete inspection reports after processing each scan or group of scans.
The new service pack will be released the week of November 10, 2010. For more information or to request a demonstration of the new features, visit www.rapidform.com/xov2sp2. |
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