Start with the news release Metris streamlines digital inspection process from Metris, which we summarised at the time by saying "Metris has released Focus Scan 5.1 and Inspection 9.1, which streamline the digital inspection process and embed it into the CAD-centric design-through-manufacturing process. ". Several months prior to that, we featured the news release Software streamlines production processes from GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms UK: "With Proficy Workflow, companies can improve, eliminate and automate steps in production to make their organisations more lean.".
 
In April 2008, we covered the news from Laser Design - take a look at Laser scanning provides quick, accurate results which says: "The Laser Design WS-2030 high-speed, high-accuracy automated 3D laser scanning system dramatically reduces Schneider Electric's inspection time.".
 
Take a look also at the news release from Laser Design, Laser scanning bureau becomes reseller, as well as Free registration opens for conference from TCT Conference and Exhibition 2007, and Exhibition to feature more than 100 RPD suppliers from TCT Conference and Exhibition 2007.