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Understanding video metrology
William R Gilman, Vice President of North American Sales for Optical Gaging Products, explains the key concepts involved in video metrology.
News from Engineeringtalk, 30 April 2007
Video measurement machine improve lab productivity
The SmartScope ZIP 250 is a high throughput, high accuracy benchtop video measurement machine.
News from Engineeringtalk, 27 April 2007
Video measurement machines improve productivity
OGP's Starlite non-contact video measurement machines are manually operated but offer many semi-automatic features such as auto-edge detection and focus.
News from Engineeringtalk, 28 March 2007
Measuring machines go a stage further
OGP has further enhanced its range of manual noncontact measuring machines by adding a new size to the range of Starlite systems.
News from Engineeringtalk, 15 June 2006
Measuring machines come in larger formats
Floor-mounted video based measuring machines range from 300 to 610mm and incorporate high resolution colour camera, 6.5:1 zoom lens and eight-sector, six-ring Smart Vector LED lighting.
News from Engineeringtalk, 6 February 2006
Multi-sensor probe for component measuring
The non-contact, multi-sensor Smartscope Vantage from OGP can accurately measure a magnified image of a component using video and edge detection techniques.
News from Engineeringtalk, 7 December 2005
Multisensor measuring machine on show
OGP UK will showcase the new SmartScope MVP on Stand 5358 at Interplas 2005.
News from Engineeringtalk, 2 September 2005
Measuring machine adds a touch more accuracy
OGP has further enhanced its comprehensive range of noncontact measuring machines by adding a Renishaw TP20 touch probe to the SmartScope MVP.
News from Engineeringtalk, 26 July 2005
Video-based measurement fits the bill
A year ago, Wasp Electronics replaced its traditional profile projectors with a single Starlite 150 machine from OGP UK.
News from Engineeringtalk, 16 March 2005
UK debut for versatile video microscope
Among the leading models for noncontact video measurement solutions in the OGP UK range is the Hi-Eye, being shown in the UK for the first time at MDT 2005.
News from Engineeringtalk, 14 December 2004
Video microscope insepcts small parts in any light
OGP UK has launched the Hi-Eye video microscope, designed for inspection and assembly operations in industry.
News from Engineeringtalk, 11 November 2004
Flexible, repeatable image inspection scores
Dunlop Aerospace's acquisition by Meggitt PLC has married key technologies to form an integrated organisation of complementary technologies, for civil and defence aerospace industries worldwide.
News from Engineeringtalk, 10 November 2004
New facility expands subcontract measurement
The move to a new, purpose-built facility has enabled OGP UK to extend its Midlands-based subcontract measurement facilities that include dimensional, form and profile inspection.
News from Engineeringtalk, 29 July 2004
VIsion measuring system comes down in price
The low-cost, fully programmable Starlite vision measuring system from OGP UK has been given a boost with additional features such as an auto learn software function, as well as a price reduction.
News from Engineeringtalk, 27 July 2004
Efficiency boost for medical devices
A leading designer and manufacturer of electro-surgical devices has gained substantial time and operational benefits from an investment in an OGP noncontact measurement system.
News from Engineeringtalk, 25 May 2004
Inspection is key to productivity
An OGP Zip 200 is helping provide zero-defects delivery with a host of added benefits for Derbyshire-based automotive plastics company BPTE.
News from Engineeringtalk, 5 May 2004
Measurement service has access to the latest kit
An enhanced subcontract measurement service for dimensional, form and profile inspection has been set up by OGP UK at its fully equipped Derbyshire headquarters and training centre.
News from Engineeringtalk, 24 March 2004
New dimension in benchtop measurement
The Smartscope Flash 200 is a versatile, benchtop, noncontact measuring system that combines state-of-the-art video and autofocus.
News from Engineeringtalk, 17 March 2004
Software speeds noncontact measurement
The recently introduced Starlite noncontact measuring system from OGP is available with Gage-X, feature packed dimensional metrology software with an extensive array of measurement tools.
News from Engineeringtalk, 17 March 2004
3D measurement features at Southern Manufacturing
OGP UK will be showing its innovative Smartscope Flash 200 system for superior, noncontact 3D measurement, with the latest lighting and analysis features next month at Southern Manufacturing.
News from Engineeringtalk, 30 January 2004
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