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Form/co-ordinate, optical and vision instrumentation
News Release from: OGP UK | Subject: Starlite 150
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 16 March 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.
Following a management buyout five years ago, contract electronics manufacturer Wasp Electronics has gone from strength to strength Specialising in the aerospace and defence industries, Wasp rightly has a reputation for response and product integrity throughout its range of rotary switches, missile and detonator parts, membrane keypads and touch screens
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 31 May 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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Employing more than 50 staff, the company has grown to turn over more than GBP 5 million and puts accuracy and quality at the heart of its production processes.
A year ago, Wasp replaced its traditional profile projectors with a single Starlite 150 machine from OGP UK.
Starlite is a low-cost, entry-level noncontact video system that is easy to use, intuitive and involves little operator training.
Steve Carpenter, Production Director, is more than pleased with the purchase: "OGP's Starlite has proved the ideal system for us".
"Its video-based measurement system has all the accuracy and repeatability we need and our operators find it easy - and fast - to use".
With its comprehensive standard software, Wasp's Starlite allows staff to run extensive data sets as well as perform complex measurement routines to suit customer requirements.
"Reports can be quickly printed and sent to clients with very high standards, giving us the edge we need to stay competitive in these highly demanding sectors", continues Carpenter.
In addition to the ease of use and comprehensive, high-end facilities in such a low-cost package, Carpenter is also impressed with the level of service provided by OGP UK.
"Our business and our industry are very demanding technically but we have found OGP to be more than competent and knowledgeable about our needs".
"Their staff have supported us all the way".
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