2026 Buyer’s Guide: Measurement & Inspection Product Releases
Safer and Easier to use Shrink-fit Tool Holding
BIG DAISHOWA Inc. (Hoffman Estates, IL) offers the new Speroni Pro Shrink TubeChiller 1100. With the most advanced and complete shrinking technology in its class, the combination shrink and cooling system automatically cools down tool holders immediately after heating to reduce burn risk to operators.
With this standalone unit, the heat-shrinking process is easy. First, the high-frequency coil heats up the tool holder. Once the heating is done, the tool cooling process is automatic, with the body of the chiller cooling down the tool uniformly.
Other key highlights include:
- The pyrometer constantly measures the tool holder’s temperature to avoid overheating.
- The heating action is maintained when the ideal temperature is reached, so overheating the tool holder is impossible.
- Start the shrinking process with one touch: Browse the menu and choose the parameters through the simple and intuitive display screen.
- Shrinking and cooling processes are totally customizable.
- The shrinking range is Ø 3 – 32 mm for carbide shanks and Ø 6 – 32 mm for HSS shanks.
“Speroni has been a trusted partner for BIG DAISHOWA customers for decades,” said Patrick Cratty, SPERONI sales manager. “For the first time, we’re offering our customers their standalone shrink fit technology, but with a rich history; the Pro Shrink is actually the result of more than 20 years of tool measurement and tool shrinking expertise.”
Work Faster, See More, and Stay Ahead
Evident Scientific (Waltham, MA) has launched IPLEX One, a next-generation remote visual inspection (RVI) platform designed to unify inspection teams and applications with a single scalable system. Driven by Evident’s industry-first Swoptix™ multiview technology, IPLEX One allows users to instantly switch between NF/FF and D/S focus without removing the scope, cutting down on inspection time and reducing wear on tip adapters.
The platform also offers monocular 3D modeling powered by Evident’s exclusive 3DAssist™ software, which lets users create detailed 3D images from a single optical path — no stereo tip required. Engineered to stay operational when and where it matters most, IPLEX One is drop-tested to MIL-STD-810G standards, IP65 rated for dust and water, and engineered to perform in rain, snow and extreme temperatures. It’s also designed for long shift use, with a lightweight compact footprint; a balanced, ergonomic design focused on portability; a modular, cable-free setup; and a 10” anti-reflective touchscreen.
Metrology Software Includes Built-In Automation for Smarter, Faster Inspections
Hexagon’s (North Kingstown, RI) PC-DMIS 2025.2 is the latest version of its industry-leading metrology software. With this update, Hexagon delivers both automation and value by including the Inspect Automate module at no additional cost for users with an active MyCare/SMA subscription, bringing advanced workflow automation within easy reach of metrology teams.
Hexagon’s PC-DMIS is one of the world’s most widely used metrology software, renowned for its reliability and comprehensive features.
Upgrades include:
- The new Inspect Automate module unlocks Automate Playlists, Automate Pallets, and Automate Barcode tools, helping users reduce setup time, streamline batch inspections, and eliminate repetitive manual steps.
- These automation features empower metrology teams to increase throughput, improve inspection consistency, and focus on higher-value engineering tasks.
- Smarter workflows enable faster, more reliable inspections with fewer errors, allowing teams to inspect more parts in less time without compromising precision.
New CT System Speaks the Language of the Shop Floor
LK Metrology, Inc. (Hudson Heights, MI) has introduced the innovative COREX 250 from Ready Metrology, the holding group’s brand that develops easy-to-use X-ray CT as well as CMM solutions for shop floor applications. The new industrial computed tomography system is designed for the production environment and features a 230 mm cube working volume. It brings non-contact inspection and metrology into the factory to enable non-destructive internal inspection of complex parts in seconds.
Unlike traditional industrial CT systems, which are often prohibitively expensive, bulky and designed as all-purpose laboratory tools, the COREX 250 is purpose-built for the production line. While standard systems require complex setups to handle any possible part, COREX 250 focuses on specific production needs. Instead of one oversized machine, the COREX series is available in three sizes. This specialization allows for pre-defined configurations and enhanced X-ray sources tailored to a shop’s specific materials.
Designed for speed of operation, it can inspect carbon fiber components in 20 seconds-to-30 seconds. For denser materials such as aluminum, magnesium and titanium, inspection times remain exceptionally fast at 40 seconds-to-50 seconds.
A key innovation of the COREX 250 is its on-board integrated software. Shop floor operators do not need to be metrologists; they simply press a button to receive accurate, easy-to-interpret results through a simplified software interface.
Compact, Versatile Mobile Surface Measuring Solution
Mahr Inc. (Providence, RI), a leading provider of dimensional metrology solutions, offers the MarSurf M 510 Series, a mobile surface measuring instrument designed for versatility. With its lightweight, compact design and the smallest skidless probe system available on the market, the MarSurf M 510 Series is an ideal solution for precise surface measurement across a wide range of applications. The series offers convenient mobile testing of P, R, and W parameters with just one instrument and users can create up to 1,000 measuring programs. As a result, MarSurf M 510 instruments cover a broad spectrum of applications in sectors such as mechanical engineering, automotive, medical and aerospace.
The MarSurf M 510-15, M 510-50, and M 510-75 models offer a measuring range of 1 mm with three available traverse lengths of 15 mm, 50 mm, and 75 mm, respectively. These instruments are ideal for reliably determining the roughness and waviness of technical surfaces on a variety of workpieces, including shafts, camshafts, vent sealing lips, cylinder bores, and metal sheets.
The devices come fully configured, allowing users to quickly install and operate them. Key features of the MarSurf M 510 Series include:
- Powerful Skidless Probe System: Effortlessly reach any measurement point on the workpiece.
- Vibration Resistance: Suitable for use in production environments and machining centers.
- Motored Lifting and Lowering of Stylus Tip: Ensures reliable and flexible surface measurement by affixing to ferro-metallic surfaces with the optional magnetic fixture.
