Dave Robinson, Business Development Manger of Aberlink, explains, "We are delighted with the appointment of Trimos Metrology, India is a very important market for us. Over the past few years we have seen a sharp increase in the level of enquires from India. We know our products are well positioned for this market and now we have a committed local distributor I am confident we can realise our sales potential in India.

Trimos Metrology (i) Pvt Ltd, with its Corporate Headquarters in Mumbai, was founded twelve years ago and has since established a first class reputation in the field of test and measurement. A national sales and support network, operating in fifteen cities across the country, is supported by six regional sales offices and technical centres located in key industrial areas. With the addition of the Aberlink products, Trimos Metrology (i) Pvt Ltd will be able to offer its customers a comprehensive range of dimensional metrology, metallurgy, leak testing, software and non-destructive testing products and services.

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"A tangible example of the show's success was an off-the-stand CMM sale to Kalstan Precision Engineering Ltd.

Gavin continued "While at the show Kalstan Director, Stephen Kalmar, compared the merits of our CMMs to those of our major competitors. His decision to select Aberlink once again underlines our competitiveness when compared with the larger brands, makings this a particularly gratifying order to receive. Another off-the-stand order was the sale of our recently launched portable arm software to a leading F1 Team. This product will allow them to standardise on one software package for their mix of portable measuring arms. Applying our normal enquiry conversion rates, anticipated sales directly attributable to our MACH attendance will easily top six figures. The up-beat mood of the show confirms Aberlink's experience over the past 12 months, both in the UK and worldwide, in terms of improved levels of business and our increase in the global CMM market share. As sales of our Axiom Too and Zenith Too bridge CMMs are currently booming, our UK manufacturing plant is working at full capacity to satisfy our full order book. Consequently, turnover within this fiscal year is more than 50 per cent above target and we are now actively recruiting production and development staff."

For more about MACH2010 visit www.mach2010.com

For more about Kalstan Precision Engineering Ltd visit www.kalstanengineering.co.uk

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The Aberlink range of CMM fixture kits offer a quick, simple and flexible approach to CMM fixture design. The patent pending t-slot and t-nut technology allows infinite positioning of the fixture components in any direction. Support posts, clamps and locators can be precisely positioned to accuracy and securely support the component during measurement. Each kit consists of a solid base and selection of multipurpose components manufactured from anodized aluminium and high-quality stainless steel. High accuracy laser engraved reference scales assist with component positioning, faster repeat setups and high-precision fixtures builds.

Download a CMM Fixture Kit Datasheet

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These high injection pressures are absolutely essential to enable engines to meet current and future emissions legislation, but require incredible manufacturing tolerances - often in the sub-micron region. Delphi's EUI systems incorporate full electronic control, with pilot injection reducing noise. Ensuring optimum operation efficiency, sensors located around the engine feed a continuous stream of data to the engine control unit (ECU), which calculates the exact amount of fuel to be injected and the timing of its delivery. An international truck manufacturer recently challenged Delphi Stonehouse to tighten the geometric tolerances on the interface between the EUIs from 100 to 30um.

Exceeding drawing requirements and beyond the inherent capability of the processes involved, the new increased tolerance demanded a revaluation of the manufacturing and inspection methods. A manufacturing and inspection strategy was embarked upon for the high-volume injectors. An inspection bottle-neck was quickly identified as a major potential difficulty. In consultation with Chris Gay, one of the Delphi Stonehouse's preferred inspection-equipment suppliers, several potential gauging solutions were explored. Having deemed dedicated fixtures as being too inflexible, an ideal solution was found, in the Axiom Too Coordinate Measuring Machine from Aberlink.

Will Johnson, quality manager at Delphi Stonehouse, said: 'Within a two-week period, working closely with Delphi personnel, Aberlink ran injector measurement trials, made minor modifications to its software, successfully completed arduous RandR trials and installed two Axiom Too CNC CMMs within the Stonehouse facility. 'Mindful of the urgency of our requirements and to further expedite the procurement process, we took advantage of Aberlink's Lease Hire Scheme. 'As the Aberlink operator interface is relatively simple, we have enjoyed the benefits of a reduced training time, while the high speed of our new Aberlink CMMs will enable us to keep up with the current unit-inspection volume of 2000 units per week and our projected throughput of 3000 units,' he added.

Always at the forefront of CMM innovation, Aberlink has recently completed installation of several specialist machining centres at its worldwide headquarters in Gloucester. Every Aberlink CMM features a high-grade aluminium bridge incorporating premium-quality air bearings, ensuring optimum performance across a range of environments, including less than perfect shop-floor conditions.

Integration of the machine electronics into the CMM frame, rather than a separate desk unit, has resulted in Aberlink machines boasting the smallest footprint of any equivalent-sized machine. Aberlink's 3D measurement-software provides the user with a powerful yet easy to use interface, substantially increasing new users' component throughput. Aberlink's flexible 3D metrology software package has been developed as a multi-platform solution. In addition to supporting both manual and CNC CMMs, it can also be used on portable arms, vision systems, video machines and profile projectors.

Further information: www.delphi.com

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Managing Director Nigel Davison explains: 'In the medium to long term, we expect that our planned increase in business will largely depend on our ability to manufacture large complex parts from difficult-to-machine materials, and in our capacity to strengthening our position in industry specific supply chains - such as oil and gas, renewable energy and aerospace. To realise these company ambitions, and to help maintain our current competitive advantage, we have recently made a number of significant changes to our business.'

'Having previously been operating at full capacity, the first phase of our expansion programme, an 18,000 sq ft factory extension, means that we now have room to grow. To ensure the quality of the output from our large capacity horizontal machining centre, we have purchased a Romer Sigma Measuring Arm and Aberlink 3D software. Mindful of the size of the components to be measured, and their demanding tolerances, we consulted Northern Metrology. After considering the range of large capacity measuring tasks to be performed, Tony Smith the owner of NM, suggested employing a combination of two complementary technologies, a 2.5 metre Romer Sigma Measuring Arm, linked to Aberlink 3D Measuring Software. Now fully employed our new measuring arm/software combination is proving both easy to use and able to meet our stringent geometric part accuracy specifications.'

One of the lightest measuring arms in its class, the Romer Sigma offers total flexibility through the use of the wireless communications, optimum rigidity and its infinite rotation ability. The Sigma series provides total compatibility with all Romer accessories and equipment, including both contact and non-contact sensors and laser digitisation equipment. Aberlink's 3D measurement software can be used with almost any measuring arm. Featuring automatic shape recognition, a bi-product of an Aberlink 3D inspection routine is that a picture of the measured component is created simultaneously on the system's computer screen. Dimensions between the measured features, mirroring those that appear on the component drawing, are then picked off as required. This software package represents an 'intelligent' measuring system that can automatically recognise and define the various features being measured. Aberlink 3D is claimed to be the easiest to use, most intuitive measuring arm software available; such that a complete novice can usually perform relatively complex measurement routines after just 5 minutes product training.

Further information: Express Engineering

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After a period of extensive product development, the latest version of Aberlink's easy to use measurement software, Aberlink 3D, can now be employed with portable measuring arms. FARO have always supported an open architecture philosophy, and following successful test at customers sites in both the UK and Germany, decided to make Aberlink 3D software available as an option for the FARO Gage for their European customers.

Aberlink's measurement software package was designed around an intuitive user interface that creates an interactive 3D image of the component as it is measured. In essence the software package represents an intelligent measuring system that is able to automatically recognise and define the various features being measured.

Software features developed specifically for FARO measuring arms ensure the on-screen image is always correctly orientated to match the measured part. Other innovations allow the arm to be used to control mouse functionality and the arm buttons to retake points and accept features. High speed scanning enables a standard fixed probe to be used to collect a high density of touch points using time and distance based point spacing.

FARO's David Homewood, Area VP Sales, UK, France & Distribution, said: "The software solution from Aberlink offers an excellent fit for our FARO Gage. The software offers simple functionality and visual representation of the parts being measured. Combined with a professional reporting package the Aberlink software adds new capability to the FARO Gage."

About FARO

FARO develops and markets computer-aided coordinate measurement systems and measurement software worldwide. The portable measurement equipment from FARO permits high-precision 3D measurements and 3D comparisons of parts and complete systems within production and quality assurance processes. They are used for inspecting components and component assemblies, production planning, and inventory documentation, as well as for the investigation and reconstruction of accident sites and crime scenes. They are also used for digital scanning of historical sites.

Today, approximately 9,500 customers worldwide with more than 20,000 installations have put their trust in the company's measurement systems (NASDAQ: FARO). Global headquarters is in Lake Mary, Florida/USA, while the European headquarters of FARO is located in Korntal-Munchingen near Stuttgart, Germany. FARO maintains other branch offices in Brazil, Canada, China, France, India, Italy, Japan, Korea, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey and the UK.

Further information: www.faro.com/uk

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The new website provides a clear description of each Aberlink product and service, including CMM's, vision systems, measurement software and aftercare services such as retrofits, service, calibration, training, inspection services and machine leasing.

Each product is shown in great detail with a comprehensive breakdown of product features, model sizes, standard items and options, such as probe and software upgrades. From the product pages the user can directly access product videos, brochures and request a sales call or technical demonstration from their local Aberlink representative.

Customers wishing to contact their local Aberlink representative can use the new Contact Us page. Each one of the 55 regional Aberlink representative offices are listed together with the contact details and services offered.

We hope you enjoy our new website, however if you experience any problems we would love to hear from you, email your comments and suggestions to dave.robinson@aberlink.co.uk

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