Renishaw, a world leader in measuring and manufacturing systems, is pleased to announce the launch of its latest pioneering solution for shop floor process control, the Equator–X 500 dual-method system. The new systems extends the Equator range of versatile gauges for shop floor process control, high-speed measurement and quality assurance.

This innovative product brings uni... (read more)

Renishaw, a global leader in high-accuracy measurement solutions, has launched its latest NC4+ Blue laser tool setter models. Featuring third-generation technology, the new F100 and F100-10C models set a new standard for tool setting on CNC machine tools and reflect Renishaw's commitment to advancing metrology for precision manufacturers.

With an optimized system design, NC4+ Blue... (read more)

Renishaw, a global leader in engineering technologys, has launched its multi-DoF optical encoder system. Discover an absolute multi-DoF encoder system which combines one or more RXMA30 1.5D scales with market-proven RESOLUTE™ absolute encoder readheads.

This versatile system offers advanced multi-DoF position measurement in up to six degrees of freedom (6DoF), making it well... (read more)

In this whitepaper, discover how automation in CNC machining and process control can unlock smart factory potential.

Why read this whitepaper?

We explore the transformative impact that automated process control can have on productivity, quality, and efficiency. Big productivity gains are available to those businesses that are prepared to change how they contro... (read more)

In this white paper, learn 8 ways shop floor metrology is transforming modern manufacturing.

In today’s fast-paced manufacturing landscape, precision, productivity, and quality are more important than ever. This white paper explores how shop floor metrology – real-time measurement within the production environment – is revolutionising manufacturing processes acro... (read more)

In this brochure, discover how Renishaw is redefining excellence in aerospace engineering.

Here you will learn how many leading aerospace suppliers rely on Renishaw to tackle major challenges: skill shortages, cost pressures, traceability demands, and flexibility for evolving aircraft designs. (read more)

Renishaw is launching its new CARTO Ballbar Connect app for the QC20 ballbar. The use of mobile technology - smartphones and tablets - and their associated apps have become firmly established as part of everyday life. Recognising how they can also assist in a multitude of working environments; Renishaw has developed a smartphone app for users of its QC20 ballbar.

The new app will... (read more)

The HPMA-X is the latest addition to the company's family of high-precision tool setting arms and has been engineered to perform in the most challenging turning applications. (read more)

Renishaw, a world-leading manufacturer of metrology systems, demonstrates how applying its innovative Equator gauging technology helps to optimize manufacturing, enabling more sustainable processes in the design and production of parts.

The Equator gauging system will be on show, demonstrating the unique design and method of operation that has made it the gauge of choice for produ... (read more)

Delegates at IMTS 2024 are invited to Renishaw's stand (Quality Assurance Booth # 134314) to learn about how the FORTiS enclosed encoder helps machine tool builders significantly reduce the cost of providing an effective air purge.

The innovative FORTiS enclosed linear scale is an absolute encoder designed for use in harsh environments such as machine tools. A key feature of the F... (read more)

Renishaw Central helps manufacturers to access the right data at the right time, enabling them to better understand production processes and improve process control and part quality. (read more)

Renishaw has launched the latest in its RenAM 500 series of metal additive manufacturing machines— the RenAM 500D. This dual laser variant provides additive manfuacturing (AM) users with flexibility, productivity, and cost-efficiency, lowering the entry barrier to highly productive metal AM.

The new machine is designed to offer exceptional product quality and productivity fo... (read more)

The QC20 ballbar is an all-new design featuring a Renishaw-developed linear sensor and Bluetooth® wireless technology, providing greater ease of use and durability, and allowing for testing in "closed door" manufacturing, where access for wiring can raise safety and procedural issues. The new design also allows testing in 3 orthogonal planes through a single reference point. (read more)

Renishaw is thrilled to announce major design improvements to its range of modular fixturing products. Manufactured from 303 stainless steel, the fixturing products offer enhanced corrosion resistance and added cross holes for improved usability. These improvements ensure faster setup times, higher throughput, and improves the quality of production processes. By utilizing our products, y... (read more)

The Equator system delivers speed, repeatability, and ease of use for manual or automated applications. With its patented low-cost design, unique construction and method of operation, the Equator is used by thousands of manufacturers across the world for inspection of medium to high volume parts.

Discover the many benefits of this flexbile gauge as you navigate through this intera... (read more)

A REVO system delivers high performance scanning, non-contact inspection and surface finish analysis on a single CMM. It uses synchronized motion and 5-axis measurement technology to minimize the dynamic effects of CMM motion at ultra high measurement speeds.

Learn more about the REVO system in this interactive eBook. (read more)

New software functionality improves accuracy for measuring long axes in demanding environments

The latest version of Renishaw's CARTO software (v4.12) now includes analysis-based data stitch functionality for long axis measurements using the XK10 alignment laser system. The data stitch function in CARTO Explore has been developed to reduce noise on long axis measurements wh... (read more)

Renishaw receives Industry Partner Award at Davis Technical College Foundation’s Annual Life-Changer Luncheon

Renishaw was recognized for committing its expertise to the CNC Machining program, as well as a host of the company's advanced manufacturing equipment. (read more)

Renishaw, the global metrology specialist, now offers longer sealed encoder scale lengths to support the development of large machine tools. Customers can choose FORTiS™ enclosed encoder linear scales as long as 4.24 m for their largest and most innovative machine applications.

Applications for new longer-length FORTiS encoders include machine tools for making moulds and die... (read more)

To help broaden additive manufacturing (AM) adoption across various industrial applications, global engineering technologies company, Renishaw, has expanded the number of processable materials for its RenAM 500 series of metal AM systems. The new materials added include commercially pure copper, H13 tool steel, Hastelloy® X alloy, super-duplex stainless steel and AlSi7Mg aluminium al... (read more)

Renishaw is pleased to announce the release of FixtureBuilder 8.0, the latest version of its 3D fixture modelling software.

FixtureBuilder allows users to design metrology fixturing set-ups without having to go near their co-ordinate measuring machines (CMM) and other inspection devices. This reduces the amount of unproductive set-up time and increases the productivity of inspecti... (read more)

Renishaw offers a range of modular fixtures to hold parts securely on co-ordinate measuring machines (CMMs), Renishaw Equator™ gauging systems and vision systems. Using high-quality metrology fixtures can improve throughput, reproducibility and accuracy of inspection processes with repeatable fixturing set-ups.

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Global engineering technologies company, Renishaw, is pleased to announce the availability of the RMP24-micro, the world's smallest wireless probe for machine tools. This innovative probe combines compact dimensions with exceptional metrology performance, making it a valuable tool for precision manufacturing. (read more)

Pure copper is a highly desirable material for heat exchangers and electrical components due to its excellent thermal and electrical properties. While these properties are beneficial for the application, they also turn the process of using copper in additive manufacturing into a challenge. Here, Kenneth Nai, Principal Engineer at Renishaw, explores how to overcome this issue and use addi... (read more)

Renishaw's associate company RLS announces the launch of the new AksIM™ true-absolute magnetic rotary encoder for embedded OEM motion control applications. With up to 20 bit resolution and zero hysteresis in a unique through-bore configuration, AksIM sets a new standard for magnetic encoder performance and value. (read more)

The XK10 alignment laser system provides a fast, precise, and efficient measurement tool for straightness, squareness, rotational parallelism, rail parallelism, flatness, and level, as well as assessing spindle direction and coaxiality of rotary machines. It is a powerful tool for diagnosing the source of errors following a rebuild or as part of regular maintenance. (read more)

Equator gauging systems have helped to improve yield and increase process capabilities of production lines around the world, by providing high accuracy dimensional inspection data next to turning and machining centres, at the point of manufacture. The new larger Equator 500 system now enables the gauging of larger parts, with a working volume of 500 mm in diameter and up to 400 mm in hei... (read more)

Traditional barriers to additive manufacturing (AM) were limited production speed and variation in build quality between machines. However, new multi-laser systems are changing the status quo. Here Rebecca Underwood, Product Marketing Specialist at global engineering technologies company Renishaw, gives you a closer look into Renishaw's RenAM 500Q system, to provide insight into the late... (read more)

Global engineering technologies company, Renishaw, will showcase its second-generation NC4+ Blue non-contact tool setting solution at EMO Milano 2021. The new system will be one of many smart factory process control solutions demonstrated by Renishaw, which are proven to help machine shops across many industries transform their production capabilities.

Building on the success of t... (read more)

inVia Raman Microscope from Renishaw

Renishaw's inVia Raman microscopes are high-sensitivity systems with integrated research grade microscopes, enabling high resolution confocal measurements. (read more)

The Equator is an alternative to traditional dedicated gauging, filling a gap in the market never before addressed. The patented low-cost design, unique in construction and method of operation, is capable of high-speed comparative gauging for inspection of high-volume manufactured parts. Available in two sizes the Equator 300 and 500. (read more)

The XM-60 is a laser measurement system capable of measuring errors in six degrees of freedom along a linear axis, simultaneously from a single set-up. (read more)

RESOLUTE™ Absolute Optical Linear and Rotary encoder system from Renishaw.

RESOLUTE™ is a true absolute, fine pitch optical encoder system that has excellent dirt immunity, and an impressive specification that breaks new ground in position feedback. It is the world's first absolute encoder capable of 27-bit resolution at 36000 rev/min. 100 m/s for both linear an... (read more)

The size of the XL-80 laser and XC-80 compensator means that a complete linear system can fit into a 'wheelie-case' and weighs only 12 kg. Add the tripod, in its own fabric case and you have a truly portable solution to machine metrology. Both the laser and compensator connect to your PC via USB so there is no separate interface required and no complicated set-up to worry about. (read more)

Time is money. Time spent manually setting work piece positions and inspecting finished product is better invested in machining. Renishaw probing systems eliminate costly machine down-time and the scrapping of components associated with manual setting and inspection. (read more)

Optical Linear Encoders from Renishaw

Renishaw offers a wide range of high speed, absolute and incremental optical linear encoder systems, to meet the diverse requirements of industrial automation (read more)

The cableless OTS with optical signal transmission allows unrestricted machine motion and ease of installation on CNC machining centers.OTS cableless optical tool setting and broken tool detection for vertical machining centres. The OTS can be used as part of a twin probe system, either with a second OTS (e.g. on machines with twin pallets), or with a suitable inspection pr... (read more)

Renishaw's PH20 co-ordinate measuring machine

Renishaw's PH20 features unique 'head touches' which allow measurement points to be taken by moving only the head rather than the CMM structure. Using only the rapid rotary motion of the head, points can be taken faster, and with improved accuracy and repeatability. (read more)

Non-contact potentiometer replacement offers ultimate reliability and no wear.

Potentiometers provide low cost, analog position feedback with simple integration. However, they are subject to degradation of performance, or even failure, due to wear and contamination. A dirty or worn potentiometer can provide noisy, unreliable operation, requiring periodic replacement.

A new generation of ... (read more)