LÉVIS, QC - 2012 is a key and festive year for Creaform, a leader in 3D portable optical measurement technologies and 3D engineering services, as the Canada-based company founded in 2002 reaches 10 years of innovation, growth and success.

Mitutoyo Canada Inc. announces the release of the STRATO-Apex CNC coordinate measuring machine. STRATO-Apex provides high speed scanning with sub micron measurement accuracy. This series of CMM’s is equipped with a new controller algorithm for performing high speed scanning.

The new ACCURA coordinate measuring machine from Carl Zeiss is a multisensor-capable measuring system that permits fast, economical, precise and flexible measurements - primarily due to the use of the latest technologies such as foam insulating technology.

FARO Technologies, Inc. and Carl Zeiss Industrial Metrology announced last week at IMTS the launch of the Innovative Solutions Network, a marketing, sales and support collaboration in North America. Through the network, these two metrology providers will provide a broader product solutions offering, including both traditional and portable CMMs.