The L.S. Starrett Company, a leading global manufacturer of precision measuring tools and gages, metrology systems and more, will be demonstrating at EASTEC its latest solutions ranging from Vision Technology and Optical Measuring Systems, to Force Testing Equipment, Surface Measurement, Hardness Testing, new Electronic Digital Measuring Tools and Wireless Data Collection to support manufacturing’s transition to Industry 4.0. The Starrett Metrology Booth No. 3011 at EASTEC will be located in the Young Building at the Eastern States Exposition, West Springfield, MA from May 14 – 16, 2019.
Starrett’s video based measurement system solutions at EASTEC will feature the company’s innovative new HVR100 “FLIP” Digital Video System, the industry’s first vision system to work upright vertically, or on its side horizontally, a unique function for application versatility. The HVR100 provides rapid measurement results and features a large field-of-view, automatic part recognition, and powerful, easy-to-use measuring tools.
In addition, Starrett will be demonstrating its AVR300 Automatic Vision System, ideal for repetitive measurements and automatic comparison to CAD files, featuring both zoom optics and interchangeable telecentric lenses for micron-level resolution and accurate field-of-view measurements. A compact, economical bench-top Optical Comparator, model no. HE400 with a 16” screen, in addition to the HDV500 Horizontal Digital Video Comparator will also be showcased in the Starrett booth. The HDV500 system combines vision and optical comparator technology, optimizing the best features of both technologies, with a uniquely designed interchangeable lens mounting system, go/ no-go digital overlay capability directly from part CAD files, real time video edge detection and more. Also, the KineMic™ KMR-FOV-M3 Video Microscope, well suited wherever easy setup and a range of magnifications are required, will be demonstrated. The video microscope includes a color digital video camera, fixed magnification telecentric lens, 21.5″ all-in-one-touchscreen PC, MetLogix M3 software with Digital Comparator (DC) feature, LED backlight and ringlight.
Other metrology emphasis at the Starrett booth will include Force Testing Systems, highlighting the company’s innovative, entry-level L1 computer-based Force Testing Products. Optimized for production and quality control testing, the systems are easy to setup, operate and maintain for performing a wide range of testing from load, limit and break testing to cyclic count testing and more.
Starrett will also be displaying a broad range of precision measuring tools, featuring new Electronic Digital Micrometers, Indicators, Height gages and new Bluetooth-enabled Bore Gages for wireless data acquisition via data collection devices and systems such as Starrett DataSure®. Wireless acquisition that will play a key role in supporting data-intensive Industry 4.0 initiatives.
About The L.S. Starrett Company
Founded in 1880 and headquartered in Athol, MA U.S.A., The L.S. Starrett Company is a leading global manufacturer of precision measuring tools and gages, optical comparators and vision systems and force and hardness testing solutions. Starrett also manufactures laser measurement systems, custom engineered granite solutions, custom gaging, band saw blades, power tool accessory saw blades, workshop tools and jobsite tools. The Starrett brand is recognized throughout the world for exceptional quality and precision. Skilled personnel, superior products, manufacturing expertise, innovation and excellent service and support have earned Starrett its reputation as the “World’s Greatest Toolmakers”. Starrett has over 1,600 employees worldwide and annual sales exceeding $200 million. The company has six manufacturing locations in the U.S.A., including facilities in Massachusetts, North Carolina, Georgia, Ohio, Minnesota and California. Starrett also has three international manufacturing facilities. Plants are located in Brazil, Scotland and China, in addition to distribution centers and offices located worldwide. The L.S. Starrett Company is publicly traded on the NYSE, symbol SCX.
