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CMSC - TITANS OF INDUSTRY

April 29, 2024

WEATHERFORD, TX – April 16, 2024 - To celebrate the Coordinate Metrology Society’s
40th Anniversary, the CMSC is expanding its featured speakers to include 3 keynotes
that have been recognized as “Titans” of the coordinate metrology industry: John
Brown, Dr. Kam Lau, and John Palmateer. These individuals have a spent a lifetime
involved in Coordinate Metrology and greatly advanced the science we all use daily.
Each morning of the conference will include one keynote to discuss their area of
expertise, how coordinate metrology has changed since 1984, and where the industry is
going.

2024 Call for Papers Opens for the Coordinate Metrology Society Conference (CMSC)

January 9, 2024

 Presentation and Publication Opportunities Abound for Both Portable and Stationary Measurement Leaders 

– The Coordinate Metrology Society (CMS) today announced its 2024 Call for Papers for the 40h annual Coordinate Metrology Society Conference (CMSC), July 22 - 25, 2024, in Charlotte, NC. The CMS is the eminent membership association for measurement professionals worldwide. The CMS encourages abstract submissions that explore diverse applications of 3D metrology, stationary and portable, to improve processes, productivity, and the user experience. Since 1984, industry leaders have contributed over 500 high-level technical papers and presentations to the CMSC portfolio, the most comprehensive repository of portable metrology knowledge and information. For more information, visit www.CMSC.org.

CMS Announces the Opening of Executive Committee Nominations

April 4, 2022

Voting to commence for 2022–2023 term at CMSC 2022 starting July 25

(Weatherford, Texas: April 4, 2022) -- The Coordinate Metrology Society (CMS) today announced that nominations are open for its Executive Committee, including for the position of Vice Chair.  Nominees must be members of the CMS.

Coordinate Metrology Society Seeking Board of Directors Candidates

February 28, 2022

(Weatherford, Texas: February 28, 2022) -- The Coordinate Metrology Society (CMS) today announced that nominations are being accepted for individuals willing to be considered for our all-volunteer Board of Directors. Members of the Board will be asked to serve a 3-year term

The Coordinate Metrology Society Launches 3DMU Learning Portal

May 27, 2020

Register for a day-long test-drive of 3DMU at no charge

Weatherford, TX – May 27, 2020 – The Coordinate Metrology Society (CMS) today announced their newest training asset, 3D Measurement U or simply 3DMU, in partnership with Quality Digest. 3DMU is an online video training resource for the organization, educators, and metrology practitioners. The new resource offers a first wave of informational videos containing best practices, tricks of the trade, and other themes presented by experts in the field who are members of the CMS. Industrial measurement topics include measurement uncertainty, the Unified Spatial Metrology Network, probe compensation, distance meters, theodolites, laser trackers, laser scanners and more. This valuable field of videos will be steadily expanding in 2020 and beyond. 3DMU subscriptions are now available for purchase by individuals and organizations. CMS Members receive special pricing, and student groups can get bundled pricing with deep discounts. Metrologists are invited to register for a day-long test drive of 3DMU at no charge at 3DMU.org.

The Coordinate Metrology Society and PrecisionPath Consortium Launch a 3D Measurement Industry Survey

May 19, 2020

Calling Users and Managers of CMMs, Industrial Scanners,
and Portable Metrology Systems to Participate in Study

Weatherford, TX – May 19, 2020 – The Coordinate Metrology Society (CMS) in collaboration with the PrecisionPath Consortium (PPC) today announced the official launch of their 3D Measurement Industry-at-large Survey at https://uncc.surveyshare.com/s/AYAGK6A. Participants can also select the "Take our 2020 Survey" button found on either the CMS or PPC websites to make their contribution to this important study. Users, managers, experts, or novices in the field of 3D measurement are urged to take the survey being offered until August 31, 2020. The study is conducted solely for research purposes and all answers are private. To ensure confidentiality, no identifying personal information is linked to the survey responses, although an email address is required to initiate the survey. The PrecisionPath Consortium will review the granular findings of the study and report the results in a State-of-the-Metrology Industry Report to be released in the second half of the year. All participants are invited to enter a giveaway for an Apple iPad, sponsored by New River Kinematics (NRK).

The Coordinate Metrology Society Conference Heads for New Orleans, July 20 – 24, 2020

March 2, 2020

Registration is Now Open for the 36^th Annual Conference of the Coordinate Metrology Society

Weatherford, TX –  March 2, 2020 – The Coordinate Metrology Society (CMS) today announced registration is open for their 36^th annual Coordinate Metrology Society Conference (CMSC) to be held July 20 – 24, in New Orleans, LA. The CMSC is a dynamic venue attracting the entire value chain invested in the metrology world from users to industry movers and shakers, technology innovators to measurement service providers. Novice and expert users of portable and stationary measurement technologies will have the opportunity to learn and leverage breakthroughs in metrology applications and discuss the impacts on manufacturing, science and data-driven technology platforms. Attendees create their own personalized learning experience by choosing from an extensive offering of workshops, white paper presentations, training sessions, live events, competitions, Education and Measurement Zone programming, and a packed Exhibition Hall of technology innovators and service providers.