In case you haven’t heard, the 32nd annual Coordinate Metrology Society Conference (CMSC) is coming up soon, bringing 3D portable metrology users together from across the globe. According to the organization’s website, CMSC boasts more than 2,000 members from companies representing 11 industries.
Original Technical Papers and Presentations for CMSC 2016
The CMS recently announced its selection of 25 technical papers for the conference, to be presented by scientists and metrology experts. Metrology topics to be covered include:
- Best practices
- Techniques
- Trends
- Technology breakthroughs
To whet your appetite, here are a few presentation titles:
- Data Analysis Techniques for Critical Aircraft Assembly Features
- Metrology Controlling Aircraft Shape Technology (MCAST)
- Metrology – The Invisible Keystone of Civilization
- Photogrammetric Measurement of A350 Brackets and Riggings
The complete CMSC technical presentation lineup can be found here.
New Education Zone at CMSC 2016
In addition to its Measurement Zone, the CMSC will also include a new Education Zone. These two zones are designed to engage attendees through various activities during the conference, including knowledge-based contests and hands-on competitions using portable metrology systems.
The Education Zone will also feature an eLearning platform for metrologists, using instructional tablets and materials. Attendees can study a variety of metrology topics, from measurement uncertainty to strategic measurement plans. Hands-on workshops and certification programs will also be available.
The Measurement Zone features programs to support the continuing education and practical methodology needs of specialists, technicians, managers, certified operators and programmers. This year’s Measurement Zone will be divided into three regions:
- Zone 1 showcases metrology equipment
- Zone 2 features a robot used for automated measurement programming
- Zone 3 is the “Competition Zone” offers attendees the chance to utilize portable metrology equipment to perform defined measurement tasks on an automobile chassis
Registration for CMSC 2016
Late registration is still available until the conference starting date, at a cost of USD $690. This price includes a one-year membership to the CMS, which enables access to the members-only section of the CMSC website, as well as exhibit hall entrance, admittance to presentations, user meeting groups, admission to all workshops, daily breakfast, daily lunch, admittance to evening networking events on Monday and Wednesday and the Wednesday night CMSC Banquet.
The CMSC will be held July 25-29, 2016 in South East Nashville, TN at the Embassy Suites by Hilton.
For more information, visit the CMSC website.