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CARBstrato

CMM Probe and Change Rack Options

CMM Programing

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Form Measurement

Surface Roughness

Contracer

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Formtracer

Linear Encoders and DRO Systems

Linear Encoders and DRO Systems

Digimatic Scale Units

DRO Retrofit Package

General Purpose Linear Scales/Counters

Feedback Linear Scales

Optical Measurement

Optical Measurement

Profile Projectors and Optical Comparators

Microscopes

Vision Unit

FS70 Microscope Head

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Infinity Corrected Microscope Objectives

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Sensor Systems

Linear Gage / Mu Checker Probes

Linear Gage Counters

Laser Scan Micrometers

Laser Scan Micrometer Display Units

Small Tool Instruments & Data Management

Small Tool Instruments & Data Management

Data Management

Micrometers

Inside Measurement

Calipers

Height Gages

Depth Gages

Instruments & Reference Gages

Indicators

Thickness Gages

Dial Tension Gages

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