NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C., Feb. 3, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Coordinate Metrology Society (CMS), the eminent membership association for measurement professionals, today announced registration is open for the 2014 Coordinate Metrology Systems Conference (CMSC) to be held at the Embassy Suites, North Charleston, SC from July 21 – 25, 2014. The organization will commemorate the 30th anniversary of its conference held annually to highlight state-of-the-art technologies in the portable 3D metrology industry. At CMSC 2014, expert and novice metrology professionals will convene to learn about the successful implementation and usage of measurement/inspection solutions as applied by manufacturers and science laboratories. Online attendee registration is now open at https://www.cmsc.org/register. Interested exhibitors will find registration details at https://www.cmsc.org/cmsc-exhibitor-information.
The Coordinate Metrology Systems Conference is well known for its expansive slate of technical papers and presentations covering successful applications, best practices, and research and development in the field of metrology. For three decades, the conference has attracted metrologists, manufacturing executives, quality managers, scientists, students, educators and other industry professionals looking to broaden their skill sets and knowledge of portable 3D measurement instrumentation and software.
At CMSC 2014, the Coordinate Metrology Society will also conduct examinations for CMS Level-One and Level-Two Certification for 3D Portable Metrology. The proctored tests measure and verify the technical competence of career-bound metrology professionals. For more information about the program and certification guidelines, visit http://www.cmsc.org/cms-certification.
In addition to high-level technical paper presentations, conference attendees will find a balanced blend of metrology solutions and services, industry updates, user group meetings, and educational workshops. CMSC also provides networking opportunities to meet Coordinate Metrology Society members and industry thought leaders. The five-day agenda includes the 5th Annual CMS Measurement Study, the annual Wednesday evening Banquet, and an optional Friday Sightseeing Tour. CMSC's Exhibitor Hall will showcase more than 40 service providers and vendors of portable measurement technology including industrial photogrammetry solutions, laser trackers, laser radars, articulating arms, GPS systems, laser scanners, laser projection systems, theodolites and more.
Call for Papers Continues through March 14, 2014
The Coordinate Metrology Society continues its Call for Papers for the 2014 CMSC until March 14, 2014. Abstract submissions are peer-reviewed by the Coordinate Metrology Society and considered for presentation at CMSC 2014. Notification of acceptance will occur on April 4, 2014. For guidelines or more information about presenting a technical paper at CMSC 2014, contact Scott Sandwith, Technical Presentations Coordinator at presentations@cmsc.org. Guidelines for presentations and technical papers can be downloaded at 2014 CMSC Guidelines. Conference speakers gain recognition as industry experts, and all accepted white papers are peer reviewed and considered for publication in the Journal of the CMSC.
About the Coordinate Metrology Society
The Coordinate Metrology Society is comprised of users, service providers, and OEM manufacturers of close-tolerance industrial coordinate measurement systems, software, and peripherals. The metrology systems represented at the annual Coordinate Metrology Systems Conference (CMSC), include articulated arm CMMs, laser trackers, laser radar, photogrammetry/videogrammetry systems, scanners, indoor GPS and laser projection systems. The Coordinate Metrology Society gathers each year to gain knowledge of the advancements and applications of any measurement system or software solution that produces and uses 3D coordinate data. For more information on this organization, visit their web site at http://www.cmsc.org.
About the Coordinate Metrology Systems Conference
The Coordinate Metrology Systems Conference (CMSC) is the world's premier event for Measurement Technology Professionals. This annual event is sponsored by the Coordinate Metrology Society. Established in 1984, the five-day conference is held each year at a different location, and attracts visitors from around the globe. CMSC is acclaimed for its comprehensive program of top-shelf white papers and applications presentations given by industry experts from science/research laboratories and manufacturing industries such as aerospace, space hardware, antenna, automotive, shipbuilding, power generation, and general engineering. No other trade show rivals the high level of authoritative information provided by CMSC members and master users of portable metrology instruments, software, and peripheral equipment for quality control, quality production, and precision assembly.
Link to press release: http://www.cmsc.org/cmsccharleston2014