CONCORD, N.C., Feb. 4, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- The Coordinate Metrology Society, the eminent membership association for measurement professionals, announced today it will host its 24th Annual Coordinate Metrology Systems Conference (CMSC) 2008 from July 21-25, 2008 at the new Embassy Suites overlooking Lowes Motor Speedway in Concord, NC, the heart of NASCAR country. This 5-day event is the only North American conference that uniquely serves professional and novice users of portable 3D coordinate measurement technology. The conference is comprised of white papers presented by expert users from leading companies and universities, informative workshops, user group meetings, and a large Exhibitor Hall showcasing portable coordinate measurement systems (PCMMs), software, accessories, peripherals, inspection and measurement service providers. The Coordinate Metrology Society also hosts a membership banquet and entertainment, and an educational tour of the local area during the week.
The CMSC is renowned for its open, educational atmosphere where attendees can network with a community of expert and novice users, and learn about the latest trends and innovations in the field of portable 3D industrial measurement technologies. PCMM technology exhibited at the conference includes industrial photogrammetry solutions, laser trackers, laser radars, GPS systems, laser scanners, laser projection systems, articulating arms, theodolites and more. More than forty exhibitors participated at the 2007 conference.
Interested attendees or exhibitors will find detailed information about the conference by visiting http://www.cmsc.org. Conference attendees hail from science/research laboratories, and diverse industries such as aerospace, space hardware, antenna, automotive, shipbuilding, power generation, and general engineering.
Call for Papers Continues until March 3, 2008
The Coordinate Measurement Society continues their Call For Papers, and invites end users of portable metrology equipment to submit proposals for white papers covering the successful application of 3D coordinate measurement systems in a variety of industries and science laboratories. Abstracts should be submitted no later than March 3, 2008 via email to presentations@cmsc.org. Notice of acceptance will occur on March 18, 2008. Accepted white papers will be peer reviewed and considered for publication in the Journal of the CMSC. For more questions about presentations or white papers, contact Talion Edwards at (314) 477-6231.
About the Coordinate Metrology Society
The Coordinate Metrology Society is compromised 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 laser projection systems, laser trackers, laser radars, photogrammetry/videogrammetry systems, scanners, and indoor GPS. 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/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=59&Itemid=1
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