RENO, Nev., March 29, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Coordinate Metrology Society (CMS), the eminent membership association for measurement professionals, today announced it will present the 26th Annual Coordinate Metrology Systems Conference (CMSC) from July 12 - 16 at the world-class Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Nevada. This 5-day event is the only North American conference that caters solely to professionals using portable 3D coordinate measurement technology on manufacturing factory floors and in science laboratories. Attendees include quality professionals - both expert and novice, metrologists, manufacturing executives, scientists, students, teachers and more. Attendee Registration is now open and available online at http://www.cmsc.org/register. Interested attendees or exhibitors will find detailed information about the conference at http://www.cmsc.org.
The CMSC is well known for its expert white paper presentations covering diverse metrology topics. The conference also features well-attended workshops, standards seminars, user group meetings, and networking events held in a highly professional venue where ideas, concepts, and theory flow freely amongst participants. Once again, the 2010 CMSC's Exhibitor Hall will overflow with companies showcasing portable measurement systems (PCMMs), software, accessories, peripherals, and inspection and measurement services catering to the needs of the industrial measurement marketplace. 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.
Call for Papers Continues until April 16, 2010
The Coordinate Measurement Society continues their Call For Papers for the 2010 CMSC. Abstracts should be submitted via email to presentations@cmsc.org no later than April 16, 2010. Expert end users of portable metrology equipment are invited to submit proposals for white papers covering the successful application of 3D coordinate measurement systems in a variety of industries and science laboratories. Notice of acceptance will occur on May 7, 2010. Accepted white papers will be peer reviewed and considered for publication in the Journal of the CMSC. For guidelines or more information about presenting a white paper at CMSC 2010, contact Scott Sandwith, Technical Presentations Coordinator at presentations@cmsc.org or visit http://www.cmsc.org/cmsc-presenter-information.
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 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.