The data measured will be processed for real-time logging, analysis and reporting.

Productivity+ is a powerful suite of products offering a new, simplified approach to producing probing routines for machine tools. Now, Productivity+ version 1.03 gives new functionality including XY co-ordinate rotation, 4th axis levelling and three new post-processors for leading controllers.

Productivity+ software is available both as a plug-in to GibbsCAM software and as a stand-alone package named Active Editor - it allows set-up, process control, inspection, tool setting and tool breakage detection, to be programmed and integrated at the same time as toolpath generation.

The new TRS1 tool breakage detection system allows manufacturers to run machine tools unmanned, with complete confidence that cutting tools damaged during a machining cycle will be quickly detected, eliminating the risk of scrapped parts.

This innovative new unit projects a beam of laser light at a tool and monitors the scattered light that is reflected, to determine if the tool has been broken. It uses tool recognition technology that distinguishes between the tool and coolant or swarf/metal chips, and is also fast and reliable under real machining conditions.

Renishaw's new OMP60 probe is the first of a new generation of optical transmission products designed for compatibility with all current Renishaw optical receivers and next generation optical systems. It brings the benefits of probing to a wide range of machining centres and mill-turn machines, offering users set-up time reductions of up to 90%, reduced scrap, reduced fixture costs, and improved process control.