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ShapeGrabber Joins the Quality Vision International Family
ROCHESTER, N.Y., April 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Quality Vision
International (QVI@) today announced that it has acquired ShapeGrabber
Incorporated, a manufacturer of automated 3D scanners for industrial
applications. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of QVI, the world's largest
vision metrology company, ShapeGrabber will gain access to new markets
and customers for its 3D laser scanners. QVI adds another technology
to its portfolio of dimensional inspection systems for manufacturing
quality control.
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ShapeGrabber is a leading provider of 3D laser scanners that are
particularly valuable for measuring and inspecting complex-shaped
parts that are otherwise too time consuming, costly, or difficult to
measure. The scanners are used for quality control in automotive,
aerospace, medical and other industrial markets to help manufacturers
reduce defects, rapidly conduct first-article inspections,
troubleshoot fit problems, and provide documented proof that
components meet design specifications.
R. Stephen Flynn, President of the Optical Gaging Products (OGP@)
division of QVI said: "ShapeGrabber satisfies a need among our
customers for fast, easy-to-use industrial 3D scanners that can
measure complex shapes effectively. It extends the speed and
versatility of products we offer to our customers worldwide."
Pierre Aubrey, President of ShapeGrabber, said: "We're very excited to
be joining the QVI team. As a member of the QVI family, we will be
able to advance the performance and capabilities of our products by
leveraging QVI's engineering and manufacturing expertise. We will also
be able to extend the reach of our scanners through QVI's global sales
and support network of metrology experts."
About ShapeGrabber
At ShapeGrabber, measuring complex shapes is our specialty. We design,
manufacture and sell automated 3D scanners that are ideal for
measuring complex shapes such as injection molded plastics and
precision castings that are difficult to measure. Companies in the
automotive, aerospace, medical, and other industries use ShapeGrabber
products. ShapeGrabber is based in Ottawa, Canada, and since 1993 has
installed 3D inspection systems for customers such as Toyota, Northrop
Grumman, Johnson & Johnson, HP and Toshiba. www.shapegrabber.com
About Quality Vision International
Quality Vision International (QVI@) is the world's largest vision
metrology company. The company designs and builds a complete line of
dimensional measuring machines that combine optical, laser, and
contact sensors into easy to use systems. More than 50,000 QVI systems
are used by manufacturers in over 75 countries around the world to
measure and inspect their products for quality and process control.
Founded in 1945, QVI has grown to become the world leader in optical,
mechanical, electronic, and software technologies for vision and
multisensor measuring systems. www.qvii.com
Media Contacts:
Len Mills Marketing Communications / Press Liason Quality Vision
International 850 Hudson Avenue Rochester, NY 14621 Phone (585)
544-0450 ext. 268 Fax (585) 544-0131 Email
Shaun Markey Shaun Markey Communications for ShapeGrabber Phone (613)
728-9951 Email
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