CMM technology LK Metrology designates Ethernet communication as its preferred standardIn an expansion of its dimensional inspection equipment portfolio, co-ordinate measuring machine (CMM) manufacturer LK Metrology, Castle Donington, UK has launched a new range of laser scanners and complementary technologies that use high-speed, industry-standard Ethernet communication. LK Metrology has launched a new range of CMM laser scanners featuring high-speed data communication via Ethernet. (Source: Joel Penn/ LK Metrology)LK metrology is introducing a new range of solutions that raise the efficiency of data-intensive metrology tasks on CMMs, enhance digital production and optimise metrology across the manufacturing sector. Available in both standard 19-inch rack-mount and desktop configurations, they enable LK to retrofit CMM laser scanners to many popular brands of CMM while retaining the original controller. While previous-generation SDI scanners remain available to assist customers operating legacy installations, the new Ethernet range is available immediately worldwide.