Imagine going to a business meeting to talk with 1,900 companies that have brought 15,000 tons of modern equipment and set it up indoors in 2 million square feet to demonstrate for you.  Now imagine 102,000 other people from 160 countries walking in with you to talk, see, and learn from these companies. Does this sound amazing? If you said yes, you are not alone!   Welcome to the International Manufacturing & Technology Show, IMTS for...

This video provides an overview of the Microgage 2D Laser  Alignment system, along with the many accessories items available within the product line. The video also demonstrates product capabilities and features, as well as basic operating principles. The Microgage 2D is a compact, affordable and easy to use alignment tool.         See more on...

Ever hear the saying, you can pay me now or pay me later? Early detection and prevention of unwanted production issues can lead to increased profitability. Invest in your future! It is not as expensive as you think. Running a continuous process line can be an expensive operation. People rely on that production line to run smoothly and efficiently by avoiding unwanted stoppages. Most often, these stoppages will be costly in many ways. Machinery...

 Pinpoint Laser Systems will be exhibiting at this year’s IMTS Show in booth # E-4769. Our booth will feature working demonstrations of the Laser Microgage systems and a variety of new and innovative measuring products. We will have our engineering experts available to speak with you individually about applications and provide you with free consultation on your measurement and alignment projects. Please come by to experience our products...

The terms “level” and “flat” are used interchangeably and, in some cases, assumed to mean the same thing.  In fact, they are different, but both can be measured using laser alignment tools. Flat or flatness refers to the topography, curvature or smoothness of a surface or machine.  Sometimes engineers use the term “planer” when talking about flatness of a machine bed, ways, ground surfaces and other mechanical structures. Level, on...

If you’ve ever wondered who buys our laser alignment equipment and why, here’s a story about a recent customer, their unique needs, and how we helped them get back into alignment. Recently, we were contacted by a large manufacturer of thermal processing equipment. They needed to align the conveyor belts on their machines. These machines are used in solar, nuclear, and electronics manufacturing. The application consists of two rollers, one is...