CogniTens Introduces Multilingual Software Version for its White Light 3D Measurement and Digitizing Systems

Supporting global implementations at leading OEMs and Suppliers facilities

London, United Kingdom – October 7, 2009 – CogniTens, part of Hexagon Metrology and a leading provider of 3D measurement systems, announced today the launch of its latest software suite. This latest release titled Version 4.1 will be available in several languages. It offers localized language along with other improvements for CogniTens Optigo™ and OptiCell™ systems.

In this first multilingual release, five languages will be made available including Japanese, Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese and English. The version features a multilingual user interface for operating the devices, on screen results and annotation, messages, editable objects, reports, etc - all in the selected language. This software release includes multilingualism for the following products:
Optigo Measurement – software used to control the Optigo operation, carry out dimensional measurements, produce inspection reports and generate high quality 3D outputs for reverse engineering or advanced studies.
OptiCell Teach & Automatic Measurement – software used to program new automated routines, execute approved robotic inspection programs, and analyze 3D measurement results on-line.
CoreView Plan – software used for accelerating tasks of planning, defining and preparing comprehensive dimensional measurement programs for OptiCell and Optigo systems.
CoreView Pro - software offering easy-to-use tools for dimensional measurement analysis, visual SPC, quality inspection reporting and collaboration based on OptiCell and Optigo white light measurement results.
CoreView Lite – 3D metrology results viewer for cross company collaboration and quality improvements based on CogniTens CoreView format for full surface, feature and edge measurements.
The need for greater operational flexibility has increased for global manufacturers making daily use of CogniTens systems in their facilities around the world. This latest enhancement allows customers to operate the Optigo and OptiCell systems, train new users, and exchange 3D metrology data between different facilities with greater ease.

The CoreView Lite results viewer is available for free download from the CogniTens website at: http://www.cognitens.com/59-en/Downloads.aspx

About CogniTens
CogniTens is a leading provider of comprehensive dimensional measurement solutions, focused on improving engineering and manufacturing processes in the automotive and other manufacturing industries. Through its Optigo and OptiCell product lines based on innovations in 3-D non-contact measurement technology, especially designed for manufacturing environments, CogniTens allows its customers to significantly improve product quality, shorten development cycles, and cut manufacturing costs. CogniTens’ solutions enable its customers to run efficient product development processes and production launches.

About Hexagon Metrology
Hexagon Metrology is part of the Hexagon AB Group and includes leading metrology brands such as Brown & Sharpe, CE Johansson, CimCore, CogniTens, DEA, Leica Geosystems (Metrology Division), Leitz, m&h Inprocess Messtechnik, PC-DMIS, QUINDOS, ROMER, Sheffield, Standard Gage and TESA. Hexagon Metrology brands represent an unrivaled global installed base of millions of Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs), portable measuring systems and handheld instruments, and tens of thousands of metrology software licenses. Hexagon Metrology empowers its customers to fully control manufacturing processes that rely on dimensional precision, ensuring that products manufactured precisely conform to the original product design. The company offering of machines, systems and software is complemented by a wide range of product support, aftermarket and value-added services.