With its new DuraMax 3D coordinate measuring machine

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                                                                         Carl Zeiss
Contact: +49 7364 20-3539                                                Industrielle Messtechnik GmbH
                                                                         73446 Oberkochen
                                                                         Germany




New from Carl Zeiss: DuraMax Scanning Measuring
Machine

With its new DuraMax 3D coordinate measuring machine, Carl
Zeiss brings scanning to the smallest workshop


OBERKOCHEN/Germany – April 7, 2008.
Today at CONTROL 2008, Carl Zeiss introduced DuraMaxTM, a new
extraordinary, compact, 3D coordinate measuring machine (CMM). The
scanning measuring machine featuring the VAST® XXT sensor is the
ideal replacement for all types of gages. It can be used in any size
workshop or inline process control. With DuraMax, Carl Zeiss responds
to customer demands for CNC scanning measuring technology with a
small machine as close to production processes as possible.


DuraMax – for everything
DuraMax is suited for process control on the production floor, for the
quick in-between inspection of small workpieces and for testing volume
parts directly in production. DuraMax replaces traditional measuring
equipment such as height gages, ring gages, snap gages, plug gages,
form measuring machines, workshop measuring equipment and manual
measuring machines.


DuraMax meets the needs of users of dimensional measuring
technology in many aspects: its low total price offers customers
affordable access to ZEISS scanning. Users quickly learn how to
operate the machine and perform measurements. The ease of use
makes this “Scanning machine for everyone” an ideal replacement tool.
If modifications are made to the product to be tested, standard
inspection procedures often require new, expensive gages. DuraMax,
however, is a CNC all-rounder that, when combined with CAD-based
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                                                                          Carl Zeiss
Contact: +49 7364 20-3539                                                 Industrielle Messtechnik GmbH
                                                                          73446 Oberkochen
                                                                          Germany




CALYPSO measuring software, quickly, easily and reproducibly
measures all changes.


As a tabletop CMM or with an optional base that can be ideally loaded
from four sides, DuraMax offers an entirely new concept and stands out
as a result of an extremely modern and attractive design.


DuraMax scans everything
Scanning is a standard feature of DuraMax, but it also offers single-
point probing. The VAST XXT sensor scans with high speed. It is known
for precision measurements and provides dimensional information on
the part features. Whether gaps, angles or diameters, roundness or
straightness, borehole patterns or curves – DuraMax can be utilized for
practically all measuring tasks. DuraMax is extremely powerful when
combined with CALYPSO software, the standard software for all ZEISS
coordinate measuring machines.


DuraMax for rough environments
DuraMax, the name stands for its durability and robustness, withstands
rough environments and demonstrates its high stability over a broad
temperature range. At a temperature range of 18-30° C, DuraMax
exceeds current expectations. The MPE values range from 2.4 + L/300
µm at 18-22° C and 2.9 + L/200 µm at 18-30° C. These are pioneering
features in this class.


While measuring, the passive vibration damping offers protection
against mechanical vibrations from production. Glass ceramic length
measuring systems for the three axes and axes protected with bellows,
precise linear guideways and rigid, limited drives ensure precise
measuring even under poor environmental conditions. The measuring
volume (500 x 500 x 500 mm) is very large for a measuring machine in
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                                                                            Carl Zeiss
Contact: +49 7364 20-3539                                                   Industrielle Messtechnik GmbH
                                                                            73446 Oberkochen
                                                                            Germany




this class. The installation dimensions, however, are surprisingly small.


DuraMax: easy to set-up, always ready for use
An additional benefit is the compact design of DuraMax. If needed, it
can be quickly moved to a different location within the facility – only a
forklift is needed. Once connected to a power source it is immediately
ready for action. This is possible because pressurized air is not
required.


The key features of DuraMax are its suitability for a rough production
environment, the high permissible temperature variations, the proven
and pioneering ZEISS scanning methods, the minimal space
requirements and the attractive price. Plug & Scan was implemented
into a convincing machine concept in accordance with customer wishes.



Caption: DuraMax from Carl Zeiss makes it possible to dive into the
world of scanning with VAST technology at an extremely affordable
price.
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                                                                            Carl Zeiss
Contact: +49 7364 20-3539                                                   Industrielle Messtechnik GmbH
                                                                            73446 Oberkochen
                                                                            Germany




For more information, please contact:
Alfons Lindmayer
Marketing
Carl Zeiss Industrielle Messtechnik GmbH
73446 Oberkochen
Germany
Phone: +49 7364 20-3539
Fax: +49 7364 20-4657
Email: lindmayer@zeiss.de
Internet: www.zeiss.com/imt


Annette Smith
Media/Press contact for North America
Carl Zeiss IMT Corporation
Maple Grove, Minnesota, USA
Phone: 001 (763) 744-2409
Fax: 001 (763) 533-0219
Email: asmith@zeiss.com
Internet: www.zeiss.com/imt


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Headquartered in Oberkochen, Germany, Carl Zeiss Industrielle
Messtechnik GmbH is a member of the Carl Zeiss Group. It is the global
leader in CNC coordinate measuring machines and complete, multi-
dimensional metrology solutions for a wide variety of industrial sectors.
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                                                                           Carl Zeiss
Contact: +49 7364 20-3539                                                  Industrielle Messtechnik GmbH
                                                                           73446 Oberkochen
                                                                           Germany




Approximately 1,500 employees at three manufacturing locations and
more than 100 sales and service centers serve customers around the
world.
Carl Zeiss 3D Metrology Services GmbH is a wholly-owned subsidiary
of Carl Zeiss Industrielle Messtechnik GmbH and its approx. 150
employees are responsible for rendering services covering all aspects
of metrology.
Carl Zeiss is a globally leading international group of companies in the
optical and optoelectronic industry. In fiscal year 2006/07 (ended 30
September), the Carl Zeiss Group, which is wholly owned by the Carl
Zeiss Foundation, generated revenues totaling EUR 2,604 million. The
Carl Zeiss Group has approximately 12,300 employees, including about
4,300 outside Germany. Further information is available at
www.zeiss.com and www.zeiss.com/imt.