Published 7/19/2023

Zeiss CMM Range Reduces Carbon Footprint

Zeiss Prismo CMMs are designed for use both in the controlled environment of a laboratory and in the harsh environment of a production line.

Edited by: Chris Pasion

Managing Editor, Modern Machine Shop | Production Machining

Photo Credit: Carl Zeiss Industrial Quality Solutions LLC

Carl Zeiss Industrial Quality Solutions’ new generation of Zeiss Prismo CMMs is said to deliver maximum accuracy at the highest measuring speed and reduce the user’s carbon footprint.

According to the company, the devices included in the Zeiss Prismo family enable the highest measurement speeds due to the new definition of the scanning parameters. The Zeiss Prismo is reportedly the only model of its kind to carry the DGUV-type certificate.

All four members of the Zeiss Prismo line are suitable for use both in the controlled environment of a laboratory and in the harsh environment of a production line. All devices can also be combined with the new Zeiss Vast Rotary Table Axis option, which enables the axis of the rotary table to be defined almost 75% faster.

Higher efficiency is also offered by the new Zeiss CMM Acceleration Mode for Aerospace Applications high-performance package, which handles the measurement of turbine blades and blisks in the aerospace industry, for example. These new options enable repeatable measurements with a reproducibility of less than 10% of the permissible tolerances and meet the industry-specific requirements for the reliability of measuring devices. In addition, measurement times for turbine blades and blisks are reduced by up to 70%.

The Zeiss Prismo range is also designed for sustainability, energy efficiency, noise reduction and ergonomic operation. The Zeiss PowerSaver feature, for example, automatically disconnects Zeiss Prismo from the power supply after a preset time and sets the control to standby. This reduces the power consumption of the devices to zero during standby. Another feature that reduces resource consumption is the Zeiss AirSaver feature. This switches off the compressed air after a predefined time, saving energy. Additionally, the new Zeiss C99m control unit also reduces power consumption — in a normal test cycle, this is reportedly reduced by up to 68%.

The new devices in the product family also feature improved handling. For example, the new control panel holder now offers users a more flexible storage option, and the new design of the front cover makes it easier to manually load the CMMs with heavy parts, as it reduces the distance between the user and the measuring area. In addition, safety laser scanners enable monitoring of the system and automatically reduce speed in the event of danger.

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