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Following its successful debut at METALEX 2025, Renishaw returns to the exhibition this year with two Equator-X gauging systems demonstrating different shop floor inspection applications. Designed to improve measurement speed, accuracy, and production efficiency, the Equator-X offers manufacturers greater flexibility in quality control.
The Equator-X 500 dual-method gauging system combines Absolute and Compare measurement modes in a single platform, allowing manufacturers to select the most suitable inspection method according to their production requirements.
In Absolute mode, the system operates as a high-speed production coordinate measuring machine (CMM), delivering fully traceable inspection results with scanning speeds of up to 250 mm/s. This mode is particularly suitable for manufacturers handling a wide variety of components, low- to medium-volume production, or frequent inspection requirements.
In Compare mode, the Equator-X provides scanning speeds of up to 500 mm/s and repeatability of ±2 µm across a wide temperature range. By comparing production parts against a reference master, the system enables fast, repeatable inspection, making it particularly useful for high-volume manufacturing environments where throughput and temperature variations are important considerations.
The system features a dynamically stiff hexapod structure driven by six linear motors, helping minimise measurement errors during high-speed operation. Its compact, lightweight design requires no compressed air, allowing flexible installation alongside production lines or directly on the shop floor.
Equator-X also incorporates Renishaw's MODUS IM software platform, which provides inspection programming, measurement reporting, and machine analysis capabilities. The software supports both user-friendly, no-code programming and advanced programming for complex inspection requirements. Optional automation and process control applications further support integration with manufacturing operations.
By combining high-speed inspection, measurement flexibility, and digital process monitoring, Equator-X helps manufacturers maintain consistent component quality while keeping inspection activities aligned with machining operations.
Visitors to METALEX 2026 can explore two Equator-X systems showcasing different applications and discover how dual-method gauging can support more efficient shop floor quality control.