

Traditionally, the biggest hurdles for manufacturers looking to invest in metrology equipment are cost as well as the potential for disruption as the new equipment is installed and implemented. The latter is aimed at reducing downtime and allowing manufacturers to spend more time on process improvement. Called The Works, the two-pronged program helps companies of all sizes gain immediate access to CMM technologies without significant financial investment or risk while also offering an subscription program that covers annual certifications, preventative maintenance, software updates, and unlimited technical support.

Now Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division is getting into the act, bringing its version of a product-as-a-service business model to high-end metrology equipment. The model is also taking off in the industrial space as companies like Rolls-Royce have transformed the way companies procure and maintain aircraft engines with power-by-the-hour service agreements. You'll also need to know the capabilities, advantages, and disadvantages your particular software has.As consumers, we can buy razors, toothbrushes, and exercise equipment as a subscription service. Basically you'll need to know where to find and construct basic things. Others have it as separate programs or add-ons like datapage. Some have built in features for things like GD&T and statistics. Here's why, while all programs should be able to do basic measurements, the buttons and feature construction will be different for each program. Find out what program they are using on their Nikon, and get the specific programming certifications for that equipment. You should definitely get specific training for the program your using. Anyone can operate a computer, not all operators program. The difference between a CMM operator and a programmer is the same difference between a computer operator and a computer programmer. The job you got is severely mislabeled by some idiot (typical). It sounds like you got a great start from school.
