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Automated Precision Inc.

Developer and manufacturer of advanced measurement solutions

Founded in 1987 by Kam Lau, Automated Precision Inc. (API) is the inventor and original patent holder on the first laser tracker systems. API develops and manufactures laser trackers; portable coordinate measuring machines (CMMs); laser tracker accessories, which include probes, sensors, targets, cameras, SMRs, and scale bars; and machine tool calibration products. API Technical Services include contract measurement equipment rental, onsite laser tracker calibrations, machine tool error mapping, machine tool alignment, and training for 3-D measurement systems and analysis software. With its world headquarters in Rockville, Maryland, API also has offices in China, Germany, and India.

 

 

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API Reaches Long-Term Agreement With New River Kinematics
Wed, 05/08/2013 - 15:22
(API: Rockville, MD) -- Automated Precision Inc. (API) has reached a long-term agreement with software provider New River Kinematics. As a result of this agreement, API trackers, such as the Radian, will continue to work with NRK’s SpatialAnalyzer…
API Celebrates 25th Anniversary in 2013 With Two-Day Conference
Mon, 11/05/2012 - 11:17
(API: Rockville, MD) -- Automated Precision Inc. (API) will bring together some of the world’s leading metrology experts and quality managers in early 2013 for a two-day user group conference and workshop called “Metrology: Beyond Measurement.” The…
API Announces Next-Generation I-360 Lighter weight and ergonomic handle
Thu, 05/10/2012 - 12:30
(API: Rockville, MD -- Automated Precision Inc. (API) has released the latest generation of its hand-held probing and scanning instrument, the I-360. The new I-360 features an ergonomic handle grip that is easier to use when taking measurements and…
API Releases Next-Generation I-360 Precision of a laser tracker, flexibility of a contact and probing instrument
Mon, 04/30/2012 - 12:24
(API: Rockville, MD) -- Automated Precision Inc. (API), developer and manufacturer of advanced measurement solutions, has released its latest generation handheld scanning and probing device, the I-360, a lighter and easier-to-handle instrument that…
API Services Acquires R&C Solutions Now offers machine-tool calibration nationwide
Mon, 03/26/2012 - 13:13
(API: Rockland, MD) -- Earlier this month, API Services announced its acquisition of R&C Service Solutions Inc., a full-service, machine-tool support service company located in Arizona. R&C is now operating as API Services: Southwest…
API Offers BIM to AEC&O Marketplace BIM: knowing more about an existing structure helps streamline future renovations, facilitate asset management, and enhance workflow
Mon, 11/07/2011 - 13:41
(API: Rockville, MD) -- Automated Precision Inc. (API) is offering new service and technology to the architectural, engineering, construction, and owner community (AEC&O). The director of business development for API, Mitch Schefcik, will lead…
API Donates XD Laser to UNCC
Tue, 11/01/2011 - 13:50
(API: Rockville, MD) -- Automated Precision Inc. (API), designer, manufacturer, and supplier of machine-tool calibration systems and precision measuring instruments, continues to advance the cause of metrology and precision measurement for the…
API Releases Radian Laser Tracker With INNOVO Technology
Mon, 08/22/2011 - 18:12
(API: Rockville, MD) -- Automated Precision Inc. (API) has released its new Radian laser tracker with the INNOVO technology platform. This advanced laser tracker changes the way that people use laser trackers. Radian brings with it advanced…
Radian Laser Tracker with INNOVO Technology Released API’s latest is lighter, easier to use, and offers a a 30° field of view
Fri, 07/22/2011 - 14:53
(API: Rockville, MD) -- Automated Precision Inc. (API) has released its Radian Laser Tracker with the INNOVO Technology Platform. This new and advanced laser tracker changes the way that people use laser trackers. Radian brings with it advanced…
Automated Precision Announces Addition of Mitch Schefcik to Staff Will help open new markets as director of business development
Wed, 06/15/2011 - 09:46
(API: Rockland, MD) -- Automated Precision Inc. (API) has announced that Mitch Schefcik has joined its staff as director of business development. Schefcik has a long career in remote sensing technology, 3-D laser scanning, building information…