At the 11th International Conference and Exhibition on Laser Metrology, Co-ordinate Measuring Machine and Machine Tool Performance (LAMDAMAP), organised by the European Society for Precision Engineering & Nanotechnology (EUSPEN) at the University of Huddersfield, Heidenhain (GB) Ltd (www.heidenhaingb.com) continued its on-going support of the event with the provision of student scholarships.

The company’s managing director, Neil Prescott (pictured far left), said: “Advanced machine tool metrology allows the performance of machines to be assessed and underpins the production of more-accurate components. As the trend towards nanometric surface finishes and features advances, matching form and finish consistently when producing complex parts remains a major challenge. LAMDAMAP is a prime source of relevant knowledge. It allows the next generation of manufacturers to use all available advances in measurement techniques to meet tomorrow’s production challenges. That is why Heidenhain is keen to support the conferences and scholarships.”

Six Heidenhain (GB) Scholarship Awards were presented. Half went to researchers at the host venue, the University of Huddersfield (Mr Akshay Potdar, Mr Ali Mohamed Abdulshahed and Mr Moschos Papananias). The remainder were awarded to Mr Jonathan Abir (Cranfield University, UK), Mr Fabien Viprey (Laboratoire National de Métrologie et d'Essais, France) and Mr Wiktor Harmatys (Cracow University of Technology, Poland).