Mediator
Run any inspection software on any CMM
Mediator is a CMM software bridge that connects your existing Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) controller with the inspection software of your choice: no hardware retrofit, no part-program rewriting, no vendor lock-in.
Both versions eliminate the need for hardware changes. The difference is which inspection software you are running.
Two Versions
Choose the right Mediator for your inspection software
Mediator Direct
Mediator Direct communicates direclty with the CMM controller using its native protocol, without relying on I++.
This gives you the most direct and reliable connection available making it ideal for PC-DMIS and MCOSMOS users.
Mediator I++ Server
Mediator I++ removes dependency on OEM software by introducing a standardized I++ interface between your inspection software and CMM controller.
This gives you the freedom to choose or switch software platforms while continuing to use your existing hardware.
Why Mediator?
How Does Mediator Work?
Technical Specifications
Mediator works with a variety of applications, enabling for example:
- PC-DMIS by Hexagon to drive Mitutoyo, Zeiss and any other machine.
- MCOSMOS by Mitutoyo to drive Hexagon, Zeiss and any other machine.
- CALYPSO by Zeiss to drive Mitutoyo, Hexagon any other machine.
- Compatibility with a variety of error maps:
- Hexagon (DEA, B&S)
- Mitutoyo
- Zeiss
- LK
- Wenzel
Try Mediator I++ free for 30 days
Download and install the trial to test how Mediator I++ connects your existing CMM controller with the inspection software of your choice. Follow the instructions after installation to receive your license key.
FAQ
What is Mediator?
Mediator is a disruptive software that enables CMM owners to work with any CMM client software of their choice, while keeping their existing CMM hardware and controller in place – no retrofits required. Mediator can drive all leading CMM brands and models with any CMM client software. For example: Mediator enables PC-DMIS part programs to drive a Mitutoyo machine as if it were a Hexagon machine, MCOSMOS to drive any Zeiss machine as if it were a Mitutoyo machine, Calypso to drive any Hexagon machine as if it were Zeiss machine, etc. Mediator supports both tactile and scanning touch probes as well as line laser heads of Kreon.
How Does it Work?
On the one hand, Mediator acts as a universal I++ server, so the CMM client software can use its I++ client module to send its I++ driving and measuring commands to Mediator. On the other hand, the user configures Mediator to connect with the CMM controller and defines the probe heads and sensors to work with. Then the magic happens: the part program of the chosen CMM software sends I++ commands to Mediator, which converts them, in real-time, to the proprietary driver commands of the CMM controller, and thus executes the program as if the user who has chosen client software was the original CMM software.
How does Mediator handle compensation values?
For error-maps that reside in the CMM controller – Mediator simply transmits the points while they have already been compensated by the original controller. For error-maps which are located in the PC that runs the original CMM client software – Mediator reads the map from that PC, and then creates its own error-map and use it to compensate the values coming from the CMM controller.
Which CMM Clients Are Supported by Mediator?
- PolyWorks™
- MCosmos™
- PcDmis™
- Rational-Dmis™
- Quartis™, CM™
- Metrolog™
- Calypso™
- Power Inspect™
- Verisuf™
- TouchDMIS™
- Modus™
- Camio™
- NX-CMM (Siemens)
- Practically any software that includes I++ client module.
Which CMM Controllers Are Supported by Mediator?
- Hexagon FB2/B3C
- Hexagon DC240C/DC800
- Hexagon RC1
- Leitz B3/B4/B5
- Mitutoyo
- UC100/UC200/UC300/UC400
- Mitutoyo CMMC-
- 1/CMMC-3/CMMC-5
- LK Nikon
- NMC100/200/300
- Pantec Eagle
- Wenzel WPC 2010/2020/2030/2040
- Zeiss C99L
- Sheffield UMP 360
- Sharpe32
Is there a mandatory annual service and maintenance
fee for the Mediator Software?
While the Mediator annual service and maintenance fee is not mandatory, it is strongly recommended. Our software team continuously updates the Mediator to ensure compatibility with evolving CMM manufacturer and inspection software communication components.
The service and maintenance fee enables us to:
- Provide critical software updates
- Maintain seamless communication compatibility
- Ensure your software remains current and functional
- Supports you in case of problems using Mediator
Please note that if the service and maintenance fee lapses, customers will be required to pay the accumulated maintenance fees retroactively to restore and update the Mediator software to the current version.
Are there any legal constraints for using Mediator?
Mediator does not violate any IP. It simply gives you access to machines and inspection software in the CMM market and builds an additional functionality on top of it. Mediator is already used by many CMM providers, retrofitters and end users.