Shop-floor durability: The probe works reliably with and without coupling fluid, even in harsh environments, using non-destructive ultrasonic technology.
- Trade show debut: Renishaw will unveil the RUP60 ultrasonic thickness measurement probe at IMTS 2026 in Chicago (14-19 September 2026) and AMB 2026 in Stuttgart (15-19 September 2026).
- Measurement capability: The probe measures metal thickness from 0.7 mm to 30 mm using a single stylus, with accuracy better than 10 µm, repeatability of 2 µm, and measurements in just two seconds per point.
- Automation advantage: The RUP60 enables entirely automated on-machine inspection, eliminating the need to remove the workpiece and reducing production steps, factory space, time, and cost.
- Integration path: Communication runs via the RMM-QE radio receiver and Universal Sensor Interface (USI), with compatibility across Inspection Plus, Set and Inspect software, and Renishaw Central.
Renishaw will unveil the RUP60 ultrasonic thickness measurement probe at IMTS 2026 in Chicago and AMB 2026 in Stuttgart, marking the company's entry into on-machine ultrasonic thickness measurement for machine tools.
Single-Side Access, No Part Handling
The RUP60 addresses a persistent shop-floor bottleneck: measuring the thickness of large parts where access is limited to a single side. Rather than moving workpieces to dedicated measurement equipment or relying on manual inspection on the machine, the probe allows for an entirely automated inspection and verification process.
The RUP60 provides automated on-machine metal thickness measurement for materials between 0.7 mm to 30 mm, using a single stylus. It works reliably with and without coupling fluid, even in harsh environments — a practical consideration for real machining conditions rather than laboratory settings.
Performance Numbers That Matter
The specifications are worth noting. Users can achieve precise thickness measurements in just two seconds per point, with accuracy better than 10 µm and repeatability of 2 µm. Because the workpiece never leaves the machine, the probe reduces production steps and saves factory space, time, and money.
The probe utilises ultrasonic technology, a non-destructive measurement method, so the material being measured is not harmed.
"Ultrasonic thickness measurement is a readily accepted technique, now innovatively adapted to the machining environment allowing fast, highly accurate and repeatable measurement. The RUP60 provides an on-machine ultrasonic solution using a single probe for all thickness measurements. It facilitates in-process measurement and real-time data monitoring, to deliver a significant improvement in productivity and efficiency."
— Heather Ormston, Lead Product Marketing Engineer for Renishaw's Machine Tool Products Division
Connectivity and Software Ecosystem
Building on the QE radio transmission protocol, the RUP60 communicates with the machine tool controller via the RMM-QE radio receiver. Renishaw has also developed a Universal Sensor Interface (USI) to support the RUP60 and other Renishaw QE probes.
On the software side, the probe is compatible with Renishaw's Inspection Plus and Set and Inspect software, giving both new and experienced users a path to create and run measurement cycles. The RUP60 is also compatible with Renishaw Central, allowing integration into existing workflows with traceability.
Where to See It
The RUP60 will be demonstrated at IMTS 2026, 14-19 September 2026, and AMB 2026, 15-19 September 2026.
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