The name Gannen is derived from the Japanese calendar scheme. In Japan, years are given by the name of the era and a number. For example, 'Hensei 20' stands for 2008. At the start of a new era (nowadays only upon imperial succession) the counting starts over again. Gannen is used to indicate the first year of a new era, e.g. Heisei Gannen - 1989. Literally, the term Gannen thus means 'first year', but it also represents the start of a new era.

From our point of view, Gannen stands for a new era in 3D metrology. Our Gannen probes enable you to perform measurement tasks you could not do before. As product features are getting smaller and demands for uncertainty increase, we invite you to take the next step in 3D metrology and enter this era.

The Gannen XP is the most accurate 3D probe in the world. The stiffness at the probe tip is the same in each direction, as well as its sensitivity. This makes the Gannen XP the best choice when ultimate precision is required.

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	Measurement results with the Gannen XP

With respect to the XP system the Gannen XM has a lower stiffness, lower replacement costs and lower probing forces. This makes the Gannen XM ideal for measuring micrometer sized features.

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	The probe comes with a custom designed holder tailored towards the specific needs of the Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) used. This means optimal measurement uncertainty, replaceability and repeatability.
	The probe is extremely lightweight, meaning that you can do measurements faster and it minimized the risk of workpiece damage during probing.
	The probe volumetric uncertainty is 50 nm, making it the most accurate probe in the World today.
	Probe tips are available down to 50 micrometer in diameter.
	The sensor is suitable for scanning and one point probing measurements.