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Last updated: March 15th, 2023 by Craig Borkowski

Faulty Dongle Replacement Process for Quoting & Ordering

Step 0:  Quote the customer using a 000000-1978-431 Software BOM part number for the serial number, and 000000-1483-375 for the dongle part number.  Use the template AMS: PC: DONGLE: REPLACE FAULTY DONGLE which applies a .pdf with the following. Step 1:  Place your Purchase Order or Credit Card Order for a new USB Dongle Security Key: Please state o...

Last updated: June 30th, 2023 by Michael Nye

Lost Dongle Replacement Process for Quoting & Ordering

Do a quote for the the S/W license part numbers only, in the latest version of the software.  Add the dongle part number.  Put them all in a single group, name it something like SW License & Dongle Replacement Fee, apply an absolute discount so that the sell price is $2200.00.  While the SW License part number should have higher level item numbe...

Last updated: June 30th, 2023 by Michael Nye

MARX Dongle Manufacturer Web site

MARX- manufacturer of dongles in case security information is needed.. https://www.marx.com/en/products/crypto-boxr-xs/107  ...

Last updated: May 4th, 2023 by Maureen Robinson

ZEISS Companies

Below are general email boxes for two common ZEISS entities:   RMS Research Microscopy Solutions: microcustomercare@zeiss.com COP Consumer Optics Products : dealerservice.cop.us@zeiss.com This article can be added to at any time.        ...

Last updated: June 14th, 2023 by Craig Borkowski

NSP Process

Non-Standard Products are products that need additional items when being quoted. Such items include NIC cards or frame grabber cards for new computers. *O-Inspect 322 & 442 may require additional RS232 & NIC cards for new computer. Send machine info with customer pic's of the back of the existing computer to Tim Barrett to confirm. If yes, y...

Last updated: June 5th, 2025 by Ariana Leopardi

Volume Graphics

To Quote SMA renewals contact: sales.volumegraphics.us.mi@hexagon.com When the proposal is received from VG send it with an NSP request before sending a proposal to the customer.    When quoting license modules the first year of SMA is NOT included and should be a separate line item on the proposal.    jonathan.barrett@zeiss.com handles orders of VG...

Last updated: September 13th, 2024 by Maureen Robinson

Smart Services Dashboard and RHC

Smart Services may refer to up to 3 different things: Dashboard (or Dashboard+) Remote Health Check Remote Service Support (this is free in the USA but not elsewhere globally - it is merely access to Bernhard's Service Tech Support team for hardware issues like a down machine) NEW Info Dec 2023: For Dashboard+ purchases, please assign CRM TASK to SV...

Last updated: July 22nd, 2025 by Craig Borkowski

Competition

COMPETITION When:   July 13 through August 4 2023 (3 weeks) What:    Persons who create the most drafts win a prize Prizes:   Gift Cards; 1st $200, 2nd $100, 3rd $50  How: Think of an article topic. Search Helpjuice to assure the topic is not already covered. Create the article (draft). You can simply type the content or even add images, etc… I will...

Last updated: July 13th, 2023 by Craig Borkowski

Smart Services FREE vs. PLUS Version

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Last updated: July 21st, 2023 by Janice Patton

ZEISS CMM Observer vs Smart Service Dashboard

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Last updated: July 21st, 2023 by Janice Patton

ZEISS CMM Observer

ZEISS CMMobserver -  Observe and record CMM events....

Last updated: July 21st, 2023 by Janice Patton

Accredited Calibration VS. Standard Calibration

  The Accredited Calibration: •    Includes an ISO 17025 accredited ISO 10360 calibration certificate indicating: meets / does not meet original factory specifications.•    Report includes both As Found and As Left data.•    The applied decision rule includes the calculated measurement uncertainty. The Standard Calibration: •    Includes an ISO 1036...

Last updated: July 21st, 2023 by Janice Patton

Helpjuice - Creating Articles

To draft Helpjuice articles and submit them for review, first make sure you are signed in to the Helpjuice Dashboard. Aftermarket's Helpjuice looks like this when you are NOT signed in: When you ARE signed in, you will see a menu bar at the top of the screen that days “Dashboard” Type this address into your browser to sign into the dashboard:  https...

Last updated: July 27th, 2023 by Kailey Bladow

Microsoft Outlook - Set automatic replies (Out of Office)

Out-of-office notifications: templates for Microsoft Outlook ZEISS employees are requested to use Templates for out-of-office notifications (out of office) notifications in Microsoft Outlook made available Group-wide. These can be downloaded in the Brand Portal .  Templates are available for internal and external use in DE, EN and CN. Please note th...

Last updated: August 2nd, 2023 by Kailey Bladow

ZEISS Care Package Features & Benefits

ZEISS Care is a package consisting of the Software Maintenance Agreement (SMA) and any level of calibration.  It includes discounts and benefits as detailed below: Purchase the Software Maintenance Agreement and Calibration Service together with a ZEISS Care plan and receive these benefits: 10% discount on the Software Maintenance Agreement. 10% dis...

Last updated: June 4th, 2024 by Janice Patton

SF&G Explanation - no A2LA (Accredited) calibration

If a customer requests an ISO 17025 Accredited calibration for SF&G equipment, below are some facts that can help contend with the fact that we do not formally offer this. There is also a letter created by Bernhard Baumeister which we can email to these customers.  This goes into more detail than the verbiage below.  The file is on the Z Drive u...

Last updated: December 3rd, 2024 by Janice Patton

PiWeb Floating Licenses for PiWeb Enterprise

  Per Scott Lowen ~  9/11/2023 Floating licenses are only available for PiWeb Enterprise •    Floating licenses are not available for PiWeb SBS •    If the customer would like to purchase a Floating License and they have PiWeb SBS, they would have to upgrade to PiWeb Enterprise.•    The PN and pricing for PiWeb Enterprise Server is on the Price List...

Last updated: February 19th, 2024 by Janice Patton

AUKOM re-test

If a student does not pass the AUKOM exam they can re-take the test. The part number is 600060-0025-000 . There is also a certificate fee PN 600060-0001-022.  Both numbers are required on a re-test proposal. ...

Last updated: September 20th, 2023 by Maureen Robinson

Customer Not Seeing ZC Discount in Webshop

Problem: Customer has active ZEISS Care but is not seeing their 10% styli discount in the Webshop  Solution 1:   Best to 1st confirm the customer is signed into the Webshop with their account.  They will see their name at the top of the screen.   Solution 2: The Master Data team needs to add the letters ZC into what we call the account Pricing Group...

Last updated: June 25th, 2024 by Dean Rutkowski

Styli Proposal

When doing a styli proposal division 69 must be chosen or Customer Care cannot process the order. ...

Last updated: October 27th, 2023 by Maureen Robinson

Submitting Overtime in Workday

Start by signing into Workday and selecting "view all apps" or the menu icon on the top left of the screen:     Then select the "Time" icon:     You will then most likely select "this week" to submit overtime for the current week, or you can select “last week” or a specific week from a calendar, as long as it is in the future. Be aware that weeks ha...

Last updated: October 31st, 2023 by Kailey Bladow

Customer Purchasing Portal Management

Customers and buyers use various portals and ERP systems for purchasing goods and services from their suppliers. Many customers require that Zeiss accept an invitation or set up an account within their preferred system. Handling these types of requests and tasks is the responsibility of the Zeiss Finance team.  You can forward or expedite requests t...

Last updated: November 13th, 2023 by Kailey Bladow

Purchase Order Review

Certain information is very important to have on a purchase order (PO) so that the customer gets the correct items, the invoice is correct and paid in a timely manner by the customer.  Steps to Review Customer Purchase Order: The vendor listed on the PO should be: Carl Zeiss Industrial Quality Solutions, LLC. Abbreviations are acceptable such as: Ca...

Last updated: October 28th, 2024 by Maureen Robinson

Regional Service Managers

In times when you deem it necessary to escalate a Service matter (often scheduling), please be sure to copy the relevant Service Manager: West:                Sackda Dejvongsa Central:             John Mento East:                Jason Tahai...

Last updated: December 7th, 2023 by Maureen Robinson

SFG Types and calibration

SF&G Calibration    There are three distinct products within the SF&G product group   : Surfcom – surface finish measuring devices – described in the email history below   Rondcom – there are two basic types of Rondcom – “roundness” machines and “cylindricity” machines    Rondcom measures:   Roundness Machines: roundness, concentricity, coax...

Last updated: December 12th, 2023 by Maureen Robinson

Zeiss Quality Suite

With a ZEISS ID, customers can download and sign in on the free ZEISS Quality Suite software HERE. There is a #measuringhero video featuring the ZEISS Quality Suite HERE. The ZEISS Quality Suite currently covers three applications: ZEISS Inspect, ZEISS Reverse Engineering, and PiWEB Enterprise. There, the customer can access:  - Training - The “Tech...

Last updated: January 17th, 2024 by Gloria Kruger

Compliance Forms

If you get forms about trade compliance topics send to: tradecompliance.americas@zeiss.com...

Last updated: January 18th, 2024 by Maureen Robinson

Gratitude link

https://teamshare.zeiss.org/team/07277/1801407/SitePages/Home.aspx...

Last updated: February 1st, 2024 by Maureen Robinson

Field Applications Engineers (FAE) onsite visits

In the case that a customer requests an onsite visit from a field applications engineer (FAE), this can be quoted by Metrology Services (metrologyservices.us@zeiss.com) or Casey Strong (Casey.Strong@zeiss.com)...

Last updated: February 5th, 2024 by Kailey Bladow

Service Spare Parts must be quoted by Customer Care

Refrigerated Air Dryers, Joystick boxes, and UPS (uninterruptible power supplies) are all considered Service Spare Parts.  They should NOT be quoted by Aftermarket; forward the request to Customer Care for them to quote. As Service Spare Parts, they get processed in Division P60 and in a subprofit center that are not counted by Ebonique for sales cr...

Last updated: January 14th, 2025 by Michael Nye

QIF MBD Import

We would suggest the customer use the newest version of either CALYPSO 2022 or CALYPSO 2023 to have the most success when importing QIF files. Older CALYPSO versions had limited compatibility with QIF files and imports often failed. The import is very reliant on how the customer is setting up their models so one must make sure they are semantically ...

Last updated: March 1st, 2024 by Ariana Leopardi

CMM Status Light Sales

Because I keep getting asked this one often… If a customer is looking for a status light (also referred to as a stack light, or traffic light) these are quoted and sold by the RETROFIT team and Marc Mapano! Marc.Mapano@zeiss.com  (This is not an aftermarket or spare part!)...

Last updated: March 28th, 2024 by Kailey Bladow

Firmware Location I++DME Server Machines

If we have a customer with a Pro Arm (for example) that is not running CALYPSO and instead running I++DME Server there is a different route a customer must take to locate their current C99 Controller Firmware Level. A customer must plug in a Monitor and Keyboard to the C99 Controller and type D80 to view their firmware level....

Last updated: April 25th, 2024 by Allison O'Brien

How To: Legal Portal Process - Aftermarket Specific

Hello - this document → C365 User Training Module FINAL.pptx explains this process, plus how to maintain the follow-ups on here in great detail. It's a very helpful document, and you will need it to maintain this after you submit this. But I did want to go over a common practice and tailor it to Aftermarket so you can avoid the lengthy document. I a...

Last updated: May 13th, 2024 by Daniel Larese

Calypso 2024 Highlights

  This link can be shared for information about Calypso 2024.   ZEISS CALYPSO News  ...

Last updated: June 18th, 2024 by Maureen Robinson

Difference between Calypso Basic and Calypso Basic on on O-Inspect

There is very little difference between Calypso Basic and Calypso on an O-Inspect. The O-Inspect class includes 4 hours on Friday to introduce optical measurement. It does not send students away truly trained to use optical measurement.  Per Ryan Stauffer it is “significantly better to just focus on CALYPSO Tactile (XXT) first, get comfortable with ...

Last updated: July 10th, 2024 by Maureen Robinson

MDG Password reset

Accessing MDG when a Password is required:Please reset your password following the next steps:Access this link: https://zeissprod.service-now.com/it4u?id=cz_sc_cat_item&sys_id=42f8955edbc71700539981cc0b9619e6&cat_id=01f2e851db859748539981cc0b961934 System: P8G Once you receive your password via Email, please access the SAP Log On Pad and sea...

Last updated: July 19th, 2024 by Maureen Robinson

How to share a large file

To share large files that cannot be sent as attachments in Outlook use Brainloop. The following link will take you to IT 4U for instructions and to access.    https://zeissprod.service-now.com/it4u?id=cz_kb_article&sys_id=3cc427bd93fc8a542c0fba8efaba104f   Link to order:  https://zeissprod.service-now.com/it4u?id=cz_sc_cat_item&sys_id=ea9ea2...

Last updated: July 31st, 2024 by Maureen Robinson

Micura EOS and controller types

Micuras are not yet on the EOS list. They began production is 2011. Initially a C-99N controller was used. In 2015 the C-99L was installed. There are 115 in the US as of mid 2024....

Last updated: August 2nd, 2024 by Maureen Robinson

ELearning Support

academy.metrology.de@zeiss.com  ...

Last updated: August 6th, 2024 by Maureen Robinson

Capture 3D Accessories

The part numbers for these accessories is on a spreadsheet on the Z-drive. Z:\PC69 - STYLI  ACCESSORIES\3D Optical Accessories...

Last updated: August 9th, 2024 by Maureen Robinson

Contracts 365 - Counterparty Signatures Shortcut

Per Correy Glynn, September 2024: I wanted to send out a suggestion to make all our lives easier when it comes to collecting the Counterparty’s signature on legal documents, such as NDAs. I can, via Adobe Sign, send documents for Counterparty signature at the same time as I send it for our internal signature. This method would only require some info...

Last updated: September 6th, 2024 by Kailey Bladow

IRC Calibration

IRC calibration is a procedure for setting up an RDS articulating carrier.  It teaches the CMM what electronic signal corresponds to each physical angular position of the RDS.  So it goes through every A/B angle in sequence and then saves the information to a file on the C99 controller computer.   We also use this procedure to troubleshoot if the RD...

Last updated: September 17th, 2024 by Maureen Robinson

Employee benefits and leave email address

Dear IQR Colleagues, We are excited to announce the launch of a new email mailbox dedicated to handling any IQR inquiries, requests, or concerns related to benefits and leaves. This mailbox, benefits.iqr.us@zeiss.com provides a centralized and efficient channel for addressing all your benefit and leave-related questions. Thank you for your cooperati...

Last updated: September 18th, 2024 by Maureen Robinson

Cross Selling Link

https://pages.zeiss.com/zeiss-cross-selling-lead-finder.html...

Last updated: November 6th, 2024 by Craig Borkowski

Service Contact Person

If you list a proposal contact and also a “service contact person” in a CRM proposal both parties will be emailed with scheduling information. ...

Last updated: January 16th, 2025 by Maureen Robinson

THALES License Entitlements

TL;DR: If this issue crosses your path, you will send an email to CIC asking for a SW Applications Helpdesk Ticket to be opened. Let them know the serial numbers, the version of Calypso being requested (7.6 or older), and that the customer needs to be sent the Thales version of the license. Full Explanation: With the launch of CALYPSO 2024 version 7...

Last updated: January 23rd, 2025 by Kailey Bladow

Costa Rica Sales and Service

#MeasuringHero Episode 123 features Zeiss's business partner, Visional Technology:   We are working with a business partner in Costa Rica, Visional Technology. https://www.visionaltechnology.com/ They are responsible for sales and service, they are capable to support with the installation, regular calibration and application support of the machine. ...

Last updated: January 24th, 2025 by Kailey Bladow

Styli Program

If the procurement type is “F” it is a purchased material.  If it is “E” it is a made item.  ...

Last updated: February 7th, 2025 by Maureen Robinson

Imports into Inspect 3D

Import Files File ► Import ► File... You can import files (e.g. CAD data, point clouds, projects) into open projects in different ways: Option 1: Use the menu bar and specify the path for the file. Import the file by clicking Open. Option 2: Import the file with drag & drop. Depending on the imported file format, the software opens a dialog or i...

Last updated: March 20th, 2025 by Maureen Robinson

ZEISS CMM Styli & Accessories Catalog

ZEISS Accessories ZEISS CMM Accessories Catalog For all quality assurance needs Download full catalog version now –   LINK BELOW Simply fill out our short form and download the complete catalog version as a PDF https://www.zeiss.com/metrology/en/c/zeiss-cmm-accessories-catalog.html  ...

Last updated: April 3rd, 2025 by Janice Patton

Hambot- Replaced Caligo

CALIGO Base license and SMA have been replaced with HAMBOT software package. The new HAMBOT software package includes CALIGO base and INSPECT Optical 3D.   When creating SMA quotes for a CALIGO system: Repace CALIGO SMA 660731-0000- 000 with HAMBOT SMA 660731-0000- 010 This provides the customer the normal CALIGO Base license with an option to use I...

Last updated: May 9th, 2025 by Maureen Robinson

Joystick box errors

Joystick Box Standard and Remote With Screen 2.pdf   page 35 shows the error symbols...

Last updated: May 29th, 2025 by Maureen Robinson

VAST RT

CALYPSO VAST RT is an option that allows faster 4th axis scanning on the rotary table. (Reduces cycle time when running CALYPSO Measurement plans)   CALYPSO VAST RT AXIS is an option that allows a faster alignment of the RT. (Reduces time to set up the RT)   Both have system requirements.  ...

Last updated: June 2nd, 2025 by Maureen Robinson

End of support for COMET and T-SCAN systems - Letter to Customers

PROVIDED BY MILES MOLNER From: Molnar, Miles <miles.molnar@zeiss.com>  Sent: Monday, June 9, 2025 9:43 AM To: Patton, Janice <janice.patton@zeiss.com> Subject: RE: LEAD ==> Comet 6 Panel Check RFQ - Just to be totally factual on this – the COMET 6 will technically not be to end of support until December 2026. See attached for confirma...

Last updated: June 9th, 2025 by Janice Patton

Vibration Testing

If a customer asks about vibration testing for their site:  Marc Brower Application/Sales Engineer MBrower@Bilz-Usa.com        Bilz Vibration Technology, Inc.    Office: 330-468- BILZ  (2459)  P.O. Box 241305                             Fax: 216-274-9198  Cleveland, OH, USA 44124                www.Bilz-USA.com                      ...

Last updated: July 10th, 2025 by Maureen Robinson

Relocations

Relocation Process Frequently Asked Questions  1) What happens during the relocation?  Tech does an As Found / CMM Check Braces the machine  Guides Riggers for the movement of the machine. Installs the machine Performs a Complete or Accred Complete Calibration A combination of the above dependent on the customer’s request. 2) Who is responsible for ...

Last updated: August 1st, 2025 by Maureen Robinson

Converting Calypso CNC to Planner

Customers requesting to convert a CALYPSO CNC licenses to CALYPSO Planner; On occasion, a customer may request to convert a CALYPSO CNC licenses to CALYPSO Planner.  The request is typically made when the customer is decommissioning a system but may also happen when they sell the machine and wish to keep the CALYPSO license.  This has created challe...

Last updated: August 6th, 2025 by Craig Borkowski

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