MasterScanner: Staying Futureproof

"Join Our Subscription Model for Continuous Updates & Enhancements"
July 16, 2024 by
Sander Galestien

MasterScanner Software Shifts to Subscription Service with version 4.0

Dear valued customers of IAC Geometrische Ingenieurs B.V.,


We are thrilled to announce a major update for MasterScanner software! For the past 25 years, IAC has proudly offered free software updates to all MasterScanner users, ensuring you always have the latest and best tools at your disposal.


In line with the latest European cybersecurity requirements (the Cyber Resilience Act), adopted by the European Parliament in March this year, IAC is committed to continuously enhancing and updating our software. Since 2008, we have relied on Linux to provide high-quality software products with comprehensive security updates. Once the law is in effect, you can find more information about the amendments to the Cyber Resilience Act on our website (www.iac-instruments.com).


To keep our software cutting-edge and future-proof, we need to invest in ongoing maintenance. This investment supports new Linux versions, hardware advancements, and developments in thread calibration. Thanks to our maintenance efforts, even the oldest MasterScanners remain up-to-date and valuable.


Looking Ahead:

On July 15, 2024, we will release Linux Mint 21 for the MasterScanner and version 4.5 for the MasterScanners XP series, including:

  • MasterScanner XP 6025
  • MasterScanner XP 6060
  • MasterScanner XP 10025
  • MasterScanner XP 10060
  • MasterScanner XP 16060

**  XPL-C & XPL release is scheduled on a later date. 


To ensure the highest quality for the MasterScanner software, the new software package will be available as a paid option starting July 2024.


Exciting Benefits Include:

✓ Measure small rings (< M2) with precision  

✓ Receive the latest software support for MasterScanner hardware  

✓ Enjoy the assurance of future IAC innovations  

✓ Faster calibration of smooth pin and ring gauges  

✓ Easy Save Function (Auto Save)  

✓ New Pre-Measurement Wizard for more intuitive use  

✓ Automatic signature addition to digital certificates  

✓ Remove probes easily in the 'Manage probes' window  

✓ Use a joystick in the Motor Control windows and Pre-Measurement Wizard  

✓ Improved automatic click-on recognition (if the iButton option is installed)  

✓ And much more!


The new software edition can be purchased as a separate module or in combination with maintenance.

A software package with standard updates is valid for one year (365 days) from the date of purchase*. 

After the paid software edition period ends, the MasterScanner will continue to function normally, though no further updates will be available to be activated by a license key .


Pricing

The new MasterScanner XP software edition as a separate module costs €499 per year, per MasterScanner.


We offer attractive volume discounts:

  • Purchase 3 to 5 software licenses and receive a 15% discount per edition.
  • Purchase more than 5 software licenses and receive a 20% discount per edition.


For installation by our measurement technician, the one-off cost is €349 per MasterScanner, which includes labor and a new SSD.
(for older PC systems its possible to 


For New Machines:

New machines come with the current year's software edition plus one additional year free of charge. For example, a new machine delivered in August 2024 will have free software updates until December 2025. After this period, a new software edition can be purchased starting January 1.


Delivery and Payment:

The software can be purchased through various options, with additional online payment methods available soon. Standard bank transfers remain available.


USB-Sticks

Install Software yourself

€ 99

  • Cost Saving
  • Bootable Installation files  
  •  Perform multiple installations
  • Future-Proofing
  •  IT knowledge is required
  •  Data Backup Responsibility 
  •  Manual in english only
  • Minimum support
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Pre-installed SSD 

Replace drive in PC

€ 299

  •  Easy Installation
  •  500GB SSD or NVME M2
  •  Minimized Downtime
  • Future-Proofing
  •  Old disk as disaster backup
  •  Some PC knowledge required
  •  Data Backup Responsibility
  • Manual in english only
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Upgrade PC-Kit

Replace your old PC hardware

€ 1999

  •  New Motherboard
  •  Intel i7 10th gen / 16GB Mem
  •  500gb SSD
  •  Future-Proofing
  •  Cyber Resilience
  •  Downtime if sent to IAC
  •  IT knowledge required

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Maintenance Upgrade

IAC Upgrade at customer

QUOTE ME

  • Minimized Downtime
  •  Combo with Maintenance
  • Cost Saving
  •  IAC Expertise & Experience
  • Future-Proofing
  •  Greater Cyber Resilience



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Minimum System Requirements:

- Intel i5 processor with 16 GB RAM

- Full HD screen (1920x1080)

- At least Linux Mint 19


Please note that upgrading to the new software may require updating certain outdated hardware. If needed, IAC will provide a quotation for the relevant costs upon request.
We do offer certain upgrade PC-KIT specially if you are running DOS or KUBUNTU 8.04.2



Important Notice:

The (re)sale and/or (re)export of the MasterScanner software package, and/or goods and technologies supplied by IAC Geometrische Ingenieurs B.V., directly or indirectly to the Russian Federation, and/or via third parties for use in the Russian Federation, is prohibited.


If you have any questions or need further information, please feel free to contact us.


Yours sincerely,


Team IAC Geometrische Ingenieurs