Before and After Control Charts, Pareto Charts and Histograms
Over the last 20 years, I’ve been to a lot of quality conferences and seen a lot of improvement posters. One of the things I’ve noticed is that most posters are only using line and bar charts, which are the dumb and dumber of charts.
A Perfect Match: The Critical Role of Matching in Machine Vision Technologies
The search for a perfect match isn’t unique to dating platforms. It also applies to machine vision, where users are also looking for perfect “counterparts.” Matching technologies in machine vision software ensure that objects in the image are precisely located.
ZEISS and tesa establish strategic partnership to advance large-scale holographic technology
Technology leaders ZEISS and tesa are joining forces to bring holography to industrial scale. The two companies have signed a strategic partnership agreement to drive the serial replication of large-format, holographically functionalized films – with a focus on transparent display applications in automotive windshields.
Hexagon launches MAESTRO coordinate measuring machine for advanced manufacturing precision
Hexagon AB, headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, has announced that its Manufacturing Intelligence division has launched MAESTRO, a next-generation coordinate measuring machine (CMM). The new CMM is engineered to meet the rising productivity demands of modern manufacturing and meet increasing quality requirements.
LK Metrology launches shop floor CMM series with laboratory-grade precision
Integrating coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) directly into the production environment can significantly boost efficiency, reduce lead times and improve quality control. At Control 2025, LK Metrology will unveil its new Altera SF series — eight robust, high-accuracy CMMs designed specifically for reliable shop floor use.
Aerospace Auditing: How Its Impact Makes It a Smart Career Move
When it comes to the aerospace industry, there is no room for compromises in quality, consistency and safety. In 2025, flying hours are expected to hit record highs, requiring even more aircraft and services than what are currently available. With growing pressure, manufacturers face numerous challenges, including finding suitable suppliers amidst supply chain uncertainty, stocking up on inventory and continuing to produce quality products that help ensure safety for end use.
Beyond Compliance: The Importance of Standards in the Mobility Industry
The relentless pursuit of quality is the engine driving progress in the automotive and aerospace industries. Quality is the bedrock upon which customer satisfaction, operational efficiency, and, most importantly, safety is built.
Multisensor Metrology Explained
What is multisensor metrology technology? Multisensor metrology combines numerous methods and capabilities to analyze and quantify part measurements using repeatable and reproducible techniques. Providing access to digital camera measurements, touch probing and digital overlays all in one system are typical examples of multisensor metrology.
How SCANTECH’s NimbleTrack Helps Design Custom Wide Body Kits for the Tesla Cybertruck
The automotive aftermarket industry has seen a surge in demand for personalization, with car enthusiasts around the world seeking ways to make their vehicles stand out.
AutoForm ProgDie – Software Solution for Progressive Die Makers
AutoForm Engineering GmbH, the leading supplier of software solutions for stamping and BiW assembly processes, unveils its newly developed software AutoForm ProgDie, tailored specifically to the needs of users working in the field of progressive dies. With AutoForm ProgDie, progressive die makers can efficiently design, simulate, validate and modify various strip layout concepts and then select the one that best suits their needs.
The Next Frontier of Automation: Quality Assurance in an AI-Driven Era
The convergence of automation and quality is redefining how manufacturers detect defects, maintain standards, and continuously improve processes.
AI’s Double-Edged Sword: Security and Compliance in Manufacturing
More than half (55%) of organizations plan to adopt Generative AI for security this year, indicating a drastic increase in its use within sensitive business operations. Joining the surge in adoption is manufacturing, which is an industry adopting AI at a rapid pace. While AI undoubtedly creates an opportunity for greater efficiency, cost savings and precision, its rapid integration and orchestration exposes organizations to new security risks and regulatory challenges.
Difference Between Calibration and Verification
When it comes to in-the-field calibration of video measuring systems and other high-end measuring equipment, companies I talk to often do not realize or understand the difference between verification and calibration.
New partnership with Metromecánica
Metromecánica’s strong expertise in robotic inspection and automation, coupled with Metrologic Group’s universal software solutions, enables it to offer customized, turnkey solutions to companies wishing to automate their inspection process.
SCANTECH 2025 Global New Product Launch Event: A New Decade Beckons, A New Journey Starts
Under the theme “A New Decade Beckons, A New Journey Starts,” the event brought together industry leaders, technical experts, and partners from around the world to explore the latest advancements and future trends in 3D digitization. SCANTECH unveiled a series of groundbreaking new products, showcasing its remarkable achievements in technological innovation and global expansion.
How Quality Engineers Use Data to Address Root Causes in Manufacturing
Quality engineers help manufacturing teams identify and solve the underlying causes of production problems through data analysis.
Hexagon Supercharges Design, Manufacturing Productivity with Geomagic Software Acquisition
Hexagon has completed the acquisition of Geomagic software business from 3D Systems Corporation, gaining market-leading technology that improves productivity for people that are acquiring, manipulating and reverse engineering 3D measurement data for use throughout the product lifecycle and computer-aided design (CAD) workflows.
AGILITY® CMMs with 5-axis technology
AGILITY® CMMs deliver REVO® 5-axis measurement speed, accuracy and flexibility to the shop floor and the lab, with Renishaw's manufacturing quality and innovative technology.
Shop Floor CNC CMM Delivers Next-Level Accuracy and Performance for Larger Parts
Mitutoyo America Corporation has announced the launch of the MiSTAR 575 Shop Floor CNC Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM). Building upon the success of MiSTAR 555, the MiSTAR 575 takes shop-floor performance, accuracy, and measuring range to new heights, offering unparalleled capabilities for a wide range of applications.