Plant Tour Reinforces Commitment to Quality in Automotive Manufacturing
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Plant Tour Reinforces Commitment to Quality in Automotive Manufacturing

Nissan Motor Co.'s Smyrna, TN, plant recently hosted a group of Assembly South attendees before the third annual show began in Nashville. Sixty participants toured the 42-year-old facility with more than 6-million-square-feet of production space, including a body shop, a paint shop, a final assembly line and a two-mile-long test track.

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Standard-compliant and future-proof measurement
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Standard-compliant and future-proof measurement

The new ISO 21920-1, -2 and -3 profile standards for surface texture were published by the Geneva-based ISO Institute at the end of 2021 and adopted as national standards DIN EN ISO 21920-x around a year later.

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Precision in Optical Metrology: Telecentric vs. Endocentric Imaging
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Precision in Optical Metrology: Telecentric vs. Endocentric Imaging

In industrial quality control and measurement applications, optical metrology plays a critical role in ensuring precision and repeatability. Accurate dimensional measurement of parts, components, and assemblies is essential in industries such as automotive, electronics, and medical devices, yet machine vision systems face challenges due to physical limitations

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Metrology Automation and Industry 4.0
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Metrology Automation and Industry 4.0

The key lesson here is that data’s value lies in its precision and dependability. In today’s intelligent factories, every decision and adjustment hinges on trustworthy information. This is where metrology automation steps in, making a significant difference.

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How Handheld 3D Scanner Helps for Porsche Modifications
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How Handheld 3D Scanner Helps for Porsche Modifications

For automotive enthusiasts, Porsche isn't just a brand—it's a statement. Known for its precision engineering and distinctive performance, every Porsche model holds a legacy. But even the finest machines can be fine-tuned, and that's where Fabspeed Motorsport steps in, crafting performance-enhancing upgrades for Porsche owners who demand more.

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ZEISS introduces ScanPort, a new dimension in semi-automated 3D metrology
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ZEISS introduces ScanPort, a new dimension in semi-automated 3D metrology

With ZEISS ScanPort, ZEISS presents an innovative, powerful solution in optical 3D metrology that combines accuracy, flexibility, and ease of use in a compact system. This new semi-automated system is designed for users who require reliable metrology results - without the need for extensive training or complex setups.

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Digital Twins: Elevating Manufacturing Standards and Reducing Errors
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Digital Twins: Elevating Manufacturing Standards and Reducing Errors

Digital twins, once a concept reserved for speculative fiction, now stand at the forefront of modern manufacturing and quality control. These virtual replicas of physical assets that range from individual machines to entire production lines, enable organizations to simulate, test, and optimize processes before making real-world changes.

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Measure more individually: Your customized 3D measuring station
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Measure more individually: Your customized 3D measuring station

Mahr has repositioned its optical 3D measurement technology: Measurement technicians, quality assurance specialists and researchers can now put together the right system for their own measurement tasks from a wide range of possible combinations. The result is an individual, tailor-made measuring station.

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High-precision CMMs for demanding shop floor use
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High-precision CMMs for demanding shop floor use

At Control 2025, LK Metrology introduced its new Altera SF series — eight robust CMM models combining lab-grade accuracy with industrial durability. Designed for harsh shop floor environments, the machines offer large measuring volumes, advanced thermal compensation and smart automation features for high-precision inspection close to production.

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Should You Build or Buy QMS Software?
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Should You Build or Buy QMS Software?

Recently, I saw an online discussion responding to a request for advice on building vs. buying Quality Management System (QMS)software. About a dozen people familiar with various QMS software products offered advice. Only one or two addressed building vs. buying. Instead, most focused on brief perceptions of particular QMS products; and they generally agreed that available products don’t fit their own situations well.

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How One Company Turned the Skilled Labor Shortage Into an Opportunity
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How One Company Turned the Skilled Labor Shortage Into an Opportunity

Founded in 1988, Trace Die Cast (Trace) produces aluminum high-pressure die castings, primarily supplying tier-one and tier-two automotive OEMs. Its campus in Bowling Green, KY, houses machining and assembly operations and 44 diecast machines, making it one of the largest die casters in North America.

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