The Rise of Industry 4.0 and its Impact on Metrology
As smart factories have grown to embrace more advanced technologies such as AI, machine learning, and smart sensors, they’ve also evolved to include more developed forms of metrology.
Ensuring Data Integrity
Greetings my fellow compatriots invested in quality assurance. This topic goes straight to the crux of any quality enriching process. No, we are not talking about Measurement Uncertainty Analysis (MU), Gage R&R, or Cpk. Before any of those methods come into play, the primary driver for any quality process is ensuring core data integrity. Without ensuring data integrity, everything else is an exercise in futility.
Flatness – Surface vs. Feature of Size
Surface flatness is the type of flatness that most people are familiar with. On a drawing, the flatness callout can point straight to the surface with a leader arrow or be extended out from the surface and away from the feature of size.
How AI is Addressing Vital Challenges Across the Metrology Value Chain
We’re just beginning to harness deep learning and AI to drive improvements in metrology and quality control, productivity, and competitiveness.
Mitutoyo America Corporation Releases New Metlogix M3 with the Mitutoyo Quick Image Vision System
Mitutoyo America Corporation, a leader in precision measuring instruments, is excited to announce the integration of the powerful Metlogix M3 software into the Mitutoyo Quick Image (QI) 2D Vision Measuring System. This latest enhancement promises to elevate the precision and efficiency of non-contact measurements, further solidifying Mitutoyo’s commitment to providing innovative technology solutions to meet modern quality control needs.
Fundamentals Matter: Why GD&T Remains Essential in Modern Manufacturing
In an era where emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and humanoid robotics dominate the headlines, it’s easy to overlook the foundational principles that make these breakthroughs possible. Yet, behind every cutting-edge application is a bedrock of engineering fundamentals—principles that have guided innovation for decades.
How can GD&T be used to reduce risks in 3D measurement processes?
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) is a system that is used to define and communicate engineering tolerances particularly in the automotive, aerospace, electronics and commercial design industries for the past few decades.
How to keep up with the pace of change in automotive quality control?
In today’s fast-paced automotive industry, flexibility is no longer optional, it’s essential. With rapid changes in market demands, evolving trade regulations, and technological advancements, manufacturers need to respond swiftly to remain competitive.
Statistical Process Control: From Reactive to Predictive
Statistical Process Control (SPC) in manufacturing is evolving. Once used mainly to detect defects, it now helps predict and prevent issues before they occur.
Norelem launches latest line of clamping systems for metrology
According to the company, its new line of clamping systems can offer significant benefits to engineers and technicians by providing a flexible, modular solution that adapts to the evolving needs of various industries.
Why do you Drill Holes in your Turbine Blades
It's just the way life goes: You have a super important task and nobody knows about it. The best example is cooling holes in turbine blades. Very few people even know that they exist. Let alone what they are used for. Yet it is precisely these cooling holes that not only increase efficiency but also save lives in the aviation industry.
Verisurf and Hexagon Sign Solutions Agreement
Verisurf Software, Inc., and Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence (Nasdaq Stockholm: HEXA B) have entered a metrology solutions agreement. Under the agreement, Verisurf will offer complete metrology solutions that combine its popular model-based inspection and measurement software, training, and live technical support with proven Hexagon portable CMMs.
How robotic inspection can resolve 3D quality control challenges
When it comes to improving inspection processes in manufacturing, deploying robots to help is becoming more and more of a reality today.
In the manufacturing industry, typical applications of industrial robots include product assembly, welding, painting, product inspection, testing, packaging and labelling, etc. According to recent industrial reports, the global robotic inspection sector alone is predicted to grow by $4.68 billion during 2023-2029.
3D Design and Maintenance on Racing Vehicle with Scantech 3D Scanner
A France 3D Scanning company, BTRD3D, helped LR Motor Company in France to scan the tubular chassis of a race vehicle using the 3D scanner KSCAN 20. The CAD model generated from the scanned data served as a basis for the development of a new product, which means helping the company to conceive a new high-performance buggy for competition.
Is Risk the Future of Quality?
I’ve been in quality a long time and seen its ups and downs. I believe there is now a resurgence or as some say quality renaissance. We think the glory days of quality are starting in 2024 driven by risk.
Hopefully, this piece describes what’s up. And, most importantly how you can position yourself and make money. We call this opportunity risk or upside risk.
SMART STEPS TO INTEGRATING 3D SCANNING IN YOUR QUALITY CONTROL
Integrating 3D scanning technology into quality control processes can be challenging. It requires balancing the need for cost-effective, scalable solutions with long-term effectiveness.
In-Process Inspection Integrated with Machine Tools
CAD/CAM-based metrology software provider Verisurf Software has released its Machine Tool Probing (MTP) suite, which supports in-process part inspection directly on machine tools.
Integrated Metrology: The Next Frontier in Manufacturing
Imagine a manufacturing cell where robots and machines work in concert, assembling complex products with precision.
ZEISS presents the "Quality Innovation Summit": A global event on the future of quality assurance
ZEISS announces the first "ZEISS Quality Innovation Summit", a three-day event taking place from October 22-24, 2024 at the historic Funkhaus in Berlin. Join 1,500 opinion leaders, decision makers, executives and innovators from around the world on a journey into the future of quality assurance and explore the latest innovations in metrology and beyond.
CMM Software for Measurement, Programming, Simulation, Analysis and Reporting
LK Metrology has released Camio 2024, the latest version of its coordinate measuring machine (CMM) software for measurement, programming, simulation, analysis and reporting. It features upgraded performance in several key areas to enhance safety, increase productivity in the quality control department and shorten the lead-time from component production to completion of inspection, according to company officials.