TYPES OF METROLOGY: DIMENSIONAL, OPTICAL, AND MORE
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TYPES OF METROLOGY: DIMENSIONAL, OPTICAL, AND MORE

In the realm of modern manufacturing, precision is paramount. Whether you’re a production engineer overseeing complex assemblies or a lab equipment supplier ensuring the accuracy of measurement tools, understanding the various types of metrology is essential. This comprehensive guide delves into the primary categories of metrology—dimensional, optical, and others—highlighting their principles, applications, advantages, and limitations.

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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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ZEISS introduces the new Smartzoom 100: The future of digital microscopy for efficient optical inspections.
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ZEISS introduces the new Smartzoom 100: The future of digital microscopy for efficient optical inspections.

ZEISS presents the new ZEISS Smartzoom 100, an innovative digital microscope for fast and efficient quality assurance. With this state-of-the-art microscope, companies are setting new standards in optical inspection and failure analysis. The system combines exceptional image quality with a user-friendly interface, making it the ideal solution for industrial microscopy.

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Machine Vision Software Trends
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Machine Vision Software Trends

While AI is often touted as cutting-edge, its practical application is helping manufacturers reduce time spent on repetitive tasks and automate decision-making.

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Zeiss Industrial Quality Solutions transitions to direct sales in Canada
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Zeiss Industrial Quality Solutions transitions to direct sales in Canada

Zeiss Industrial Quality Solutions, a company specializing in metrology and inspection technologies and software, is transitioning to direct sales in the Canadian market for Zeiss coordinate measuring machines (CMMs); vision measuring machines (VMMs); CT/X-Ray solutions; industrial light microscopes; and surface, form and geometry (SF&G) products, effective Jan. 1, 2025.

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The Next Wave of Machine Vision Interfaces
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The Next Wave of Machine Vision Interfaces

One of the biggest game changers for machine vision has been the introduction and standardization of interfaces. In the earlier years of this century GigE Vision and Camera Link, followed by CoaXPress (CXP) and USB3 Vision, all made it easier to design, deploy, and integrate machine vision cameras, sensors, and processing.

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9 Do's & Don'ts in Optical Metrology for Maximum Accuracy
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9 Do's & Don'ts in Optical Metrology for Maximum Accuracy

Your component is only as good as the quality control you can carry out on it. But how can you be sure that your measurement results are accurate enough? We have collected nine simple tips that will give you a real accuracy boost. Simple and incredibly effective.

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