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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
How Closed Loop Quality and AI-Driven Machine Vision are Transforming Manufacturing
Unlike traditional quality control methods, closed loop systems enable real-time adjustments and proactive problem-solving.
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.
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.
The Expanding Role for Machine Vision in Smart Factories
As companies strive to improve productivity, efficiency, and quality, more are turning to concepts like smart manufacturing, smart factories, and Industry 4.0.
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.
ZEISS O-INSPECT duo – Microscope and Measuring Machine in One.
ZEISS is an internationally leading technology enterprise operating in the fields of optics and optoelectronics.
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.
Quality assurance of micro gears with optical metrology
Noise and vibration reduction of dental instruments is one of the joint goals of the wbk Institute of Production Science at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) together with the world-renowned manufacturer of dental products and technology,
Machine Vision Project Management – What’s Different?
MAJOR STEP TOWARDS AVOIDING ISSUES IS RECOGNIZING AND ADAPTING TO THE DIFFERENCES WITH MACHINE VISION.
5 WAYS TO FUTURE-PROOF QA WITH THE ALL-NEW SMARTSCOPE M-SERIES SYSTEMS
When manufacturing companies set KPI metrics, Quality Assurance (QA) teams are usually tasked with increasing improved rejection, scrap, and rework rates, First Time Quality (FTQ) and Cost of Quality metrics
SHAPEGRABBER SYSTEMS ON THE FOREFRONT OF MODERN METROLOGY
Amongst the breadth of product offerings available from OGP, ShapeGrabber automated 3D laser scanning systems stand out as a unique technology for use in a wide variety of measurement applications.
Venture Plastics Invests in Ohio Operation
The injection molder has added a 950-ton Nissei injection molding machine and a Zeiss O-Inspect 543 coordinate measuring machine (CMM) inspection system to its facility in Newton Falls, Ohio.
Hexagon Launches VISIUS: Affordable High-Speed Measurement for Machine Shops
At the International Manufacturing Technology Show in Chicago, Sept. 9–14, Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division launches VISIUS, an intuitive optical coordinate measuring solution designed to address the evolving needs of modern manufacturers.