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How does your Laser Tracker work? Since Dr. Lau invented them more than 30 years ago, Laser Trackers have become an essential tool at manufacturing sites in many different industries

UK based IXYS UK Westcode Ltd has been at the forefront of power semiconductor design since the early part of the 20th Century. With origins in the mid 1920’s, Westcode

At the starting grid, race cars stand completely still, but their engines roar so loudly that spectators vibrate on their seats, impatient to see them storm the track. When the

Porsche AG has developed a new production process at its headquarters in Zuffenhausen, Germany in collaboration with Tesa SE. Using this process, the holes in the car body, which are

Aluminium Die-Cast Shock Tower Inspection As a global Tier-1 auto part supplier began mass producing single-piece die-cast aluminium shock towers for a popular SUV, they required an 100% inline inspection

Through AIoT-driven innovations in battery technology and multidisciplinary applications, Envision AESC establishes scenarios to enable electric vehicles to participate in the renewable energy eco-system and provides a dynamic balance to

ZF, a global technology company headquartered in Friedrichshafen, Germany, wanted to automate machine tending in a high-volume milling station where gears are manufactured. In this case, metal rings are picked

Accumold, a world leader in high-volume precision micro molding, has a reputation for innovation and exceeding customer expectations. The company operates in an environment where part dimensions are sometimes minute,

To support their goal of manufacturing quality parts, Toyota Industries Corporation and Siemens have cooperated to develop artificial intelligence (AI) that can predict product abnormalities in aluminum die casting, a

The DAIKEN Industries plant in Pilsen, Czech Republic, produces over two million air conditioning units per year. A lack of manpower and attempts to minimize human errors are reasons why

Aerospace is doubtless one of the market segment where the industry-specific requirements are more exacting, and few companies are qualified to meet the exact standards of the world’s aerospace and

The Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence multisensor machine OPTIV M 3.2.2 equipped with pallet mode not only offers precise and automated dimensional measurements of L’Oréal caps and bottles, but also makes it

Motocross, enduro racing and FMX (the freestyle version of motocross) are some of the most dynamic wheeled and action sports around today. They place the motorcycle in situations which far

In the agri-food sector, the range of treats has been growing for a long time: sweet snacks, chocolate spreads and pastries are becoming more popular all over the world. To

With some 2400 employees, Volvo Car Body Components (VCBC) in Olofström, Sweden, is an automotive production plant that produces millions of car body parts every year. From hoods and roofs

Wisconsin, USA, based Accurate Pattern Inc., specializes in wood, metal and plastic patterns, tools, fixtures, gauges, prototypes and models since 1985. Technologies and services include CAD design, manual and CNC

Since the invention of commercial lithium batteries, the technology has been applied to many fields of manufacturing, and they have rapidly developed, marking a milestone role in the progress of

The lens barrel plays an important role in the effectiveness of a smartphone’s camera. Accurate measurement of the part is important to ensure that consumer electronics customers’ expectations are met.

Van Raam, a manufacturer of special needs bicycles based in Varsseveld, the Netherlands, supports disabled people to be independent in their mobility. Their products are build-to-order according to the individual

SchmitterGroup GmbH manufactures innovative components for the latest generation engines and chassis. Based in Thüngen in southern Germany, the company’s high-quality products and rapid execution of new projects make it

Manufacturing quality parts for the Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex sustainment mission at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, can be challenging when a part exists only in a drawing. The

Combating the Covid-19 pandemic is at the top of the global agenda. Providing vaccine to populations around the globe means providing around 8 billion doses. In addition to the availability

The ultimate accuracy and reliability of a machine tool depends in no small degree on the alignment checking during its assembly. For machine tools produced in high volumes, the efficiency

When a leading train manufacturer was required to take gap and flush measurements in the interiors of their trains to maximize aesthetics, they opted for Third Dimension’s non-contact, precision measurement