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The QE series comprises an ultra-compact RMI-QE radio interface with a communication protocol future-proofed to support a new generation of Renishaw sensors and smart devices, as well as a smaller

Manufacturers require more reporting, traceability, and continuity of data than ever before. Intelligent 3D CAD models are now the standard design authority in manufacturing and continue the digital thread throughout the manufacturing. Verisurf

To meet Industry 4.0 demands, dimensional metrology equipment needs to provide fast, accurate, contactless measurements that can be both portable and mounted directly to near and in-line inspection setups. These

Krone is a global supplier of agricultural equipment renowned for its bailing equipment producing quality forage critical for the livestock industry. As an early pilot customer, Krone’s quality engineers tested

Opened in January 2003 and located in Irvine, California, Hyundai Design North America’s design and technical center is a 90,000 square foot, $30 million state-of-the-art facility where automobile designers, engineers, model makers

RAMPF Group is presenting its EPUMENT mineral casting technology for the manufacture of high-performance machine beds and structural components at the IMTS trade show – Booth 236618 North Building Level

The ARM Institute recently published news of a project effort that was jointly funded by The Air Force Research Lab (AFRL), the ARM Institute, and Boeing to address the limitations

Maintenance can be a complex undertaking, requiring thorough planning and an astute understanding of a facility’s risk profile. This is particularly true of high-risk facilities. Maintenance does not occur in a

Large transportation devices  such as yachts, aeroplanes and cars – with areas that are difficult to access and tricky surfaces – are usually measured with handheld scanners or portable laser

In recent years there have been significant advances in Computer-Aided Design software along with 3D laser scanning and printing capabilities. Not only have these advances helped bring 3D technologies to

Danfoss Power Solutions, a supplier of mobile and industrial hydraulics as well as electric powertrain systems, has invested in an advanced 3D scanner robot for its joystick manufacturing lines in

ITER is one of the most ambitious energy projects in the world today. In southern France, 35 nations are collaborating to build the world’s largest tokamak, a magnetic fusion device

When one of Italy’s most exclusive automakers decided to create an electric version of its premium sportscar, the engineering team knew it would need a high-performance electric battery capable of

The surfaces characteristics of technical products have a crucial impact on their performance, lifespan, and visual appearance. Further complicating component inspection, in many industries surface roughness tolerances parameters are narrowing.

Ford Motor Company’s R15.8-billion ($600 million) investment in its Silverton Assembly Plant operations in Pretoria, South Africa is coming to fruition, with the completion of one of its largest and

Adding a new workstation to a production line requires in-depth planning – especially if regular operations are expected to continue at the same time. The Czech car manufacturer ŠKODA has

For quality control of CNC machined parts, most machine shops use a Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM). A CMM checks that the geometry and dimensions of a finished part match the

The Zeiss GOM 8360 ScanBox measures millions of points across aviation components and produces a 3D digital scan of parts in their real-world condition.  This approach to measurement is a

When Bluewrist were approached by an automotive OEM to automate wheel assembly there were a number of challenges to address when designing the application solution that would improve performance, process,