METROLOGY BREW’ News Bulletin – 15th July
Summary of headline metrology and smart manufacturing news from the past 7 days.
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Month: July 2024
FANUC America Unveils New $110 Million Robotics and Automation Campus
FANUC America, the global leader in robotics and automation systems, has officially unveiled its new 650,000 square foot West Campus facility in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The expansion increases the footprint in Michigan to over 2 million square feet and is part of FANUC America’s strategic investment plan to support and advance industrial automation in North America.
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nexAMo Project Aims To Revolutionize Vehicle Production
WENZEL Metrology GmbH has announced that it is part of the innovative nexAMo project, which is being supported by the Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection (BMWK) as part of the ‘Digitalization of vehicle manufacturers and the supplier industry’ funding measure. The project aims to develop a highly flexible and free-chain matrix production that enables unprecedented flexibility in manufacturing.
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Polyga Launches PointKit Scan 3D Scanning Software
Polyga Inc., a manufacturer of professional 3D scanning hardware and software, has announced the release of PointKit Scan. It’s a powerful 3D scanning application that replaces FlexScan3D, one of their earliest software solutions.
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High-Speed High-Resolution Line Scan Solution Now Available In Color
Teledyne DALSA has announced that its AxCIS family of high-speed and high-resolution fully integrated line scan imaging modules are now available in color. These easy-to-use Contact Image Sensors (CIS) combine sensors, lenses, and lights all-in-one, offering a lower cost inspection system for many demanding machine vision applications.
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Nikon Reorganizes Morf3D Unveiling Nikon AM Synergy
Nikon Corporation has unveiled a strategic reorganization of its Morf3D subsidiary transforming and relaunching it under the new name Nikon AM Synergy Inc. (Nikon AM Synergy). Following Nikon’s full acquisition of Morf3D in July 2023, the company has undergone a significant realignment to better support Nikon’s advanced manufacturing business strategy.
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Researchers Use Machine Learning To Detect Defects In Additive Manufacturing
Researchers at the University of Illinois have developed a new method for detecting defects in additively manufactured components. One of the most important tasks in any factory is to determine whether a manufactured component is free of defects. In additive manufacturing, it can be particularly challenging to find defects, because additive manufacturing can make components that have complex three-dimensional shapes and important internal features that are not easily observed.
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Smart Technology Analytics Helps Aerospace Manufacturer Increase Productivity 23 Percent
SPS Technologies, a world-leading specialist fasteners, assemblies and precision components manufacturer for the aerospace sector has increased productivity by 23%, which equates to 273 additional productive hours per week across 15 machines, after utilising smart technology from FourJaw Manufacturing Analytics.
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Optical Automated 3D Measurement System Launched
Scantech recently announced the release of the new optical automated 3D measurement system AM-CELL C. The system consisting of a robot, positioner, and a tracking station, has been developed for efficient and automated inspection of small-to-medium-sized parts such as stamping, injection-molded, machined sheet metal, and cast parts. Designed with innovative modular units, it enables various layouts, flexible deployment, and multiple-positioner operations.
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Updated Work Instruction Platform Provides Advanced Tools Enabling Traceability and Regulatory Compliance
Manifest 3.0 provides greater, more sophisticated management of digitized work instructions, allowing organizations to efficiently control publication and access to spatially-enabled procedures for deskless employees worldwide.
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