Latest Dimensional Metrology, Inspection and Quality News
Robot adoption in factories around the world continues at high speed: The new global average robot density reaches a record 162 units per 10,000 employees in 2023 – more than double the number measured only seven years ago (74 units). This is according to the World Robotics 2024 report, presented by the International Federation of Robotics (IFR).
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Wenglor sensoric group has introduced the new U30T ultrasonic sensor that ensures particularly easy integration due to its robust design and M30 thread format.
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According to a survey by the Association for Sensor Technology and Measurement Technology (AMA) among its approximately 450 members, the industry recorded a six percent decline in sales in the second quarter of 2024 compared to the previous quarter.
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Unlike other industrial metal 3D printing solutions, the new Meltio Engine Blue offers all types of industries that need to manufacture metal parts with additive manufacturing technology a compact system without fiber optics or collimators, a deposition head with integrated camera and quick connectors, facilitating the installation and maintenance process.
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Shipments of cutting tools, measured by the Cutting Tool Market Report compiled in a collaboration between The Association For Manufacturing Technology (AMT) and the U.S. Cutting Tool Institute (USCTI), totaled $188.7 million in September 2024.
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Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division and Nikon SLM have collaborated to redesign a large fabricated aircraft fuel system component using design freedom of additive manufacturing. Using Hexagon’s simulation-led Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM) toolchain and Nikon SLM’s advanced multi-laser metal additive manufacturing technology achieved significant lightweighting, part consolidation and precise geometric tolerances.
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Duwe-3D has announced the integration of Photoneo scanners into the PolyWorks metrology platform, combining Photoneo’s cutting-edge scanning technology with the robust capabilities of PolyWorks software.
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As smaller companies drive innovation, larger corporations in the metrology industry are quick to take notice. These larger players often acquire smaller firms to gain access to their cutting-edge technologies, accelerating their own product development and market presence.
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Razorleaf Corporation, a leader in digital engineering, manufacturing consulting, and systems integration, has introduced the next generation of CLOVER, its powerful digital thread integration platform.
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The Interspectral AM Explorer quality assurance software is now fullycompatible with all EOS M 290 1kW, EOS M 300-4 1kW and EOS M 400 machines, empowering a wider range of users with advanced quality monitoring and data management capabilities.
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