U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders Fall For Third Consecutive Year
Orders of manufacturing technology, measured by the U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders totaled $513.8 million in December 2024, the highest level since March 2023.
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Month: February 2025
Modernizing Engine Measurement and Enhancing Production Efficiency
Unique function makes it possible to fully integrate the roughness measurement data into the component’s measurement report. The technology of 5-axis measurement in conjunction with automated SFP2 roughness measurement therefore means significant time savings, less effort when feeding the workpiece and rapid amortization of the CMM.
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LMI Releases Powerful AI-Ready Smart 3D Vision Accelerator and Anomaly Detector
LMI Technologies (LMI) has announces the official release of GoPxL Anomaly Detector. GoPxL is LMI’s latest software application for creating end-to-end, web-based inline measurement and inspection solutions deployed on Gocator 3D Smart Sensors.
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“Eye on the Future” – Is Machine Vision A Game Changing Technology In Manufacturing?
While machine vision uptake is expected to increase significantly over the coming years, implementation challenges are holding back manufacturers from tapping into its game changing potential.
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Eleven Dynamics Secures Funding Round for Expansion and Scaling of Automated Measurement Technology
Eleven Dynamics AG, a premier software developer and full-breed integrator of automated and open production solutions, ensures 100% production monitoring for leading manufacturers such as BMW, Audi, and Sauber Motorsport.
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New Laser Cutting Modulating Strategy Tested With High-Speed Cameras
First invented in 1965, laser cutting technology works by directing the output of a focused laser beam onto a metal workpiece, vaporizing or melting the metal and creating a cut edge. Because of its non-contact characteristics, this technique prevents mechanical stress on the workpiece while maintaining extremely high cutting precision.
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Topcon and FARO Technologies Announce Strategic Agreement in Laser Scanning Technology
Topcon Corporation and FARO Technologies have announced a strategic agreement to develop and distribute innovative solutions in the laser scanning market. The agreement is expected to expand access to cutting-edge digital reality solutions and result in complementary product developments, such as the seamless integration of Topcon and Sokkia solutions with FARO’s solutions. Building on this collaboration will strengthen both companies’ offerings and provide added value to users.
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Free-fall Inspection System Checks Stamped Parts Quality During Production Process
In industrial stamping processes, several hundred sheet metal parts are typically produced per minute. Together with the stamped parts manufacturer Quittenbaum GmbH, researchers at Fraunhofer IPM have developed and installed an optical inspection system that checks the dimensional accuracy of every single component in high-speed stamping processes – with an accuracy in the range of 100 micrometers.
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HoverLIGHT Innovation Offers Unique Performance Improvements For Machine Tools
The composite material HoverLIGHT sets new standards for the construction of machine tools: by combining aluminum foam and particle-filled hollow spheres, HoverLIGHT achieves an unprecedented combination of lightness, stiffness, and vibration damping.
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Scantech Partners with Innovmetric to Enhance 3D Scanning Solutions for Industrial Manufacturing
Scantech, a leading Chinese company specializing in advanced 3D scanners, has announced a new partnership with Innovmetric, a globally recognized software development firm in 3D measurement technology. This collaboration aims to offer comprehensive 3D solutions to enhance the digital transformation of manufacturing industries and significantly improve productivity.