ZEISS RQS has introduced ZEISS TALOS, a new metrology robot designed for automated, high-volume inspection. Combining metrology-grade accuracy with flexible robotic kinematics, the system delivers measurement uncertainty below 100 µm over a reach of 3.30 meters.
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As semiconductor manufacturing advances towards increasingly complex transistor architectures, smaller device features and three-dimensional integration, metrology is becoming ever more important to process control and manufacturing yield.
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The growing demand for faster, more responsive quality assurance is driving interest in portable 3D metrology systems that can bring dimensional inspection closer to the point of manufacture. Rather than relying on a scanner connected to an external computer, with data processing and analysis performed separately, manufacturers are increasingly looking for integrated solutions that enable measurement results to be evaluated where they are needed.
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The convergence of advanced measurement technologies, artificial intelligence, automation and real-time manufacturing data is transforming the role of metrology. Moving beyond traditional inspection, Smart Metrology promises to make quality control an integral, intelligent and increasingly autonomous part of the manufacturing process.
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Industrial additive manufacturing specialist Melotte has significantly reduced the manual effort involved in managing AM quality data after implementing amsight, while also accelerating root-cause analysis and strengthening the quality evidence available to customers.
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Measuring the location and diameter of blind holes presents a persistent challenge for dimensional metrology, particularly where restricted optical access, reflective surfaces and limited illumination complicate inspection.
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The recent introduction of the WENZEL XP series of coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) combines mechanical stability, high-speed measurement and multi-sensor flexibility for production-based quality assurance delivering high-accuracy dimensional inspection directly within manufacturing environments.
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Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) is the language that connects design, production and metrology. Used well, it ensures a part assembles and functions as intended. Misinterpreted, it leads to conflicting measurements, scrap and costly back-and-forth between teams.
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A digital inspection result may include an accurate measurement and still be wrong for the job. Suppose a part is checked against an obsolete drawing revision. The instrument records the dimension faithfully, the software produces a polished report, and everyone receives the wrong conclusion with impressive speed.
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oday, many forging production lines worldwide still rely on the traditional approach of forging with generous machining allowances followed by machining. This approach can disrupt the metal flow lines in forgings, potentially compromising mechanical performance, while also resulting in substantial material and energy waste.
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