Applications

Modelfusa, a manufacturing company based in Manresa, Spain, relied heavily on a single Hexagon Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) equipped with PCDMIS software for their quality control process. The unexpected breakdown of their CMM controller presented a significant challenge, as the company depended on hundreds of existing PCDMIS part programs.

Zebra Technologies, a leading digital solution provider, has announced that I.D.E.A. S.r.l. (Intelligent Development Engineered Applications), the Italian partner company of M.O.S.A.I.C. (Motion System and Information Control), has selected Zebra to drive efficiency and productivity in its quality assurance inspection process.

In the highly competitive composite materials industry, companies are constantly looking to refine their processes and enhance product quality. The challenges are multifaceted: the need for meticulous accuracy in part measurement, the demand for speed in production without compromising standards, and the adaptability to a diversity of intricate designs.

What’s the most efficient way to ensure the quality of millions of mass-produced series parts used in highly demanding, safety-critical applications? Plogsties meets this challenge by putting its trust in vision systems from Kistler for optical quality inspection – the key to zero-defect production backed by technical advice, state-of-the-art image processing, and all-round service.

AVPE Systems, a manufacturer of components and assemblies for the aerospace industry, has achieved a 30 per cent increase in shop floor uptime since implementing FourJaw Manufacturing Analytics.

Previously, CMS Cepcor had been using a pair of manually-operated, portable, 6-axis arms with a 2.5-metre and a 3-metre reach respectively to check cast-iron, cast or forged steel, and bronze components by touch-probing them. This was a lengthy process, as well as being insufficiently precise to measure some parts without difficulty.

Representatives from Boeing, SEMPRE, Northrop Grumman, Skydio, and Near Earth Autonomy recently showcased advanced technologies on the B-52 Stratofortress at Barksdale Air Force Base. Air Force Global Strike Command, Air Mobility Command, and 8th Air Force leadership, along with B-52 maintainers, observed as these companies demonstrated innovative maintenance capabilities for the 60-year-old airframe using unmanned aerial systems (UAS), AI software, stand-alone networks, and augmented reality (AR) devices.

The electrification of conventional powertrains and the development of new electric drive units is also involving gear manufacturing. Electrified transmissions are subject to several challenges and requirements. Notably, the number of gear wheels is significantly reduced in electric vehicles due to the use of one or two-speed reducers instead of the classic manual or twin-clutch gearboxes.