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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The automated inspection platform Twyn from Visometry is revolutionizing quality control: Utilizing augmented reality (AR), deviations in welded and other complex assemblies can be quickly identified right on the production line. The Visometry solution is setting new standards in manufacturing. Since 2022, the engineering firm Chropynska Slovakia has been utilizing Twyn to streamline processes, reduce errors, and cut down on costly rework.
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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.
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Roughness has been measured in manufacturing industries for decades, mostly on the profile. In the meantime, however, there is already an international standard that provides specifications for surface roughness measurement. ISO 25178 specifies three-dimensional texture parameters, operators, applicable technology and calibration requirements for the non-contact measurement method.
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A lot of manufacturing processes require a CAD model. If you’re creating one for an existing object, it’s much easier to work from a 3D scan than from scratch. In the world of 3D scanning, this approach is called a scan-to-CAD workflow, and it’s what enabled a renowned automotive manufacturer to swiftly transform a sleek prototype into a manufacturable model.
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The Quality Assurance department at the Wuppertal plant consists of three teams: Quality Planning, which starts early in development projects; Quality Assurance for series production; and the measuring room with five employees.
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RODE, the acronym for RObotic DEpalletiser, is a pioneering product from AWL. The robotic solution is able to efficiently process packages randomly arranged on a pallet, setting it apart from conventional systems.
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