The previous metrology methods for assessing the aluminium pallets, and indeed the tiles themselves, were time consuming to set up and analyse. We took only 16 measurement points around the edges of each pallet, for example, so they wouldn’t show some of the wear in the centre of the objects that the laser scanner is able to
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Before adopting Creaform’s 3D measurement technology, accurately inspecting large and heavy weldments posed a significant challenge for Xtreme Manufacturing.
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Maher, a manufacturer of precision-machined components and high-performance alloys for the aerospace, defence, energy, marine and space sectors, has deployed plug-and-play machine monitoring technology from FourJaw Manufacturing Analytics to inform continuous improvement and energy-saving initiatives at its UK factory.
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A digital holographic sensor checks the quality of metal bipolar plates for fuel cells with an accuracy of a few micrometers, enabling complete inline quality control for the first time. The sensor data provides the basis for a digital twin of the entire forming process.
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8tree has announced that its dentCHECK tool has been selected for deployment by Squadron 435 of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF), based at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Winnipeg. The unit is using dentCHECK to support aircraft damage assessment initiatives on its CC130H Hercules fleet.
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Brosius GmbH is a trusted partner in metal processing for a wide range of companies in the mechanical and plant engineering industries, offering comprehensive services under one roof. Brosius GmbH ensures that every part it manufactures in its 10,000 m² state-of-the-art production hall meets or exceeds customer expectations.
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Stellantis is a global automotive manufacturer resulting from the merger between the PSA Group and FCA in 2021, which today markets fourteen automotive brands worldwide. The Stellantis metrology laboratory is accredited to A109000, the reference standard for Stellantis laboratories (based on ISO 17025).
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UK-based precision engineering specialist Rodwell Powell has made a significant £250,000 investment in its inspection capabilities, centred on the acquisition of two high-performance coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) from LK Metrology.
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Renishaw has collaborated with Irish Manufacturing Research (IMR) to support groundbreaking research into additive manufacturing (AM) for novel aerospace materials. This collaboration is part of a Disruptive Technology Innovation Fund (DTIF) project led by mBryonics, a leading manufacturer of freeform optics for the space industry.
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Recent advancements at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory show that 3D-printed metal molds offer a faster, more cost-effective and flexible approach to producing large composite components for mass-produced vehicles than traditional tooling methods.
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