For the first time Mercedes-Benz Cars gives a deeper insight in the “Factory 56”. The German Premium car maker explains the concept and the basic operating principles of one of
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An out of calibration or out of tolerance equipment can have serious implications on the quality of product and eventually on the reputation of your company. So, what exactly does
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Today’s production managers require greater flexibility for small batch size production and tight tolerances. On many production lines, the use of measurement technology for quality assurance is still realized off-line. Inspection
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The fuselage and wing structures of modern aircraft largely consist of high-performance fiber- reinforced composites. Damage to the aircraft’s skin made of this material is difficult to detect and even
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In order to remain competitive, WESO-Aurorahütte GmbH focuses on the continuous improvement of processes. By means of optical metrology and the necessary expert knowledge, the foundry has managed to guarantee
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The specter of the dark factory is haunting industrialized countries. It is dark because there aren’t any people in it and no need to turn on the lights. Machines will
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For 145 years, TLT-Turbo has striven to be the leading global supplier of mining, industrial and power ventilation products and solutions. The company’s radial and axial flow fans, wind tunnel
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Humans and machines will increasingly support each other in the workplace. For processes to be efficient, the machine must respond to the human worker without any time delay. Due to
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There are a number of ways to extract data from a production line. In factory automation, sensors are used in work cells to gather data for inspection or to trigger
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Lighting and timing are key factors when measuring parts in high speed motion. By using short bursts of high intensity lighting, the vision system effectively freezes the motion for inspection. Proper
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