When Were Lasers Invented?
Lasers were not the fully-formed brain-child of any one scientist. It is therefore difficult to say exactly when the journey started. However, many argue that the first stone in this
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Advanced Low-Volume Automotive Manufacturing Facility Opens
Lotus has officially opened its new sports car manufacturing facility at the UK, naming it in honour of the company’s founder and inspiration. The Chapman Production Centre is a world-class
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Getting The Most Out of Your Data
According to a report from Seagate Technology, around 68% of data available to enterprises goes unleveraged. Data can be a valuable resource, particularly in manufacturing, so by considering how they
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Achieving Gage-Capable Process Control for High-Speed Precision Manufacturing
Solid, gage-proven metrology is an essential tool for process control across all industrial settings. A good measurement system enables manufacturers – ranging from factories that operate 24/7 and incorporate high-volume,
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Getting Back In CONTROL
So, CONTROL 2022 is ‘in the books’. It was great to finally get out of the home office and see so many old physical and new virtual acquaintances, sharing stories,
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Master Plan For Automotive Production of The Future
It’s the master plan for the automotive production of tomorrow: The BMW iFACTORY production strategy defines the future orientation of plants and production technologies at the BMW Group and meets
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Stanford Engineers Enables Simple Cameras To Measure In 3D
Standard image sensors, like the billion or so already installed in practically every smartphone in use today, capture light intensity and color. Relying on common, off-the-shelf sensor technology. known as
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Improving Metrology Results with an Adaptive Measurement Template
Measuring parts that are very close to tolerance is relatively easy. When the features and tolerances to be measured are where you expect them, your measurement device can be programmed
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Sandvik – Closing The Loop in Digital Manufacturing
Digitalized manufacturing enables a closed-loop production that results in increased efficiency, less waste and improved quality. Sandvik has rapidly expanded its digital offering to automate and connect the manufacturing value
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Smart Guided Robots Focus on Final Assembly
In recent decades the automotive industry has automated a wide range of processes, including press automation, body shops, painting and engine and transmission assembly. But when it comes to final
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