For decades, robots have been used to apply paint to new cars during manufacture, improving safety for employees while yielding the benefits of increased efficiency and more consistent paint application. But even with the precision and reproducibility of robot-applied finishes, vehicles still need to be visually checked in order to identify any potential paint defects.
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Manufacturing and production processes consistently face challenges in ensuring the longevity and efficient functioning of their equipment, especially as they age. Just like any entity subjected to time, equipment breaks down due to friction, corrosion, thermal and mechanical cycling, vibration, and other forces. The inevitable progression of these factors results in reduced performance, and ultimately, equipment failure.
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The intricacies of developing, manufacturing, and maintaining advanced components in sectors like aerospace, power generation, and medical demand rigorous qualification and verification processes. However, these essential steps are often plagued by inefficiencies, leading to increased scrap costs, production bottlenecks, and frustrating product launch delays.
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Surface energy is crucial in determining the wetting behaviour of liquids on solid surfaces. Generally, surfaces with higher surface energy are more easily wetted by liquids, resulting in better spreading, while surfaces with lower surface energy are more likely to repel liquids.
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At the recent Hannover Messe 2025, Lenovo unveileded new research highlighting a major shift in the manufacturing industry across EMEA with companies set to increase their AI spending by 106% over the next 12 months.
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Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has release its report ‘TCS Digital Twindex – Manufacturing’ at the Hannover Messe highlighting the current state of digital twins in the manufacturing industry and its future potential.
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Automatic scanning measurement technologies are steadily transforming the field of metrology, particularly in applications where traditional coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) such as horizontal arm, gantry, or large bridge-type tactile sensors were previously indispensable.
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At the heart of ASEAN challenges lie quality assurance, manpower shortages, and cost efficiency. As the region grapples with these obstacles, the call for automation has never been louder or more urgent. Experts contend that automation is not merely an option but a crucial strategy for ASEAN to transcend these barriers and cement its status as a global manufacturing powerhouse.
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The ongoing skills shortage in Europe is reshaping business priorities. A recent survey found that 75 per cent of employers across 21 European countries are struggling to fill vacancies due to a lack of skilled workers.
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Since portable measuring arms made their debut over 50 years ago, user experience and innovation have led to today’s state-of-the-art arms, ensuring they continue to bring tremendous value by combining easy portability with simple usability to make the measurement of small to medium parts easier.
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