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The advent of Industry 4.0, characterized by smart factories and cyber-physical systems, has ushered in a new era for various industrial domains, including metrology. Metrology 4.0, an extension of this industrial revolution, represents the integration of advanced technologies including The Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence , and Big Data into measurement science.

A transformative technology that is significantly contributing to these goals is edge computing. By processing data closer to its source, edge computing offers manufacturers real-time insights, enhanced process control, and predictive maintenance capabilities, and thereby revolutionizing quality and efficiency on the factory floor.

This article provides insights into how manufacturing companies can harness the potential of 3D scanners within automated environments. It also offers guidance for adopting approaches that balance initial technology investments with future scalability toward end-to-end automation.

In this guide, we’ll discuss the importance of quality control (or QC) in welding and how the consistency and accuracy of these processes can be improved by using 2D/3D profilers. 

American manufacturing is associated with high-quality standards meant to ensure both the reliability and longevity of the products produced. Manufacturers across all industries are looking for technological solutions and enhancements to continue to meet these high-bar standards and to maintain their competitive advantage.