Acoustic imaging, or the ability to see ultrasonic sound, has emerged as an effective method for manufacturing and utility organizations to locate compressed air leaks or the existence of partial
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3D sensor manufacturers, SmartRay, has expanded its suite of intelligent software-firmware optimisation tools to help manufacturers improve product quality and reduce production costs. The latest addition to the SmartX toolset
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As Industry 4.0 takes hold, industrial automation and robotics are replacing many manual tasks in manufacturing. However, when it comes to visual quality inspection, most production lines still employ human
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Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division has enhanced its ground-breaking ultrasonic probe for automated wall thickness measurement on machine tools with the launch of two new versions designed for wet machining. The
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3D Imaging is Everywhere 3D point cloud image capture and RGB-Z color images are becoming indispensable tools for a wide range of applications. From Apple’s FaceID™ to industrial machine vision,
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At the beginning of a manufacturing process, a mold, dye, or jig is engineered according to the theoretical CAD model. The aim of this tooling, made precisely from the nominal
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In the latest CNC machining centers, inductive sensors are the components of choice for monitoring the motor spindle clamping process. Integrated into the spindle, they must be exceptionally small and
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The new SMAC Measurement Tool addresses the limitations of using a traditional Height Gauge – shop floor part measurement are often made using traditional height gauges. These typically have numerous
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Strength tests on samples taken from parts consisting of 4,000-5,000 spot welds on a vehicle are an indispensable part of the automobile manufacturing process, which is costly, time and labour-intensive.
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The optoNCDT 1900 is the latest model of Micro-Epsilon laser sensor; this innovative sensor is used for dynamic displacement, distance and position measurements and impresses with high speed, design and
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