METROLOGY BREW’ News Bulletin – 18th November
Summary of metrology and smart manufacturing news from the past 7 days.
ZEISS SPECTRUM CMM Offers Performance With Flexibility
The new ZEISS SPECTRUM series is setting a new standard for bridge-type coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), combining top-tier accuracy with extensive sensor flexibility. Built to support efficient quality control processes, the ZEISS SPECTRUM family offers advanced technology, optional active scanning capabilities, and highly precise measurement results across a range of parts and applications … read more
AM QUALITY Solution Delivers Fast 360° Quality Assessments
AM-Flow, a supplier of automated solutions for additive manufacturing, will unveil the next generation of its AM-QUALITY system for rapid, in-line quality control at Formnext 2024 exhibition. AM-QUALITY is the world’s first in-line quality control solution, which delivers complete 360° quality assessments in just 5 seconds … read more
ASH Launches 4K Digital Microscope with Advanced Imaging and Measurement Software
ASH, a leading innovator in digital imaging technology, has announced the launch of its latest product, VANTAGE, an advanced 4K digital microscope system designed to redefine precision and efficiency in various industries. With cutting-edge software applications, VANTAGE offers unparalleled clarity, functionality, and ease of use … read more
2-Kilowatt Dynamic Beam Shaping Laser To Unleash New Levels of LPBF Productivity
nLIGHT Inc., a leading provider of high-power semiconductor and fiber lasers used in the industrial, microfabrication, aerospace, and defense markets, has announced the production launch of the Corona AFX-2000, a two-kilowatt laser with proprietary beam shaping technology proven to significantly boost productivity … read more
Automated Inspection of Turbocharger Assemblies Fueled By Machine Vision Camera Accuracy
Turbochargers compress the combustion air supplied to engines. Compared to naturally aspirated engines, this allows higher engine performance to be achieved with lower fuel consumption and better emission values. It goes without saying that the quality of these products must be absolutely flawless in view of the high loads … read more
CNC Machining Metrology Expert Removes Errors From Space Industry Manufacturing Processes
Technology that removes errors from CNC manufacturing processes to create right-first-time parts is seeing a surge in demand within the space industry for manufacturers producing components for rockets, satellites and launch equipment. The growth of the Space industry is staggering and is currently projected … read more
Enhanced Software Functionality Improves Accuracy For Long Axes Measurement
The latest version of Renishaw’s CARTO software v4.12 now includes analysis-based data stitch functionality for long axis measurements using the XK10 alignment laser system. The data stitch function in CARTO has been developed to reduce noise on long axis measurements which are often affected by air turbulence … read more
ZEISS INSPECT Introduces New Functions Targeting Increased Efficiency
With the recent software release ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions enhances its extensive software portfolio, introducing cutting-edge innovations in multiple software products to optimize inspection processes and streamline data handling capabilities. ZEISS INSPECT is the foundation for further development of the ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions landscape … read more
Partnership To Improve Press Shops Quality Through Digitalisation
In order to monitor and improve the quality in press shops through digitalisation, ifm and the Schuler Group have now concluded a cooperation agreement. Their aim is to offer customers more transparency and increase efficiency in sheet metal forming … read more
Flexible Beam-Shaping Platform Optimizes LPBF Processes
Several studies have already impressively demonstrated that beam shaping in laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) can improve the efficiency and productivity of this additive manufacturing process. The Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT and the Chair of Technology of Optical Systems (TOS) at RWTH Aachen University … read more
NVIDIA Partnership To Deliver AI Manufacturing Solutions
GFT Technologies has announced its work with NVIDIA to bring advanced AI solutions to the manufacturing sector. The collaboration combines GFT’s deep expertise in digitizing manufacturers with NVIDIA’s AI software tools and accelerated computing platform for generative AI to drive a new level of innovation and efficiency … read more
3DViewStation Enhanced With Structure Compare Feature
With 3DViewStation, KISTERS takes CAD data visualization and analysis to a new level. The newly developed structure compare feature goes beyond visually displaying changes in the 3D model by offering a detailed tabular list that is tailored to the specific criteria of the user. This solution significantly enhances multiple processes … read more
