METROLOGY BREW’ News Bulletin – 23rd September

September 23, 2024October 8, 2024 Keith Mills Publishing Editor

Summary of metrology and smart manufacturing news from the past 7 days.

Machine Tool Probing Suite Drives In-Process Inspection

Verisurf Software has announced the release of its new Machine Tool Probing suite, designed to support in-process inspection directly on machine tools. As the only CAD/CAM-based metrology software on the market, Verisurf continues to build on its heritage of intelligent Model-Based Definition with new features, enhancements, and optimized workflows for inspection … read more

Artec Point 3D Scanner Targets Industrial Metrology

Global 3D scanning hardware and software company Artec 3D has unveiled its first target-based laser scanner as part of plans to expand further into industrial metrology. While Artec 3D scanners already offer rapid, accurate, precise data capture to users across industries, the company has now introduced a dedicated metrology solution … read more

IMTS 2024 Perspective – Revolutionizing Manufacturing Through Precision – The Centric Role of Metrology

Attending the 2024 edition of the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) in Chicago last week highlighted the convergence of cutting-edge technologies, robot automation, and the essential role played by metrology in the next generation of manufacturing. As one of the largest trade shows in the world, IMTS continues to set the stage for the future of manufacturing … read more

DMG MORI, Renishaw, and Siemens Partner Innovation Expanding Digital Machine Tool Offerings

Siemens is consistently expanding its ecosystem for the machine tool industry. Together with its partners DMG MORI and Renishaw, the company is presenting new offerings as part of Siemens Xcelerator. With a focus on scalability and high flexibility, there are now even more intelligent machining applications for CNC users … read more

Haas Automation Debuts Its First Coordinate Measuring Machine at IMTS

Haas Automation exhibited its first coordinate measuring machine, the HMM430, at the recent IMTS exhibition in Chicago. The HMM430 brings professional-grade inspection to the production machine shop. The machine is perfect for small- to medium-sized shops looking for their first entry into the world of CMM inspection … read more

AI-Enabled Automation Controller To Democratize Cobot Deployment

Vention, the company behind the cloud Manufacturing Automation Platform (MAP), has announced new artificial intelligence (AI) technology that makes it easier for manufacturers of all sizes to design and deploy automated equipment and robots. The new innovations in hardware and software include MachineMotion AI … read more

Siemens Launches MACHINUM Machine Tool Digitalization Software

Siemens announced the U.S. launch of MACHINUM at the recent IMTS show. The CNC digitalization software portfolio is designed to manage, analyze and optimize shopfloor performance and aims to help machine tool users and builders improve their operations and productivity through seamless software integration … read more

Strategic Collaboration To Showcase The Future of Automation

Teradyne Robotics and global leader in advanced robotics solutions, is jointly developing a robotics showcase at MxD (Manufacturing x Digital) with Siemens, a global leader in industrial automation hardware and software. The collaboration will be showcased at MxD innovation center in Chicago, Illinois … read more

Lumafield Announces New Battery Analysis Module For Enhanced Quality in Battery Manufacturing

Lumafield has announced the launch of its Battery Analysis Module, a powerful tool designed to enhance the safety and quality of batteries. The module provides automated tools for measuring anode overhang distance, detecting debris and contaminants, assessing integrity, and identifying common defects such as layer delamination … read more

Asset Connect Platform Streamlines Communication and Collaboration Between Machine Builders and Users

MaintainX, a leading maintenance and frontline work execution platform, recently announced the beta launch of Asset Connect, a new cloud-based platform designed to streamline communication and enhance collaboration between machine builders or original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and their customers … read more

Teledyne Unveils First 16k TDI Line Scan Camera With 1-MH Line Rate

Teledyne DALSA, a Teledyne Technologies company, has launched the Linea HS2 TDI line scan camera family. Drawing on over four decades of industry leading expertise, this innovative camera series represents a significant breakthrough in next generation TDI technology. Designed for ultra-high-speed imaging … read more

Camera Integrates Active Cooling to Ensure Reproducible Images

SVS-Vistek has introduced its new hr455xXGE-T, a 61-megapixel 10GigE industrial camera featuring thermoelectric cooling (TEC) based on a Peltier element. Custom engineered by SVS-Vistek, the TEC system maintains stable environmental conditions for the camera’s large sensor, even when external temperatures are rising … read more

Oqton Manufacturing OS Leverages Power of Real-Time Monitoring at Baker Hughes

3D Systems has announced that it has achieved a significant milestone in commercializing Oqton Manufacturing OS. This solution is designed to enable on-demand additive manufacturing in regulated markets by providing full factory-floor workflow integration thus transforming how products are brought to market … read more

Automatic CMM Measurement Program Creation Reduces Inspection Man-Hours

Brother Industries manufactures a wide range of products, including sewing machines, printers, and machine tools. To ensure high quality, the company inspects all of its machine tool components in-house. This case study highlights that the company has achieved improved inspection efficiency and uniform quality … read more

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The Evolution of Sensors and their Migration to the Multi-Sensor CMM
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The accuracy of measurements directly impacts the quality and performance of manufactured components, making metrology a cornerstone of manufacturing industry. Over the years, advancements in sensor technology have significantly transformed the landscape of metrology, enabling higher precision, speed, and flexibility in measurement processes.