METROLOGY BREW’ News Bulletin – 26th August
Summary of metrology and smart manufacturing news from the past 7 days.
Smart Metrology – Transforming Traditional Quality Control
Quality control has always been a cornerstone of manufacturing, ensuring that products meet stringent standards and customer expectations. Traditionally, quality control has involved manual inspections, sampling, and off-line measurements—methods that, while effective in many cases, are time-consuming, prone to errors, and often reactive rather than proactive. However, with the advent of Smart Metrology … read more
The Future of Quality Control – A Look At Upcoming Trends
The landscape of quality control is undergoing significant changes driven by advancements in automation, Industry 4.0, AI, and other emerging technologies. These innovations are essential for maintaining product quality and efficiency in the face of rising regulatory standards and customer expectations … read more
Intellectual Property Rights Versus AI Training Needs
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has been hit by a series of lawsuits for having trained its models on materials available on the internet. The case will be a major legal landmark in how copyright law is applied to AI training. Access to copyrighted material will be essential to developing effective AI systems for manufacturing … read more
In-line Inspection Platform Creates Digital Twin of EV Brake Discs
Brake discs are among the safety-relevant components in the vehicle and must withstand several million braking operations without damage. For this reason, EV car manufacturers must ensure that the components do not have any defects, such as cracks in the material, and should be within tight dimensional specifications when installed … read more
Nanotronics Unveils nSpec Copilot For AI-Driven Manufacturing Process Control
Nanotronics has announced the launch of its AI platform, nSpec Copilot. Designed to enhance production efficiency and quality, nSpec Copilot revolutionizes how process engineers manage manufacturing lines with cutting-edge real-time monitoring and analysis capabilities. nSpec Copilot leverages the latest advancements in AI … read more
Inspection Management Application Enables Faster & More Efficient Quality Inspections
ETQ, part of Hexagon, has announced the latest release of its ETQ Reliance NXG quality management system (QMS) software, featuring a new Inspection Management app, a breakthrough solution that automates and streamlines the quality inspection process. Discrete and process manufacturers who use hands-on inspections to meet quality standards and compliance … read more
Mahr Introduces New MarSurf Contour Measuring Machine
Mahr, a leading provider of dimensional metrology solutions, has announced a new solution for contour measurement. A space-optimized measuring station for the production environment, the MarSurf CD 140 AF contour measuring machine features a user-friendly design and advanced capabilities that allow for simple measurement routines and reliable results for quality … read more
Precision Speed and Length Measurements for Process Control
Accurate speed and length measurements are essential for the efficient production of continuous materials, sheet goods, and piece goods. The ProSpeed LSV from Polytec is a cutting-edge laser precision sensor designed for industrial process control, offering unparalleled accuracy and reliability … read more
New Coherix Sensor Monitors and Adjusts Adhesive Application Process
Engineers at Coherix have developed an industry first technology to monitor and adjust the application of adhesives and sealants used to manufacture essential automotive, medical and consumer-electronics products. The company’s 3D laser-based, computer-vision systems are capable of tracking the application of adhesive beads on extremely small, but critically important assemblies … read more
Single-Atom ‘Defect Detection’ To Allow Enhanced Semiconductor Performance
One of the challenges of cramming smarter and more powerful electronics into ever-shrinking devices is developing the tools and techniques to analyze the materials that make them up with increasingly intimate precision. Physicists at Michigan State University have taken a long-awaited step on that front with an approach that combines high-resolution microscopy with ultrafast lasers … read more
Gaining a Technology Edge for a Competitive Edge in Manufacturing Composite Parts
In the highly competitive composite materials industry, companies are constantly looking to refine their processes and enhance product quality. The challenges are multifaceted: the need for meticulous accuracy in part measurement, the demand for speed in production without compromising standards … read more
Foxconn Building Digital Twin Robotic Factories To Drive Industrial Efficiencies
Foxconn operates more than 170 factories around the world — the latest one a virtual plant pushing the state of the art in industrial automation. It’s the digital twin of a new factory in Guadalajara, hub of Mexico’s electronics industry. Foxconn’s engineers are defining processes and training robots in this virtual environment … read more
Products Delivering Improved Performance Accuracy and Repeatability Showcased At IMTS
At IMTS 2024, Renishaw will showcase a range of new products that deliver improved performance accuracy and repeatability, including a new line of products for industrial automation, and Renishaw Central, its new smart manufacturing data platform. As part of its Quality Assurance exhibit (Booth #134314), Renishaw will highlight capabilities that make it a trusted partner for innovation … read more
Industrial Robot Offline Programming Software Competitive Ranking Report Published
Offline Programming (OLP) software is the key to unlocking the value of automation across all industrial market verticals. A new Competitive Assessment by global technology intelligence firm ABI Research has evaluated and ranked the software offerings of the 13 major software vendors within the robotics offline programming space to accurately … read more