METROLOGY BREW’ News Bulletin – 28th October
Summary of metrology and smart manufacturing news from the past 7 days.
Role of AI Cameras in Tomorrow’s Metrology Systems
The rapid advancement of Industry 4.0 technologies is revolutionizing industrial quality control. At the forefront of this evolution are AI cameras, which bring unprecedented accuracy and efficiency to metrology tasks. When combined with Eleven Dynamics’ Automation Suite (EDAS), these intelligent cameras offer manufacturers a seamless, data-driven approach to defect detection and Q.A. … read more
Process Monitoring AM Using High-Speed Vision Systems
Compared to other production technologies, additive manufacturing (AM) is a relatively young discipline. While AM opens up many exciting new opportunities, it has not yet been fully researched in some areas and therefore also presents a variety of unique challenges. Of the many AM techniques being developed, the 3D printing technique … read more
The Role of 3D Measurement in Smart Factories
As manufacturing continues to evolve, the advent of smart factories has revolutionized traditional production methods. These cutting-edge environments integrate advanced technologies including the Internet of Things, AI, machine learning, robotics, and automation to create highly efficient, interconnected automated systems … read more
AM In The Throes of Technological Change
Additive Manufacturing, particularly metal 3D printing, has evolved from a promising technology to a serious constituent of industrial production. Industries such as plant engineering, aerospace, automotive and metalworking are facing a technological transformation that could have far-reaching implications … read more
Hexagon has expanded its collaboration with the automotive manufacturer SEAT S.A., building upon a 25-year partnership working with its Manufacturing Intelligence division. The companies have signed a strategic agreement that aims to deepen the digital transformation of SEAT S.A., focusing on the digitalisation of vehicle components, the management of digitised information and process simulation … read more
Flexxbotics Announces Robot Compatibility with LMI 3D Measurement Solutions for Quality Inspection
Flexxbotics has announced advanced robotic machine tending compatible for quality inspection connectivity with the complete range of LMI Technologies 3D scanning and inspection products. Now, companies can enable robot-driven manufacturing with Flexxbotics using LMI Technologies to achieve closed-loop quality … read more
Autonomous Process Control Using Robotics and Automated Inspection in Manufacturing
Flexxbotics has announced the publication of a new white paper titled ‘Autonomous Process Control (APC) using Robots and Automated Inspection in Manufacturing’. The paper identifies the methodology and related technologies required for APC in the context of smart factory production robotics … read more
The Role of Advanced CMM Controllers in Shaping the Future of Coordinate Metrology
In the realm of precision manufacturing, Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) play a vital role in ensuring the accuracy and quality of manufactured parts. These machines are indispensable in verifying part dimensions with high precision, forming the backbone of quality assurance processes. At the core of every CMM is its controller … read more
AI Accelerator To Enable New AI-Powered Universal Robot Cobot Applications
Universal Robots has presented for the first time the UR AI Accelerator – a ready-to-use hardware and software toolkit created to further enable the development of AI-powered cobot applications. Designed for commercial and research applications, the UR AI Accelerator provides developers with an extensible platform … read more
Bowers Expands Moore & Wright Range With Portable Testing Instruments
Bowers Group has announced the launch of a brand-new range of Moore & Wright hand-held testing instruments. This launch expands its range of precision and workshop tools, to better meet the evolving needs of industries that rely on accurate measurements. This latest collection includes a Force Gauge, Surface Roughness … read more
‘All-in-One’ Flaw Detector Designed for Fast and Easy Performance
Evident has announced the release of its newest OmniScan phased array flaw detector, the OmniScan X4. With multiple ultrasonic technologies and powerful imaging capabilities, the OmniScan X4 is designed to allow inspectors to quickly and accurately detect damage mechanisms in a variety of infrastructure assets … read more
Renishaw Reports Positive Revenue Growth and Increased Profits
Renishaw has increased its first-quarter financial year profits by 22% to £34m. Revenues for the period were up 6% to £173.9m for the three months ending 30 September, with manufacturing technologies revenue up 7% at £167.5m. Renishaw commented that whilst Q1 sales of its encoder products to the semiconductor manufacturing sector were stronger than last year … read more
Universal Sensor Improves Robot Performance
SERVO-ROBOT has introduced i-CUBE which is part of its new Universal Robot Sensor product line. This unique multi-sensing device is integrated into a cubic compact and rugged package designed to be mounted on industrial robots. The i-CUBE-T is an advanced integrated hybrid sensing system for universal control of industrial robots … read more
US Manufactured Precision Motion Stages Launched
PI Americas has introduced several new families of motorized linear and rotary stages tailored for precision automation, motion control, and positioning applications in the photonics, semiconductor, imaging, and metrology industry. All product lines are powered by non-contact, 3-phase linear or torque motors … read more