‘METROLOGY BREW’ News Bulletin – April 12th

April 12, 2021April 19, 2021 Keith Mills Publishing Editor

Read a quick summary of metrology and smart manufacturing news from the past 7 days.

Industrial Sound Analysis Delivers Automated Quality Control

Many companies do not have the confidence to try out artificial intelligence models. As a result, they have a wealth of untapped potential for quality control. The new IDMT-ISAAC software now makes it possible for users without any expert knowledge of AI to also benefit from artificial intelligence applications … read more

How 3D Laser Scanning Is Speeding Up Reverse Engineering

Fictiv Reverse engineering once was a complicated process that required hours of disassembly, detailed measurements, and the painstaking process of examining each part and piece of a product. Today, the reverse engineering process is moving into the fast lane thanks … read more

Optical CMM Adds 360-Degree Multi-Surface Measurement Capability

Measurement specialist Keyence has further enhanced its market-leading dimension measurement system range which delivers all the benefits of the acclaimed IM-7000 series but with even greater speed, accuracy and ease of use. Boasting a rotary unit allowing 360-degree multi-surface measurement capability for both turned and machined parts … read more

Using White-Light Interferometry as a Flexible and Robust Measuring Method

Tools used in machining are expensive, and therefore need to be optimally utilized to achieve a high degree of profitability and all that without endangering the workpiece. It is also critical to monitor the tool wear, especially when machining workpieces made of gray cast iron or highly heat-resistant cast steel … read more

ROBOTAG Focuses on Robotic Aerospace Inspection

Strict requirements from the aerospace industry necessitated the development of a robot mounted optical inspection system by Mitutoyo, capable of imaging defects in critical components Mitutoyo’s Technology Solutions Group has developed the non-contact quality assurance device. Labeled as ROBOTAG, the solution combines Mitutoyo’s Tunable Acoustic Gradient Index of Refraction Lens … read more

Deep Learning Software Recognizes Component Discrepancies From Target Dimensions

Quality control is key to the manufacturing industry. Does a physical component fail to meet the requirements specified in the CAD data? Until now, employees have carried out visual inspections to find out. Researchers at Fraunhofer IGD are now developing a much more precise alternative using developed MARQUIS software … read more

Cognex Introduces Edge Intelligence Platform

The expansion of Industry 4.0 through the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) focuses on improving industrial and manufacturing operations by collecting and analyzing data from a wide range of sensors on production lines. This information enables factories to generate and implement valuable efficiency enhancements. Typically, data generated by IIoT sensors transmits … read more

HDR Scanning Sensor Delivers 45K Profiles per Second

Teledyne Imaging, a Teledyne Technologies company and leader in machine vision technology, recently launched its Z-Trak2 family of 3D profile sensors. Built on Teledyne Imaging’s 3D image sensor technology, Z-Trak2 ushers in a new era of 5GigE 3D profile sensors for high-speed, in-line 3D applications … read more

nTelligence AI Software Enables Rapid Inspection of Complex Surfaces

Nanotronics, developer of advanced robotic industrial microscopes that combines AI, automation, and sophisticated imaging for industrial inspection, has recently announced the release of its fourth generation of artificial intelligence software, nTelligence. The new innovations include broad improvements to the nSpec platform by adding two new AI models with improved performance and … read more

Computed Tomography Measures Tighter Tolerances

Plastic injection molding continues to become more and more sophisticated with part tolerances becoming tighter and tighter. Initially, tight tolerance was defined as +/-.002 inches (0.0508 mm) and a very tight tolerance is +/-.001 inches (0.0254 mm) But today there are many factors that impact tight tolerance including part complexity … read more

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Turbocharging Reverse Engineering With 3D Scanning
December 8, 2023
With their new Artec Leo 3D scanner in hand, the Curtis Industries design engineering team never expected it would slash a full 38 hours off their scan-to-CAD workflow for just one project and they discovered that Artec Leo’s benefits went way beyond a few dozen hours of time saved with each and every scanning job.
Strategic Partnership to Accelerate EV Powertrain Design with Virtual Prototyping
December 8, 2023
To stay ahead in the market, electromagnetic powertrains need to be very efficient and light, using new designs, materials, and manufacturing techniques. Hexagon and JSOL offer digital platforms and virtual environments for engineers to develop advanced electric powertrain technologies.
Easy-to-Use Precision Wireless Electronic Depth Gages Introduced
December 7, 2023
The new wireless depth gages are convenient and fast, with no wires to contend with. Together with DataSure 4.0, measurement data can automatically be collected by the touch of a button.
Specim Unveils Improved FX50 Mid-Wave Infrared Hyperspectral Camera
December 7, 2023
Breakthrough product with enhanced features and capabilities expands the possibilities in industrial sorting, quality control, process optimization, and research by detecting materials that are not detectable with any other wavelength or imaging method, such as hydrocarbons, minerals, oil, and contamination on metal surfaces.
Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center Set to Transform Automotive Production
December 6, 2023
Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center Singapore (HMGICS) opens to progress onwards, redefining future mobility production and customer experience.
Smart Workstation Developed For Aerospace Assembly Lines
December 6, 2023
A new concept assembly process has been developed by AMRC Cymru for world leading Aerospace manufacturer Collins Aerospace for their actuation systems Wolverhampton site in the UK.
Unified System Successfully Meets Varied Measurement Needs
December 6, 2023
With the Bruker Alicona InfiniteFocusG5, Festo manages to combine the requirements of different measurement systems into a single automated measurement process.
High-Speed High-Resolution Line Scan Sensors Now In Production
December 6, 2023
Teledyne DALSA has announced that its AxCIS family of high-speed and high-resolution fully integrated line scan imaging modules are now in production.
Connected Metrology Solution Delivers Huge Time Savings
December 5, 2023
Excel Precision, a prominent player in the UK's EDM (Electrical Discharge Machining) sector, recently worked with Bowers Group to address a complex machining challenge faced by a machine tool company.
Stress Map Announces World First In Composites Stress Testing
December 5, 2023
Stress Map, the European leader in residual stress metrology using the contour method has announced that it has invested in two new capabilities to help customers prolong the life and control distortions of critical mechanical components in the aerospace, motorsport and defence industries.

Machine Learning Can Raise CNC Machining Efficiency Levels
December 4, 2023
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine learning (ML) represents an important evolution in computer science and data processing systems which can be used in order to enhance almost every technology-enabled service, products, and industrial applications.
Digital Metrology Ecosystem Empowers Digital Transformation at Global Auto Supplier
November 28, 2023
As the use of 3D measurement devices spread, a new need emerged to effectively leverage the measurement data obtained through the combined measurement and inspection process, since it contains valuable know-how and verification results.
Line Scan Versus Area Scan Technology
November 21, 2023
Unlike area-scan cameras that capture the entire object in one frame, line scan cameras contain a single row of pixels, building the final 2D image pixel line by pixel line as the object moves past the camera.
CMM Controller Retrofits Enable Multi-Sensor Production Inspection
November 13, 2023
As a result of the improvements, the sealing design and manufacturing specialist has immediately gained the ability to use the Renishaw SP25M tactile scanning probe, which it's hoped will cut metrology cycle times by at least one-third when implemented in early 2024.
Precise Cartesian Gantry Structures Facilitates More Efficient and Flexible Production Lines
November 10, 2023
Cartesian gantries are robotic and motion control systems that operate within a defined three-dimensional space based on the orthogonal X, Y, and Z axes of the Cartesian coordinate system.