October 2024 Metrology News Magazine
Editors Message:
Measurement has always been the bedrock of manufacturing excellence, capturing data to ensure precision, validate quality, and improve processes. But as we turn our gaze to the future, measurement science is no longer just about collecting data; it’s about harnessing that data in innovative ways that actively drive manufacturing processes forward.
In today’s landscape, data is a critical asset, transforming how we approach manufacturing at every level. Advanced sensors, real-time data acquisition systems, and smart software algorithms are revolutionizing the way manufacturers make decisions and control their processes. With Industry 4.0 and the rapid digitization of industrial practices, data isn’t simply recorded; it’s continuously analyzed, contextualized, and acted upon. This new data-driven approach fuels adaptive control mechanisms that can self-correct, optimize, and ensure the highest standards of quality and efficiency in real time. As this dynamic unfolds, measurement becomes a proactive component rather than a reactive checkpoint in manufacturing.
Adaptive manufacturing processes with data-driven feedback loops are enabling precision adjustments mid-process. By allowing equipment to respond instantly to data insights, manufacturers can address deviations before they become defects, minimizing waste and maximizing productivity. Adaptive control is fast becoming a game-changer, empowering companies to be more agile and responsive, even in complex and high-stakes industries such as aerospace and automotive.
Artificial intelligence and machine learning are also reshaping metrology, moving from trend analysis to predictive and prescriptive insights. The emergence of predictive maintenance enabled by metrology tools that can now foresee equipment issues, reducing costly downtimes. As predictive and prescriptive analytics become integrated into manufacturing processes, they open the door to more autonomous and resilient production lines.
For data to drive meaningful change, it must move seamlessly across platforms and systems. The growing adoption of standardized communication protocols and IoT-enabled metrology devices is creating a more interconnected ecosystem, where data can be shared, compared, and aggregated across different stages of production.
In this exciting era, metrology isn’t just about understanding dimensions and geometry; it’s about enabling a more agile, efficient, and sustainable manufacturing process. As we move into a future defined by adaptive manufacturing and intelligent systems, measurement science is no longer confined to the lab. Instead, data stands at the forefront, ensuring that manufacturing’s most important resource, drives us toward innovation and progress.
This month featured articles included “The Role of 3D Measurement in Smart Factories”; “Edge Computing – Quality Assurance’s Next Frontier”; “Predictive Quality: Transforming QC in the Data-Driven Age”; “Putting Manufacturing Data To Work Automating Key Processes Across Factory Floors”; and “Converting Measurement Data into Actionable Insights to Improve Manufacturing Processes”.
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Keith Mills – Publishing Editor
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 (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), robotics, and automation to create highly efficient, interconnected automated systems … read more
Edge Computing – Quality Assurance’s Next Frontier
Edge computing has become a game-changer in the rapidly changing field of technology, bringing new ideas to well-worn problems. Although it’s often spoken about in terms of improving network performance and facilitating real-time data processing, quality assurance stands to benefit just as much from it. Let’s examine how edge computing is changing quality assurance processes … read more
Predictive Quality: Transforming QC in the Data-Driven Age
In today’s rapidly evolving, data-centric world, businesses are seeking new ways to enhance the efficiency, quality, and profitability of their operations. One of the most significant developments in this arena is the rise of predictive quality, a forward-thinking approach that is reshaping quality control across industries. Predictive quality transcends traditional quality management … read more
Autonomous Reality Capture Becomes ‘Walk in the Park’
Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, has announced a strengthening of its partnership with Boston Dynamics, the world leader in mobile robots, making the Leica BLK ARC the first certified reality capture device for Boston Dynamics’ Spot. This announcement includes software integrations to deliver a new seamless laser scanning workflow for the agile mobile robot … read more
Sight Machine Brings Unprecedented Manufacturing Insights With Data Platform
Sight Machine has introduced the Sight Machine Connector for Databricks, giving Databricks customers unprecedented insight into their manufacturing operations, enabling them to optimize across manufacturing and adjacent business functions. By connecting Sight Machine’s Manufacturing Data Platform with Databricks’ Data Intelligence platform, this new solution unlocks Industrial AI … read more
Putting Manufacturing Data To Work Automating Key Processes Across Factory Floors
Manufacturers are in the midst of one of the most significant transformations of their time, defined in large part by new AI-powered efficiencies. But for many companies, decades of siloed data stands between them and this new reality. GFT has been working with Google Cloud to implement the digital infrastructure that manufacturers need to bring their data into one place … read more
Converting Measurement Data into Actionable Insights to Improve Manufacturing Processes
In today’s competitive manufacturing environment, precision and efficiency are paramount to remaining competitive. Metrology plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and quality of products, especially as production technologies continue to evolve. With the rise of Industry 4.0, companies now have access to more data than ever before. However, collecting vast amounts of measurement data … read more
Digital Transformation Creates Exponential Increase In Measurement Tasks and Process Quality
Bobcat’s commitment to quality begins with establishing stable processes for producing high-quality parts. However, the company was rapidly outgrowing its legacy software, leading to challenges in maintaining consistent processes. The existing system’s programming limitations meant that critical data was not being captured or effectively communicated across the organization … read more
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 … read more
Creaform Advances HandySCAN 3D|MAX Performance
Creaform, worldwide provider of automated and portable 3D meaurement solutions, has announced the latest advancements to its HandySCAN 3D|MAX Series. These improvements include a significant enhancement of the volumetric accuracy for large parts, additional measurement feedback to guide users confidently capture the right data on the first attempt … read more
Ultra-Fast CT Provides Factory Floor Inspections In Seconds
Lumafield has announced the launch of its Ultra-Fast CT technology, a groundbreaking advancement in manufacturing that reduces inspection time by more than 99%. In as little as 0.1 seconds, Lumafield’s industrial X-ray Computed Tomography (CT) scanners can capture high-resolution internal scans of products ranging from batteries to consumer packaged goods … read more
AI Driving Cutting-Edge Paint Process Toward Perfection
When it comes to paint, it’s often what you don’t notice that provides an impression of quality. Smooth, consistent coverage makes a Nissan shine – whether it’s an Electric Blue Metallic Sentra or a Baja Storm Metallic Rogue. Nissan uses nearly two gallons of paint on each vehicle during manufacturing. With three coats, there can be opportunities for imperfections to form on the surface … read more
New PC-DMIS Release Incorporates Metrology Mentor
Hexagon Manufacturing Ingtelligence has announced the release of PC-DMIS 2024.2. This latest version of the metrology software has been released with numerous new features and improvements. Metrologists and quality professionals can now expand and enhance their measurement and inspection routines with new Nexus applications for PC-DMIS. Nexus is Hexagon’s next generation … read more
ETQ Launches AI-Based Predictive Quality Analytics Solution
ETQ, part of Hexagon, has aunched the ETQ Reliance Predictive Quality Analytics solution, bringing a new level of artificial intelligence (AI)-driven analytics to its ETQ quality management system (QMS). The solution enables automated, early detection and proactive resolution to prevent manufacturing problems, limit production variation, speed decision making, deliver prescriptive … read more
Innovative 3D Scanner Provides Quick Measurement of Large Energy Parts
With over 90,000 employees, Siemens Energy is a global company operating in various sectors of the energy industry, including grid technologies, decarbonization of industries, wind energy, and conventional power generation. Located in Mülheim, the metrology group is part of the on-site machining department. Its primary focus is developing and retrofitting specialized machinery … read more
Injection Moulder Enhances CMM Productivity With Virtual Programming
Savoy Moulage specializing in the injection of technical plastic parts and the design of injection molding tools, is a reference in the plastics industry. To maximize the quality of parts and optimize its quality control processes, the company has chosen Metrologic Group. Having a single software solution to streamline 3D inspection is a real performance booster … read more
Autonomous Process Control Using Robotics and Automated Inspection
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, a pivotal technology for achieving autonomous manufacturing … read more
NavVis MLX Redefines Handheld Reality Capture Based Digital Twins
NavVis, a global leader in reality capture and 3D reality capture-based digital twins, has announced the launch of NavVis MLX, the first handheld dynamic laser scanning tool made for professionals. NavVis MLX sets a new standard for data quality, portability, and user comfort, making it the ideal tool for projects requiring high quality in challenging environments … read more
High-Resolution Full-Cell Rapid Computed Tomography Scanner Launched For Battery Industry
VisiConsult, a leader in X-ray inspection technology, and Glimpse, a leader in X-ray-powered battery Quality Management Solutions, have partnered to launch VisiConsult’s VCB2, the world’s highest throughput CT scanner, now available for customers across the battery cylindrical cell industry. The first-of-its-kind system was specifically designed for the cylindrical cell … read more
X-ray Microscope Elevates 3D Characterization With Enhanced Performance and Efficiencies
ZEISS recently launchesd its latest innovation in the field of X-ray microscopy. The new ZEISS VersaXRM 730 system offers researchers an unprecedented level of performance, choice, and accessibility. As technology continues to evolve at a rapid pace, it is essential for researchers to have access to cutting-edge capabilities that can keep up with the changing landscape … read more
ZeroTouch Launches To Revolutionize Industrial Metrology
Sandvik has announced the official launch of a new player entering the industrial metrology space. ZeroTouch will specialize in delivering advanced automated industrial measurement solutions. The strategic direction for Sandvik Manufacturing Solutions is to focus on software and software-enabling hardware solutions to help customers automate and optimize their processes … read more
Revopoint Introduces MetroX Blue Laser 3D Scanner
Revopoint has announced the introduction of its Revopoint MetroX 3D Scanner offering professional blue laser scanning capabilities that can capture up to 7,000,000 points per second using 62 lines of blue structured light for fast and detailed point cloud creation. MetroX’s powerful hybrid multi-line laser and full-field structured light efficiently capture small and medium objects … read more
Quantum X Portable Arm Series Offers Improved Accuracy
FARO Technologies has announced the release of the Quantum X FaroArm Series of portable coordinate measurement machines. The Quantum X Series offers an up to 15% increase in accuracy compared to previous Quantum Max FaroArms, with probing and scanning designed to improve manufacturing efficiency in a configurable and scalable solution … read more
Hexagon Launch India Manufactured CMM For Local Market
Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence has announced the launch of ENSPEC, a new multidimensional coordinate measuring machine (CMM), and Hexagon’s first made-in-India metrology product. ENSPEC incorporates the most advanced, future-ready technology and is specifically designed keeping in mind the specific requirements of Indian manufacturers … read more
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