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Beware predictions of the demise of any technology. If the early 1920s saw the dawn of the optical comparator, there has been much speculation about its sunset. That was especially true when vision systems started hitting their stride a few years ago. Many could see optical comparators were superfluous with the use of vision systems. Many thought the sunset of optical comparators was imminent. Many were wrong. Why?

ASF Metrology (Varallo, Italy) will acquire the coordinate measuring machines (CMM) business from Nikon Metrology which intends to  focus on non-contract metrology. 

There are many times when a machinist, while cutting a few parts or getting ready for an initial run, needs to check a few parts or a few critical features.

Digital transformation for legacy factories

Laser scanning offers a controlled process that gives manufacturers the edge when vying for military contracts

Bridging the gap between cyber and physical manufacturing systems

The backbone to successful and widespread digitization of manufacturing is connectivity. It pulls everything together, enabling visibility, scalability, and greater productivity.

The Precision Metalforming Association (PMA) has elected Jeff Aznavorian, president of Plymouth, Mich.-based Clips & Clamps Industries, as its 2023 chairman of the board.

Navigating lingering industrywide concerns that make bottom-line sense.

Robots have become able co-pilots on the factory floor as painters, sanders, machine tenders, and materials transporters.