The Ins and Outs of In-Line Automated Inspection July 1, 2012 The challenges to manufacturing as it evolves into the 21st century are now familiar, and impact how metrology must contribute. Manufacturers face uncertain production volumes with roller-coaster demand, shorter production runs and faster product development cycles. Automation, while alluring as a way to reduce cost, needs to adjust.
Quality Scan: Thread Inspection: Your Application Matters June 1, 2009 Not all threaded connections serve similar purposes.The load-carrying needs of an aerospace engine support bolt in a tension assembly greatly exceed those of a simple screw that fastens a cover plate to an electrical wall socket. International thread-acceptance documents and standards recognize this basic engineering fact, and incorporate different thread-inspection requirements into their verification standards.
Programming CMMs May 1, 2004 Off-line programming software tools for CMMs allow manufacturers to increase measurement capacity and throughput by programming CMMs, probes, and fixtures before parts are made.
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Marposs Announces Aeroel Grindline Laser System June 25, 2020 New device is for measuring diameters of ground parts.
Heidenhain Opens Expanded Western U.S. Headquarters July 8, 2020 Heidenhain Corp. has opened its newly completed West Coast headquarters. This includes the expansion of its executive, sales and technical support offices, as well as demo facilities in San Jose, Calif. The company also maintains a Midwest headquarters in Schaumburg, Illinois.
Starrett Appoints Jim VandeHei Director of Sales, Metrology Systems April 6, 2021 The L.S. Starrett Company has appointed Jim VandeHei Director of Sales, Starrett Metrology Systems.
Hexagon offers new precision non-contact CMM sensor March 1, 2021 Chromatic white-light sensor increases options for rapid non-contact scanning, helps electronics and medical manufacturers succeed with emerging technologies
Siemens extends Xcelerator portfolio with quality management January 27, 2021 Teamcenter Quality software, now provides a closed-loop approach for quality management.
New Software for Remote Monitoring of Inspection Devices December 16, 2020 The new Metrology Gate portal from LK Metrology provides remote access to information of connected metrology devices
