The COVID-19 pandemic is causing major upheavals both in people’s lives and in the manufacturing world. One of the main problems that even the most developed nations are facing is a shortage of personal protection equipment (PPE), including masks, glasses, gowns, safety suits, and fans.
Metrology equipment is showing its usefulness on the shop floor. Lasers and structured-light scanners operate next to assembly jigs and press-brakes.
Shop floor metrology equipment is getting faster, smarter, and more automated.
Is it time for an upgrade?
To be competitive in today’s dynamic manufacturing environment, small- and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs) need to implement mechanisms to facilitate the effective processing of multiple streams of highly volatile and time-sensitive customer requirements.
The program is equipped to solve wide range of unique grinding and finishing challenges through its Robotic Automation Cell Anchors Program
Smart mechatronics offers greater intelligence, more efficient operation and a modular approach to delivering complete systems.
At Lockheed Martin, are critical to meeting performance targets.
Lights-out metrology for inspection is a natural entry point into automation as it is less disruptive to implement than other manufacturing operations.
This year’s RAPID + TCT show signaled a new wave of users, with 35 percent of the audience being new to adopting additive manufacturing technologies.
Digitization and data dominated the discussion as EASTEC returned to West Springfield, Mass., after its 2020 pandemic hiatus.
