Material thickness is an engineering calculation that is often used for manufacturing casted parts to ensure that wall structure is designed with just the right
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What Makes a Good Measuring Solution for the Shop Floor?
Fast reaction times and direct feedback make measurement technology integrated into production attractive. For the solution to be successful, mechanical engineering, ergonomics, and service must
How AI Is Making Automated Quality Control Faster, Cheaper, and More Precise
Plastics processors can quickly add artificial intelligence (AI) software to existing infrastructure, providing tremendous flexibility for production line changes, workforce constraints, new inspection rates, and
Tech Tip – Mirror Measurement with a Laser Tracker
Alignment Mirrors (shown right) have been used for decades in space and aeronautics industries for the alignment of fixtures and assemblies to extremely high tolerances.
Leveraging Advanced 3D Measurement For Packaging & Logistics Applications
There are two key challenges that engineers face regularly in outbound packaging & logistics applications. Generating accurate height data of boxes relative to the conveyor system is challenging
AI And Automation In A Post-Pandemic World
In March 2020, few would have thought of industrial manufacturers as early adopters of new technology. Traditionally a conservative industry, each new technology is carefully
3D Scanning: An Alternative Approach To 3D Printed Glasses
At the Fab Academy, you will learn how to envision, prototype and document your ideas through many hours of hands-on experience with digital fabrication tools.
What is Coordinate Metrology?
Design engineers and manufacturers use coordinate metrology to precisely measure the features of machine parts. By mapping coordinates onto a given workpiece, coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) can
Quality Control in the Post-COVID-19 Economy and the Value of Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility
If ever there was a time where Americans of all stripes were receiving a crash course in the challenges of being a statistician or a
Automated Quality Control Systems
Why are automated quality control systems important for today’s manufacturers? More and more manufacturers are adopting automated quality control systems in order to detect issues
