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Category: Quality Control


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Industry-First Zoom-Enabled Optical 3D Scanner Launched

March 11, 2024

Via: Metrology and Quality News

Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division has announced the launch of a new type of high-productivity structured light scanner. Built on a completely reengineered platform, the SmartScan VR800 is the first optical 3D scanner on the market with a motorised zoom lens […]


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NEC develops RAN optimisation technology

February 19, 2024

Via: Electronics Weekly

NEC will incorporate the technology into RAN Intelligent Controllers (RIC) and conduct demonstration tests using this technology by March 2025. There is growing momentum to promote digital transformation (DX) by utilizing the latest technologies such as 5G, AI and the […]


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Empowering The Connected Worker – Revolutionizing Quality Control in Manufacturing

January 29, 2024

Via: Metrology and Quality News

In the ever-evolving landscape of Industry 4.0, the concept of the connected worker is reshaping traditional manufacturing processes. This transformative shift is not only enhancing productivity and efficiency but is also revolutionizing the way quality control is approached. By empowering […]


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Embracing Quality 4.0: Precision Gaging Transforms Manufacturing with Data-Driven Precision

January 29, 2024

Via: Quality Magazine

The manufacturing landscape is undergoing a profound transformation in the era of Industry 4.0, characterized by the integration of digital technologies, automation, and data-driven decision-making. Production systems and machines are now required to be faster and more flexible while adapting […]


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Revolutionizing Manufacturing with Predictive Maintenance in Semiconductors

January 16, 2024

Via: Manufacturing Tomorrow

Predictive Maintenance involves using advanced analytics and machine learning to predict potential equipment failures before they occur. In the context of semiconductor manufacturing, where precision is paramount, this approach ensures optimal performance and longevity of critical machinery. Key Benefits of […]


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New Noncontact Technologies Meet the Challenges of the Evolving Automotive Industry

December 29, 2023

Via: Quality Magazine

The advent of electro-mobility has led to an industrial upheaval in the field of automotive production. In the past there were basically two types of engines: diesel and gasoline. In the last three or four years we have been hearing […]


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2023 Manufacturing Metrology Year in Review

December 27, 2023

Via: Metrology and Quality News

We look back over 2023 and highlight Metrology News articles shaping the future of manufacturing metrology. Automated CT Defect Detection Software Leverages AI For Process Reliability Artificial intelligence has become ubiquitous. Artificial intelligence is now also a topic in computed […]


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Real-Time Quality Control In Automated Fibre Placement Using Laser Profile Scanners

December 14, 2023

Via: Metrology and Quality News

A research project undertaken by the Bristol Composites Institute (BCI) at the University of Bristol used laser profile sensors from Micro-Epsilon to detect defects formed during the composites manufacturing process. By linking live laser sensor data with a convolutional neural […]


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Organizations Investing in Artificial Intelligence Solutions To Bolster Quality Engineering

December 4, 2023

Via: Metrology and Quality News

The 15th edition of the World Quality Report, has been published by Capgemini, Sogeti, and OpenText, and highlights the rising importance of Quality Engineering to enhance both sustainability in business operations and value delivery to customers and end users. According […]


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Basler and Siemens Join Forces to Enhance Machine Vision and Factory Automation Capabilities

November 15, 2023

Via: Manufacturing Tomorrow

The cooperation between Basler and Siemens will bring significant benefits to customers. System integrators, machine builders, and professional end users looking to use computer vision will have easy access to innovative, automated, and easy-to-integrate solutions through this partnership. This will […]


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A Closer Look at AI Machine Vision in Manufacturing

November 13, 2023

Via: Metrology and Quality News

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionized many industries by enabling machines to perform tasks that were once solely the domain of humans. One such application is AI machine vision, a technology that empowers machines to ‘see’ and understand their surroundings. Machine […]


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Waygate Technologies Teams Up With Microscope Manufacturer For Quality Inspection

November 9, 2023

Via: Metrology and Quality News

Baker Hughes’ Waygate Technologies business has joined forces with Thermo Fisher Scientific, a world leader in serving science, to provide customers access to complementary products offered by the two companies for research and quality monitoring in the battery industry, life […]


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Nikon Selects Aeva in Multi-year Production Agreement to Power Next Generation of High Precision Industrial Metrology Inspection Products

November 6, 2023

Via: Manufacturing Tomorrow

Aeva, a leader in next-generation sensing and perception systems, today announced a production win with Nikon Corporation (JPX: Nikon), a pioneer in optical technology markets and a global manufacturer and supplier of metrology and inspection equipment for the industrial automation […]


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Ford Aerospace Accelerates Inspection With Automated Optical Measurement

October 31, 2023

Via: Metrology and Quality News

Ford Aerospace, an award-winning global specialist in pressed and high-precision machined parts for a multitude of industries, is leveraging the benefits of a new Keyence IM-8000 instant measuring system. The speed of the IM-8000 is already generating significant savings in […]


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UnitX Raises Funding To Elevate Manufacturing Quality With AI-Powered Defect Detection

October 12, 2023

Via: Metrology and Quality News

UnitX, a robotics company building next-generation AI vision systems at the forefront of quality and yield management in manufacturing, recently announced a $5 million investment from SE Ventures, a Silicon Valley-based venture fund backed by global energy and automation giant […]


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Machine Learning in Manufacturing: Quality 4.0 and the Zero Defects Vision

October 10, 2023

Via: Quality Magazine

Over four decades ago, the concept of zero-defects manufacturing was initially introduced by Phillip Crosby. Because of the technological limitations of the time, the zero-defects concept remained mainly a managerial tool that acknowledged the importance of quality and motivated employees […]


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Real-time Inspection of Defects on Fuel Cell Surface by Artificial Intelligence

October 6, 2023

Via: Metrology and Quality News

Fuel cells, integral components of hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs), serve as eco-friendly energy conversion systems that generate electric power and heat through the chemical reaction of hydrogen and oxygen. Korean local governments are enthusiastic about investing in relevant […]


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Machine Vision and AI Check Tool Wear During Milling in Almost Real Time

October 5, 2023

Via: Metrology and Quality News

In machining production, it has not yet been possible to systematically record tool wear during ongoing milling processes. However, since faulty tools lead to quality losses, increasing rejects and high costs for rework, the Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology IPT […]


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Role of Multi-Sensor Coordinate Measuring Machines in Industry 4.0

October 4, 2023

Via: Metrology and Quality News

Industry 4.0, often referred to as the fourth industrial revolution, is characterized by the integration of digital technologies, automation, and data exchange in manufacturing. This paradigm shift is fundamentally altering the way products are designed, produced, and inspected. In this […]


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Increasing Role of Augmented Reality in Quality Control

September 20, 2023

Via: Metrology and Quality News

Quality control is a critical aspect of manufacturing where precision, consistency, and safety are paramount. Traditionally, quality control relied on human inspection and sophisticated inspection equipment. However, the advent of augmented reality (AR) has brought about a transformation in how […]