Test & Inspection

Carl Zeiss Industrial Metrology Announces New President

January 8, 2013

Kirchner succeeds Greg Lee, who retired after more than 30 years. 


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Hexagon Metrology Enhances PC-DMIS Inspection Software

January 7, 2013

 Both software programs offer new tools and improved features for inspection and measurement applications.  


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3D Systems to Acquire Geomagic

January 4, 2013

The acquisition is expected to enhance 3-D authoring platform, creates value and deliver a better, more affordable customer experience. 


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Test & Inspection

Manage Materials Testing Costs

How to calculate ROI and justify an investment in a materials testing system
January 3, 2013

When talking with prospects and customers, testing machine manufacturers often come across symptoms that imply the current situation could be improved dramatically with a new investment in technology, specifically a well-engineered materials testing system.


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GR&R Software

The Expanded Gage R&R Study

When a standard GR&R study is not enough, try an Expanded Gage R&R.
January 3, 2013

If you can’t trust your measurement system, you can’t trust the data it produces.


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Case Study

Materials Testing Supports Quality In Automotive Manufacturing

Supplier of testing solutions partners with leading auto makers to meet new challenges.
January 3, 2013

The global automobile industry is reaching record levels with the production of more than 80 million units in 2011 supported by more than EU 50 billion investment in research and development, according to BDW Automotive.


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Case Study

Inspecting Airplanes with 3-D Metrology

A software switch helps slash Bombardier's inspection time by 75%.
January 3, 2013

Bombardier Aerospace (Montreal) designs, manufactures and supports aviation products for the business, commercial, specialized, and amphibious aircraft markets. To assist them with their symmetry and alignment check on the CRJ series of regional jets, they recently turned to InnovMetric Software’s PolyWorks/Inspector. 


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Quality 101

Probing Capabilities Explained

Learn more about advances in probing technology.
January 3, 2013

Today’s manufacturers have plenty of options when it comes to probes, as advances in probing technology have allowed for better and faster machining operations.


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Other Dimensions

Pass, Fail or Uncertain?

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January 3, 2013

Last year at this time I wrote a column in which I criticized the practice of having calibration labs make acceptance decisions in their reports.


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From The Editor

Manufacturing Tomorrow

Reading about the industry and its future.
January 3, 2013

As I write this, America has just reelected a president, celebrated a holiday of family and probably too many mashed potatoes, and started preparing for the New Year. By the time you read this, the country will be beginning resolution season.


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Multimedia

Videos

Podcasts

Bill Arbogast explains his perspective on quality, ISO 9001, and how to manage inevitable business changes.


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