Articles by Mark Robins

Vision systems must automate the optical inspection process. Driven by this need, eBx software from Ram Optical Instrumentation Inc. (Rochester, NY) has dual-monitor support, optional touch-panel interface, and simplified editing capabilities for writing and using measurement routines. “Using vision technology to measure a manufactured part accurately and automatically with optics is very common today,” says Mark Glowacky, president of Ram Optical Instrumentation Inc.

Break scanning speed limits and obtain more data points on reduced cycle times.

Lasers are ensuring quality with accuracy at high speeds, more information in less time and contactless measurement.

eLearning course uses online voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) to help professionals become Six Sigma Black Belts.

A new digital readout can be used for many manual machine tools, including milling, turning, boring and drilling machines.

Scanning system takes 3-D laser scanning into fields not possible in the past.

Instrument inspects as a surface finish measuring system, a roundness measuring system or both at once.

Job satisfaction, salary and other job-related benefits are all on the rise for quality professionals according to this year's survey.

Kenworth Truck Co.'s Chillicothe, OH, manufacturing facility is Quality Magazine's 2006 Large Plant of the Year Award Winner.