In a joint Assembly/Quality podcast, Jennifer Pierce, multimedia editor with Assembly Magazine and the host of Assembly Audible, and Michelle Bangert, managing editor of Quality, explore an area where assembly and quality intersect: machine vision, with David Dechow, founder and owner of Machine Vision Source.
Inline machine vision systems improve efficiency, product quality, and traceability, but challenges like installation complexities and data issues can increase false positives and negatives, leading to frustration and distrust. This article outlines strategies to address these common hurdles.
The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is essential for digital transformation in manufacturing, with the market expected to grow from $194 billion in 2024 to $286 billion by 2029. This growth is fueled by the need for process optimization and cost reduction, making it crucial to understand the key technologies shaping the sector.
The debate sparked by the "One Big, Beautiful" agenda bill highlighted the uncertainty of AI regulation and the absence of a national standard. A proposal was discussed to block state-level AI rules for the next ten years.
Critical Manufacturing, a leading provider of next-generation Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), has announced the acquisition of Convanit, an AI specialist focused on image-based analytics for high-tech manufacturing.
The medical device industry is evolving with AI and automation affecting production and quality management. Quality engineers are moving towards systems thinking and proactive decision-making, as AI becomes integral to production, presenting challenges and opportunities for innovation while ensuring safety.
It's not difficult to see the importance of studying and understanding cycles. There are many important cycles worth understanding, not just the so-called natural ones. These are important to success in our personal lives, in business, and in manufacturing.
Machine vision is transforming with advances in AI, deep learning, and 3D imaging, boosting inspection and accessibility. Tasks once needing expert programming are now handled by AI-powered systems.
Infinitesima announced that SK hynix, a full stack artificial intelligence (AI) memory provider, has adopted the Metron®3D 300mm in-line wafer metrology system and released it for use in volume production.