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Using a KUKA robot

Turnkey Machine Vision Integration Success

Let’s take a look at how you can succeed every time.
Scott Holbert
July 1, 2017

A complex manufacturing world is requiring increasingly intricate solutions to address both quality and economic concerns.


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The magnitude of the image pixel blur

LED Lighting Tackles High-Speed Imaging Challenges

Understanding the proper choice of lighting is critical when vision systems must operate at high-speed.  
Matt Pinter
July 1, 2017

With the introduction of CMOS-based image sensors, camera manufacturers have introduced products with ever increasing frame rates.


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Zeiss Metrotom

Metrotomography Brings New Precision to CT

While CT may have been niche technology in the past, today it is helping manufacturers all over the world solve difficult R&D, quality and production problems.
Raghuram Bhogaraju Kevin Legacy
July 1, 2017

Modern manufacturing demands more precision than ever in both individual parts and assemblies.


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Vanta Olympus XRF Analyzers

Handheld XRF Analyzers are Fast, Accurate, and Indispensable

Ted Shields, portable products manager at Olympus, and Jiyan Gu, product manager of handheld XRF at Bruker, detail the various advances in X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) technology.
Leah Pickett
July 1, 2017

It’s an exciting time to work in nondestructive testing (NDT) for aerospace, particularly now that significant strides in NDT techniques have transformed how the industry approaches aircraft maintainability and safety.


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Baumer MAGRES Magnetic Absolute Encoders

Baumer MAGRES Magnetic Absolute Encoders

July 1, 2017

Whether in industrial environments or in rough outdoor use – increases in efficiency, reliability and durability are key. Therefore, components like encoders must meet many different requirements and ensure maximum resistance while being efficient as well as economic. 


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Closing the Digital Loop – Engineering to Manufacturing

Closing the Digital Loop – Engineering to Manufacturing

Today’s CAD models and quality standards bring modern manufacturing much closer to better communication.
Ray Stahl Mark Thomas
July 1, 2017

Referees at sporting events can fuel elation or outrage with their calls when it comes to a favorite team, but in truth, these people are needed to provide an impartial interpretation of the rules of the game.


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The State of the Profession is Strong
17th Annual State of the Profession Survey

The State of the Profession is Strong

Quality professionals remain satisfied with their work, according to our 17th Annual State of the Profession Survey.
Michelle Bangert
Michelle Bangert
July 1, 2017

If you’re curious about what your colleagues are doing, now’s your chance to find out. How does your position compare to others in the industry? What do your peers think of their work? And exactly how much are they making?


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Figure 1. Figures from SPC IV Excel by Quality America. Used by permission

Gage R&R

Time to improve your process capability?
Paul Keller
July 1, 2017

Spending too much (time or money) on part disposition? Start with an analysis of your measurement system. Even a marginal measurement system could contribute up to 30% of the variation seen in your control chart.


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Figure 1: Measurement System Quality (ICC) vs. Attenuation.

The Cost of a Poor Measurement System

Convince people of the value of measurement system analysis.
William D. Kappele
July 1, 2017

Quality professionals know the value of good measurement systems. They know that without trustworthy, high quality data you cannot make good business decisions. Unfortunately, most business people and many engineers don’t understand this value.


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Figure 1- NAVMAT Profile

Repetitive Shock or Electro-Dynamic: Which Vibration System Will Meet Your Needs?

ED and RS systems generate vibration through very different mechanisms, resulting in different fatigue characteristics.
Neill Doertenbach
July 1, 2017

The classic ElectroDynamic (ED) vibration system has been used for many years to accelerate vibration fatigue in Accelerated Life Testing (ALT). 


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