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In many industries, manual inspection is replaced by machine vision inspection technology for its higher speed and greater accuracy which improves product quality and reduces production costs.

Like all computer technology, the speed, power and affordability of image analysis software for automated vision systems has improved exponentially since its advent in the 1970s, when the first algorithms simply counted pixels.

Mark-10 introduces their all-new Model WT3-201M automatic wire crimp pull tester, designed to measure the pull-off forces of wire and tube terminations up to 200 lbF (1 kN).

Some years ago I wrote about the ‘digital disease’ and how too many people actually believed digital displays with millionths of an inch resolution when the device they were part of could not deliver results worthy of the last few digits.

Why talk about calibration system implementation? Isn’t it enough to focus on comparing equipment and software feature lists?

ZEISS plans to aqcuire a majority interest in Steinbichler Optotechnik GmbH.

The business is a leader in continuous vision inspection systems.

Ken Horvath joined Laboratory Testing Inc. as metrology manager.

Like any other commercial enterprise, calibration laboratories cannot be all things to all people.

It is hard to overestimate the importance of quality and reliability in the area of medical devices since the lives and well-being of individuals are at stake and the industry is so tightly regulated.