When RYE explored ways to improve the accuracy, integrity and throughput of its precision measurement data, the decision to deploy DataSure® 4.0, the industry’s latest data acquisition solution developed by The L.S. Starrett Co. of Athol, MA, boiled down to — you guessed it – seconds.

One of the segments likely to face the greatest challenges in 2022 are automotive plastics manufacturers who will continue to face shortages of the raw materials, composites and resins required for both interior and exterior vehicle parts. 

There are four common reasons why manufacturers should use smart vision acceleration.

The 2022 Quality State of the Profession looks at issues affecting manufacturers today. This year continues to be an unusual one.

Total quality management is a way to describe a business environment where employees constantly improve their performance and are committed to maintaining high standards.

3D scanners are quick, accurate and record mass amounts of geometry, making them less laborious and more flexible than basic metrology tools.

Machine vision for quality assurance (QA) has allowed manufacturers to overcome the limitation of human inspection in terms of cost and reliability. However, machine vision projects can be extremely complex and not suited to the technical and financial resources of most businesses.

Many company owners or managers are frequently asked by staff to consider bringing gage and instrument calibration in-house.

ZEISS COMET is an ultra-compact 3D sensor that offers incredible flexibility while providing fast and accurate measurements. Add in compatibility with ZEISS CALYPSO metrology software and ZEISS PiWeb data management software, and COMET provides a comprehensive solution that fits seamlessly into any quality system and improves root cause analysis (RCA) capabilities.

CMMs are vital measurement systems for many quality departments. Of the many active components of these systems, the software used to control and record the measurement of parts is critical to getting the most complete performance out of your machine. It is important to be diligent in your search for the software package that will best fit your needs.