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Items Tagged with 'optical metrology'

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Edge Break Analysis for 3D Optical Metrology

Handheld 3D metrology that uses edge break analysis software can bring precise edge break measurements to the shop floor.
Kramer Lindell
August 3, 2020
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Machined parts commonly have sharp edges and corners that are “broken” for a variety of reasons in a process called edge break.


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How to Reach Unrivaled Precision in Distance and Thickness Measurements with Confocal Sensors

April 8, 2019
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Confocal sensors are increasingly used for fast distance and thickness measurements. Different sensor and controller models open versatile fields of application, e.g. in the semiconductor industry, glass industry, medical engineering and plastics production. 


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Optical Shaft Metrology: A New Generation of Measuring Systems Provides Cutting-Edge Precision, Accuracy

Jenoptik
December 1, 2018
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You may be unfamiliar with the term “optical shaft metrology.” But you’ve no doubt experienced the advantages of this technology. Traveling by car or airplane, for example. In fact, it might surprise you to learn that anytime you’ve used a machine with an electric motor, a turbo charger, fuel injection, precision bearings, transaxles or spindles, chances are good you’ve benefited from optical shaft metrology.


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Getting Inspection Right the First Time

How to decide whether to contract measurement services when 100% inspection is required.
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Edward McMenamin
March 29, 2018
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Deciding whether to perform inspections in-house or to hire contract service providers is not solely a question of upfront investment versus long-term need. For some suppliers, a third-party contract service can also provide assurance that parts have been inspected and approved by an unbiased party.


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Optical Metrology Sees More

No other measuring method is capable of evaluating so many data points as quickly and as precisely as optical systems can.
Chris Vroman
May 1, 2017
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The current trends in manufacturing can be summed up pretty much as they always have been: more for less. In other words, manufacturers always want to be able to do more with less.


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The Inside Story on Industrial CT Scanning

Why laser scanning, CMMs and optical metrology don’t measure up.
Visent Avxhi
April 1, 2016
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Precisely measuring and validating parts made from low-density materials such as plastic can be tricky and time-consuming. For example, silicone parts readily bend and flex, leading to inaccuracies. Fixturing, the traditional solution to immobilize and align parts for measurement, is a lengthy process involving engineering, construction and validation of the custom fixture. 


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AICON 3D Systems Celebrates 25 Years

July 17, 2015
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 Optical, camera-based 3D metrology has become a standard in many industrial areas.  


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Optical Metrology Solutions: The Future of Metrology

Aravind Govindan
July 6, 2015
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Trend shows shift from traditional CMMs towards Optical Metrology Solutions.


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Opportunities and Challenges of Optical Metrology in Manufacturing

The latest technological advances open new opportunities with the right approach and the right equipment.
Eric Ramsden
January 1, 2015
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Optical metrology is a crucial tool used in industrial automation to increase productivity and quality levels via 100% inspection rates.


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Olympus Hosts Tech Day at Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History

December 8, 2014
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Event will feature industry expert and new products.


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