As surface finish measurement increasingly moves to the point of manufacture, adding automation to the process helps maximize productivity and increases quality and machining efficiency.

The L.S. Starrett Company has introduced a new line of full-featured Electronic Digital Indicators, an enhanced version of its 2900 series.

A look into some of the latest trends in machine vision, in terms of both technologies and applications.

Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, announced the new Extech 42280A, a temperature and humidity datalogger that provides the extended data collection and export capabilities needed to ensure laboratories, cleanrooms, hospitals, and other indoor working facilities maintain stable environments for worker comfort and safety.

The phenomenal rise of collaborative automation systems over the past decade or so has seen collaborative technologies deployed on a growing number of quality control applications. Collaborative automation enables companies of all sizes to improve throughput and reduce cycle times on inspection tasks.

Designed specifically for these challenges, the IPLEX™ G Lite-W videoscope combines portability with powerful imaging features packed into a small, ergonomic form factor.

Designed for PV professionals who provide installation, commissioning, and maintenance services for systems that operate up to 1000 V DC, the SMFT-1000 provides a complete PV testing solution that conforms to the IEC 62446-1 standard.

Manufacturers are now embracing the move to the digitization of their production processes. Many initial project goals are very narrowly focused around removing manpower, manual errors, and running 24/7 to improve total output. These are all worthy goals for sure. Yet, this approach leaves many facets in their overall process often overlooked. There are critical questions that must be asked.

According to experts, the benefits of today’s quality standards are not well known. Take ISO 9001, ISO 14000, and ISO 17021. These standards reinforce quality in any management system, says Steven Wilson, ASQE chair elect.

Here are six trends that the most efficient labs are adopting in order to achieve a competitive edge.