Recently, I walked through the premier U.S. exposition featuring world class manufacturers of measuring systems in Chicago and modular fixturing is now even more popular than ever. I guess the concept is now a proven “missing link” and wrestling with parts and work holding challenges are nearly a thing of the past.

There are a variety of ways to perform automated, high precision measurement, each with its own strengths. Contact measurement is more effective for measuring specific features—holes for example—to ensure that they are where they belong and of the correct shape and size. 

Composite components are used extensively in the design of new generation aircraft. During manufacturing, the aircraft’s structural components must be inspected with ultrasonic technology to ensure their integrity.

The use of computed tomography (CT scanning) for dimensional inspection is rapidly expanding as companies discover how this technology is the best solution for a wide range of dimensional inspection, flaw detection, and assembly verification applications. 

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence announced today it has released its new HP-S-X1 series of compact probes for 3D coordinate measuring machine (CMM) tactile scanning. 

 Microscan Systems purchased the trade and assets of Label Vision Systems. 

With so many metrology and quality inspection methods to choose from which technology will do what job is often a mystery for manufacturers - small and large.

The distinction between touch-trigger (single point) measurement and contact scanning is well known.

Automated Precision Inc. announced the newest generation of its I-360 suite of handheld probing and scanning accessories to the Radian Laser Tracker.

JG&A Metrology Center is a global leader for Industrial Computed Tomography Scanning Services.