Bowman has debuted an important addition to their suite of benchtop XRF plating measurement systems.

“Never before have mechanics and manufacturers, and in general has the world of industry, made use of gages and gaging systems as it is doing now..."

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.

There’s no question about this column. I accept the blame for what appears in this monthly effort for better or worse. This column is all about the standards I often refer to in my rants. I frequently encounter folks who question the information these standards contain and sometimes the question is valid but there are ways to challenge or change technical details within them.