Collecting measurement and test data in manufacturing is vital for enhancing productivity and cutting costs. However, if key practices are not followed, resources can be wasted. To maximize the value of quality data, three essential actions must be taken.
Companies face a pivotal decision when choosing a machine vision system: develop in-house or partner with a system integrator. Balancing control and expertise against potential challenges is essential, and key factors like expertise, time, budget, and complexity must be evaluated.
In the plastics industry, maintaining consistent color quality is challenging due to variations in raw materials and processing. Digital color management can enhance accuracy and communication, helping to reduce waste and errors.
PWO SEE d.o.o., a manufacturing company in Kragujevac, Serbia, faced significant challenges with their coordinate measuring machine (CMM), risking quality control and operational efficiency.
New advancements in vision-guided robotics are enabling auto industry players to eliminate a lingering friction point in an otherwise highly automated, highly efficient process.
Automakers are embracing automated bin-picking to overcome manufacturing challenges, leveraging cutting-edge vision-guided robotics to boost efficiency in their processes.
By leveraging AI tools, manufacturers can achieve the critical balance between efficiency and the aerospace industry’s strict regulatory and safety standards.
The aerospace industry faces a challenging task in balancing cost reduction with stringent quality standards. The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) offers transformative solutions in manufacturing and metrology, enabling manufacturers to optimize production processes while ensuring compliance with safety regulations and maintaining high-quality outputs.
As the new year begins, AI, 3D scanning, and 3D printing are transforming manufacturing by enhancing efficiencies. As teams kick off Q1 projects, it's essential to consider how these trends will influence growth and open new market opportunities.
A recent MIT Technology Review survey revealed that 64% of manufacturers are exploring AI to enhance product quality. With rising consumer demands and regulatory challenges, improving efficiency in quality control is crucial. Traditional inspection methods struggle with human error and scalability, limiting effective defect detection.
TerraFixing is at the forefront of addressing climate change with its innovative and affordable Direct Air Carbon Capture (DAC) technology. This unique solution efficiently captures CO2 from the atmosphere, even in colder climates, helping to achieve global net-zero targets by reducing current emissions and addressing historical carbon footprints.
Dr. Ben Tomic is our 2025 Quality Professional of the Year. With nineteen competencies on his CV and 50 skills on LinkedIn, he is a valuable asset as a certified quality engineer (CQE) or AS9100 lead auditor. He also highlights the importance of emotional intelligence in his work.