The purpose of this article is not to review all techniques, but to discuss particularly the application of hardness testing to coatings, typical techniques used, best practices and special considerations to ensure accurate and repeatable results.

Robots are being added in locations that add value so companies can use human employees in higher value areas and tasks still beyond the scope of machines.

It is beneficial to look to the experience of industry experts who have already taken many steps to provide a combination of AI and computer vision solutions.

There are four common reasons why manufacturers should use smart vision acceleration.

Unlike standard vision industrial cameras, AI or inference cameras belong to the device class of “embedded vision systems.” This presents manufacturers with completely new challenges.

The 2022 Quality State of the Profession looks at issues affecting manufacturers today. This year continues to be an unusual one.

PCMMs automated with the proper inspection software deliver user-prompted, repeatable inspection plans that can be quickly and easily set up and executed using virtually any 3D measurement technology across the manufacturing enterprise. 

In addition to measuring the distance between a sensor and its target to determine object positions and displacements, confocal chromatic sensors are capable of measuring the thickness of transparent materials.

Force testing systems have a variety of applications in the medical field, where products often require testing in multiple facets of their design.

In a technically focused organization like the American Society for Quality (ASQ), participating as a woman can be daunting at the start. While the demographics of the organization have shifted over time, many more technical roles have been seen as being “for men.”