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There are many root causes of defects, mistakes, errors, and variation. One sometimes overlooked is measurement.

Accurate quality assessment is crucial for manufacturers aiming to deliver products that meet or exceed customer expectations. However, ensuring precise measurements within a manufacturing process can be challenging.

Keyence has launched a new measurement system, the LM-X Series.

We are pleased to announce the release of three new add-on modules to improve your ability to visualize, analyze, and harness the power of your data. Minitab’s new modules will help companies make key decisions and improve analytical capability, backed by the power of Minitab Statistical Software. 

Xiris Automation Inc. announced that Polytec GmbH of Waldbronn, Germany has been appointed an official distributor of Xiris Weld Inspection Systems for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

All the buzz these days is about laser micrometers and vision systems. If you visit a tradeshow or get any online advertisement, many companies are promoting these measuring methods.

In this article we outline the procedure for quantifying device repeatability of a 3D 15μm stereo imaging camera.

Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division announced the availability of the latest version of the Global S HTA (high throughput and accuracy) solution for the aerospace industry, which brings major enhancements to Hexagon’s high-speed, non-contact compressor blade measurement system.

Simply put, product quality is always on the mind of a production manager. But what exactly characterizes a quality product? Is it when CMM inspection data reads good versus bad?