Content by Shaun Wissner
The Power of Connectivity in SoftwareEnabling industrial manufacturers to harness the untapped potential of data
Wed, 07/26/2017 - 12:01
Sponsored Content Connectivity has changed the world we live in. While today it is a trend, the true potential of connectivity lies in the future. As manufacturers begin to investigate how they can integrate this developing technology, they rely on…
Data CollectionHand gauge or CMM. Which do you use?
Wed, 09/18/2013 - 12:39
Last month, we started talking about data with the focus mainly on data management (aka data analysis) and only referencing data collection for a bit of context. Now I want to turn to data collection. Data collection is mostly about uncertainty (in…
Data ManagementDo you really need all that information?
Tue, 08/06/2013 - 11:35
In the world of metrology, there has been a longstanding confusion regarding data management vs. data collection. According to the Data Management Association (DAMA), “data management is the development, execution, and supervision of plans,…
Metrology: Point by PointHints and guidelines from a traveling tech support guy
Tue, 07/09/2013 - 12:28
In the small world of 3D metrology, we all have heard the same questions in various contexts countered with some wildly different answers. This new column will explore these frequently asked questions, and address what is and what is not proper 3D…
An Operator’s Guide to CMM Probe AccuracyUse this three-step procedure to diagnose measurement issues
Fri, 01/13/2012 - 11:45
A Quality Digest reader wrote in asking for techniques to evaluate touch-trigger probes for accuracy. Specifically, he asked how someone can evaluate touch probes and magnetic modules for wear, or to determine if they have been damaged as the result…