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Building a Calibration Procedure for Calipers
George Schuetz
Digital calipers are one of the most common hand tools used on the shop floor. In a manufacturing plant, under a quality control system, these tools must be checked and calibrated regularly. Past articles have discussed the pros and cons of doing gauge calibrations internally or by an external…
Custom Models From 3D Scans on Any Budget
David Mihal
Quality Digest was recently fortunate enough to get more information on Geomagic Design X for reverse engineering from David Mihal, global commercial director of the Geomagic software product line within Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division. The newly available software converts data from…
Palladium Filters Could Help Generate Cheaper, More Efficient Hydrogen Fuel
Jennifer Chu
Palladium is a key to jumpstarting a hydrogen-based energy economy. The silvery metal acts as a natural gatekeeper against every gas except hydrogen, which it readily allows through. For its exceptional selectivity, palladium is considered one of the most effective materials for filtering gas…
Analyzing Layer-by-Layer Additive Manufacturing
Silke von Gemmingen
Powder bed-based laser melting of metals (PBF-LB/M) is a key technology in additive manufacturing that makes it possible to produce highly complex and high-performance metal components with customized material and functional properties. Used in numerous industries from aerospace and medical…
How Single-Controller Solutions Enhance Manufacturing Quality
Dennis Wylie
You’ve probably had the experience of visiting a contemporary factory floor and being amazed by all the incredible robots, sensors, and machines working like a finely choreographed dance. It’s quite remarkable—until there’s a malfunction. And that’s something which has frustrated quality engineers…
Visualizing Better Papermaking Efficiency and Control
FLIR
Recent developments in thermal signature analytics have expanded the applications of thermal cameras beyond routine troubleshooting; they now contribute to paper machine control, energy usage benchmarking, wet streak detection, and the identification and prediction of certain classes of sheet…
Portable Manual Metrology in an Increasingly Automated World
Anthony Vianna
There’s a lot of talk about automation these days, not just in manufacturing circles but also the news in general. As the demands of modern manufacturing grow more complex, and manufacturing industries continue their digital transformation—with automation playing an ever-expanding role—where does…
Exascale Simulations Underpin Quake-Resistant Infrastructure Design
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Simulations still can’t predict precisely when an earthquake will happen. Still, with the incredible processing power of modern exascale supercomputers, they can now predict how they will happen and how much damage they will likely cause.  Imagine a colossal earthquake strikes the California coast…
Laser Focused
NIST
  Even if you’ve never heard of “light caustics,” you’ve probably seen them. They’re the ethereal patterns of light that coat the bottoms of swimming pools and break up the shadows of glass. Anywhere light is bent or reflected by a curved surface, caustics can appear. This trick of the light is…
Tiny Fans on the Feet of Water Bugs Could Lead to Energy Efficient Mini Robots
Enterprise Innovation Institute at Georgia Tech
A new study explains how tiny water bugs use fan-like propellers to zip across streams at speeds up to 120 body lengths per second. The researchers then created a similar fan structure and used it to propel and maneuver an insect-sized robot. “Scientists thought the bugs used their muscles to…
New Research Could Lead to Greener, Faster Metal Production
Brookhaven National Laboratory
Most metals found in nature are actually in their oxide forms. To extract those metals to use in critical applications—ranging from infrastructure such as bridges and buildings to advanced technologies like airplanes, semiconductors, or even quantum materials—those oxides must be reduced with gases…
The Recalibration Secret
Donald J. Wheeler
Everybody wants to have good measurements. To this end, many recommend a regular schedule of recalibration. While this sounds reasonable, it can actually degrade the quality of the measurements. The key to getting the most out of a measurement process is to know when to recalibrate and when to…
Tips on Adopting 3D Scanning and Automation
Creaform
C hallenges abound for today’s manufacturers. Labor shortages and rising labor costs require innovative solutions to maintain productivity with fewer staff. Inflation continues to exert pressure on raw material costs, squeezing margins. Manufacturers are also racing against tight production…
Wearable, Implantable, and Ingestible Medical Devices
Kamran Sayrafian
A few years ago, I heard on the news that many people were being hospitalized with a condition of excess fluid in the lungs, called pulmonary edema. It’s common in elderly patients. Pulmonary edema is dangerous and can lead to breathing difficulties and lung failure. Because it has the potential to…
Karbonius Composites Masters 3D Scanning
Creaform
Karbonius Composites specializes in manufacturing precision molds and composite components across various sectors, including automotive restoration and high-performance customization. Founded in 2008 and based in La Coruña, Spain, the company’s production capabilities cover every step needed to…
University of Perugia Validates New Dental 3D-Printing Materials
Paul Hanaphy
The dental industry is seeing a surge in 3D printing, with the technology enabling a growing number of dentists to rapidly create custom implants in clinics around the world. When it comes to customizing implants like dental crowns, bridges, guides, and aligners, 3D printing is faster, more…
Theory-Guided Strategy Expands Scope of Measurable Quantum Interactions
Adam Zewe
A new theory-guided framework could help scientists probe the properties of new semiconductors for next-generation microelectronic devices or discover materials that boost the performance of quantum computers. Research to develop new or better materials typically involves investigating properties…
3D Scanning Mastery on the Racetrack
Creaform
Based in Tampa, Florida, Starr Creations, a powerhouse in fiberglass design and fabrication, is known for turning ambitious automotive visions into reality. Jesse Starr, creative director and 3D designer, founded the company with a passion for racing and innovation. Starr Creations has been the…
Improving Accuracy and Efficiency in NDT Nuclear Inspections With 3D Scanning
Creaform
Since its founding in 1974, Intercontrôle has been a leader in France’s nuclear energy sector, ensuring the safety of reactor components through automated nondestructive testing (NDT). As part of the Framatome group, the company develops its own inspection equipment, oversees logistics and…
NIST Consortium and Draft Guidelines Aim to Improve Security in Software Development
NIST
To support the creation of software that is secure against cyber-breaches and free of malicious code, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is working with industry partners through a consortium focused on improving software security.  The Software…
Micrometer-Precise Material Analysis
Silke von Gemmingen
Precise material analysis plays a central role in many industries, from the pharmaceutical and food industries to construction materials, biotechnology, and environmental sciences. Whether for quality assurance or for predicting material behavior, the precise characterization of particles is…
New NIST Reference Strengthens Quality Control for Biological Drugs
NIST
A rapidly growing category of drugs called protein-based biotherapeutics can be used to treat cancers and genetic and autoimmune disorders. These drugs, which usually take the form of large protein molecules, are manufactured by growing living cells that are genetically engineered to produce the…
How Bott Group Cut Days From Vehicle Fit-Outs With 3D Scanning
Creaform
The Bott Group designs vehicle and operating equipment as well as workplace systems. From its headquarters in Gaildorf, Germany, and two production sites in Bude, England, and Tárnazsadány, Hungary, Bott Group designs and manufactures work environments for mobile and stationary manual work…
Measure Twice, Cut Once
Sam Schaffter
My grandfather was a carpenter, so growing up I often heard the adage, “Be sure to measure twice so you only have to cut once.” The saying is also attributed to tailors—you have to make sure your measurements are correct before you cut the fabric. Little did I know that years later the saying…
CNC Machine Tool Calibration
Automated Precision Inc.
CNC machine tool calibration is essential for machining precision and process reliability. Even a well-built CNC machine will gradually drift out of alignment due to everyday wear and environmental factors, leading to deviations in accuracy. Without regular calibration, these small errors can…

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