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(ORNL: Oak Ridge, TN) -- Using neutrons to see the additive manufacturing process at the atomic level, scientists have shown that they can measure strain in a material as it evolves and track how atoms move in response to stress.
“The automotive, aerospace, clean energy, and tool-and-die…
(ABB: Zurich) -- ABB has successfully completed testing of an industry-first automated robot charging technology for underground mines in partnership with mine operators Boliden and LKAB. The goal is to make mines safer by automating one of few manual processes left in mining: charging the blasting…
(University of North Carolina: Charlotte, NC) -- After the death of Bailey Squier, co-founder of the Digital Metrology Standards Consortium (DMSC), its board of directors contemplated ways to ensure his accomplishments and legacy aren’t forgotten. As a symbol of gratitude and admiration for Squier’…
(Marposs: Auburn Hills, MI) -- Marposs, a global leader in measurement, inspection, and test technologies, has announced its “Marposs Care” after-sales service. The service agreements for Marposs Care focus on preventive maintenance, calibration, customer training, and process improvement, and the…
(DFRobot: Shanghai) -- DFRobot, a global leader in open-source hardware and advanced sensor technology, played a critical role in enhancing underwater data collection for the SAGA Underwater Habitat (UHAB). Developed by SAGA Space Architects, pioneers in human-centric space environments, the UHAB…
(Creaform: Levis, Quebec, Canada) -- Creaform, a business unit of AMETEK and a leader in automated and portable 3D measurement solutions, announced the latest addition to its flagship HandySCAN 3DTM lineup, the MAX series.
The handheld MAX series line of industrial 3D scanners, designed and…
(Hamar: Danbury, CT) -- Hamar Laser Instruments Inc., a world leader in laser alignment and calibration systems, has released its L-703SP Surface Plate Calibration System. The L-703SP is a compact geometry laser-based calibration system that is highly repeatable and offers extremely high resolution…
(Siemens: Plano, TX) -- Siemens Digital Industries Software is bringing AI-assisted design and greater cloud-based collaboration to its Solid Edge 2024 software, product design, and engineering software for the mainstream and part of the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio of industry software. Available…
(Bernard: Palatine, IL) -- As further evidence of the ongoing (at light speed) development in part production across all industries, four of Bernard & Co.’s clients have married machining with metrology. Essentially, the measurement of a machined or additive part is being done in the cutting…
(Bowman: Schaumburg, IL) -- Quality departments and contract shops that test many different plated parts need an XRF analyzer with an expansive measurement area, selectable spot sizes, and high levels of precision and speed.
Bowman’s K Series benchtop XRF meets all of these requirements. It has a…
(Mahr: Providence, RI) Mahr Inc., a leading provider of dimensional metrology solutions, has introduced its new MarSurf M 410 portable surface measurement instrument. The MarSurf M 410 uses a skidless probe system designed for both laboratory and production environments that makes recording and…
(HEIDENHAIN: Schaumburg, IL) – HEIDENHAIN announces its participation at the SOUTHTEC trade show, scheduled from Oct. 24–26, 2023, at the Greenville Convention Center in Greenville, South Carolina.
SOUTHTEC is recognized as the single best source to discover the next evolution of the manufacturing…
(IDS: Obersulm, Germany) -- With the rolling shutter sensor onsemi AR2020, IDS Imaging Development Systems adds the technical successor of the onsemi AR1820 to its portfolio—making the company the first manufacturer in the industrial camera market to do so.
With 20 MP, the sensor provides an…
(Brunson: Kansas City, MO) -- Breast cancer caused 685,000 deaths worldwide in 2020. In the United States, 2023 is likely to see approximately 300,000 new cases, and estimates indicate 44,000 women will die from breast cancer in the U.S. this year. In half the cases globally, women diagnosed with…
(Siemens Digital Industries: Plano, TX) -- Siemens is offering new features in hardware and firmware for its SINAMICS S120 drive system. Operation is much easier in firmware v. 5.2 through the integration of a web server. The web server has a new, responsive design and functions via standard web…
(KECO: Houston) -- KECO offers the CS Hound Two-in-One Analyzer for measuring hydrogen sulfide (H2S) and carbon dioxide (CO2) as part of quality and process control in chemical plants, gas processing facilities, and landfill/waste treatment operations.
H2S and CO2 occur naturally in natural gas…
(IDS: Obersulm, Germany) -- With Ensenso C, IDS presents a stereovision camera that not only generates 3D point clouds but also delivers 2D images in color (RGB), thanks to an additionally integrated image sensor. This enables realistic 3D images and supports subsequent processes—for example, when…
(Mettler Toledo: Columbus, OH) -- Mettler Toledo Product Inspection Group will showcase a wide range of its world-class inspection systems at Process Expo, in McCormick Place, Chicago, Oct. 23–25, 2023.
The new X12 X-ray inspection system will be on exhibit in the company’s booth (No. 2012)…
(AIMS Metrology: Dayton, OH) -- AIMS Metrology has partnered with OGP, a division of QVI. The five-axis coordinate measuring machine OEM is a single-source provider that builds and assembles its machines in the U.S. The affiliation with OGP allows AIMS to provide multisensor measurement with…
(Titan: Buffalo, NY) -- Titan Tool Supply, a global provider of optical instrumentation and precision microfinishing tools, has launched the Model FX-3, a high-quality, industrial grade wide-field stereo microscope designed to facilitate various manufacturing and quality assurance remote visual-…
(ANCA: Melbourne, Australia) -- The accuracy and quality of ANCA’s FX7 ULTRA takes small-tool manufacturing to new heights.
“The FX7 ULTRA introduces cutting-edge technologies that revolutionize precision grinding for small tools down to 0.1 mm diameter. If you produce tools such as ballnose,…
(Marposs: Auburn Hills, MI) -- Marposs Inc., a leader in measurement, testing, and inspection equipment, is announcing the latest addition to its highly successful line of Industry 4.0 metrology solutions, the STIL Micromeasure 2 3D measuring system.
The Micromeasure 2 high-performance 3D…
(NIST: Gaithersburg, MD) -- Opening new possibilities for quantum sensors, atomic clocks, and tests of fundamental physics, JILA researchers have developed new ways of “entangling” or interlinking the properties of large numbers of particles. In the process, they also devised ways to measure large…
(iotaSciences: Oxford, England) -- The Oxford-based leader in the rapidly growing field of single-cell handling solutions, iotaSciences, is releasing the first encouraging data for the use of its recently launched single-cell picking instrumentation, isoPick, based on the company’s proprietary…
(Monport Laser: Seattle) -- Monport Laser, a leading provider of laser engraving solutions, has launched new medium laser engravers. Designed to meet the growing demand for high-quality engraving in various industries, these machines offer precision, versatility, and user-friendliness for…