Story links for Nov. 8, 2019
Manufacturers' wish list
The PrecisionPath Consortium looks at future metrology needs for today's increasingly complex manufacturing industry.
Based on data analysis and an industry survey, "Technology Roadmap for Large Scale Manufacturing" outlines trends that cut across multiple 3D measurement technology families.
Story links for Oct. 25, 2019
The right way to create custom inspection fixtures
Increased manufacturing complexity has been driving the need for robust, accurate fixtures. We talk to Victor Rinaldi at Phillips Precision about the rise in custom fixturing and why companies are turning to third parties, such as Phillips, to design complex fixturing solutions. What's involved?
Watch previous Tech Corner of Inspection Arsenal modular fixturing system.
Story links for Oct. 18, 2019
How to deal with disruptive employees
The disruptor. The grump. Debbie Downer. Cranky Charlie. Every company has had employees that are hard to deal with. Lisa Ryan, Chief Appreciation Strategist with Grategy tells us how to deal with them.
Download her book "Manufacturing Engagement: 98 Proven Strategies to Keep Your Top Talent from Becoming Someone Else's"
If you could make your CMM’s perform like your CNC’s, why would you inspect any other way? Watch the short video to see how! Inspect faster than ever before with modular and universal, quick-swap Inspection Arsenal® fixturing. Standard product can be at your door tomorrow, OR for more complex setups rely on Phillips Precision’s fixture experts to design the perfect solution. The Future is Modular – Don’t Be Left Behind!
Story links for Oct. 11, 2019
Join us for a look at Brunson Instrument's amazing 220,000 square feet cave where they design and manufacture their state-of-the-art metrology equipment.
Story links for Oct. 4, 2019
Tech Corner: Lasertec Optelics Hybrid Confocal Microscope
Laser and white-light confocal in one body
We take a closer look at the Lasertec Optelics Hybrid Confocal Microscope, which features high resolution, wide FOV, nano-scale measurement, and wavelength selection.
Story links for Sept. 27, 2019
Changing the face of engineering
Michelle Edwards, chair of the Women in Metrology committee for the Coordinate Metrology Society, talks about women in engineering, and the importance of diversity.
Story links for Sept. 25, 2019
Chad Kymal, CTO of Omnex Inc., talks about how technological developments are causing changes to auto standards, methodologies, and the QMS.
Article: "Considerations of Functional Safety, Automotive SPICE, and Cybersecurity in Automotive New-Product Development"
Webinar: "Safety Products, and Electric (EV) & Autonomous (AV) Vehicle Standards"
Story links for Sept. 20, 2019
This is not your father's SEM
This week on Tech Corner we look at the JEOL NeoScope (JCM-7000) scanning electron microscope from Nikon Metrology. Auto functions, stage automation, and software enable easy sample imaging and elemental analysis.
The new RS6 Laser Scanner for the Absolute Arm makes 3D laser scanning better and easier than ever. Built on innovative SHINE technology that allow it to measure almost any surface using its default exposure settings, the RS6 makes the collection of high-quality data both fast and simple. It’s still laser scanning, but better.
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